Concept art for MK HD Kollection? Yes.

[Tim Static]

Back when i first brought to light this project, it was met with a lot of doubt and lots of naysayers. That was fine, but when the project was cancelled, I figured I'd never be able to really prove the fact this was a legit project, but via a link that was given to me on Facebook (if that person is a member here, please PM me ), i am able to show you some concept art and actual screens from the game. Take them for what its worth, some are not complete but NetherRealm did ask this guy to do some of the stuff your about to see.

So with that, here you go.

First off, the link to the blog: http://jwmontenegro.blogspot.com/2011/06/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection-ui-work.html

Mortal Kombat: Arcade Kollection was announced weeks ago which finally stirred me to put these up. Oh and also the fact that I played Mortal Kombat (9) over the weekend. Can we say 4player grind-house fight splatter?

In anycase, these are UI screens and elements I got to create while working with Other Ocean Interactive in association with NetherRealm Studios and WB. They are a great loss for me in the sense that none of the following screens (save for the Friendly Kombat screen) will be seen in the actual DLC game itself. The scope of our project was changed and thus the demand and need for the UI did as well. Regardless I am very proud of these and feel like the crucible of what I've learned, and what makes me the UI Artist I am today, is from the experience of working on this game and its UI.

Some of it was upres work but I did get to redesign new screens and some brand spanking new UI elements based off the feedback of NetherRealm,WB and some initial style mockups sent in pre-production.

Should be noted as well that John also did some concept art for the MK Arcade Kollection that is coming in September. here is one example, with a "new" concept for Outworld you should recognize (middle row, second from right): http://jwmontenegro.blogspot.com/2011/06/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection-ui-work.html

Just wish i could share what ive seen of that project

 

[ADR Napalm]

Looks incredible. Just wow. . .

I see they're changing up some visual aspects of certain things.

 

[Tim Static]

Looks incredible. Just wow. . .

I see they're changing up some visual aspects of certain things.

Yea in the HD Kollection, which will probably never ever be finished and released.

The MK Arcade Kollection is the 3 games, with a sheet of higher resolution on it, and comes out at the end of the summer (september-ish)

fyi

 

[STORMS]

"Well, this has all been one big tease!" Kramer

 

[BATTLEBEAR]

I want this soo much more than the regular Kollection now

 

[AC1984]

wow.....I'm speechless....that looks so awesome. Can we ask the guy for more footage and more info. Why its not gonna be released???

 

[MKF30]

Sweet! Can't wait to play some MK2 again!

 

[CrashLand]

So cruel... I'd almost rather not know about this

 

[Kwon]

VERY nice art!

Lovin' it!

 

[chessmaster]

Yea in the HD Kollection, which will probably never ever be finished and released.

The MK Arcade Kollection is the 3 games, with a sheet of higher resolution on it, and comes out at the end of the summer (september-ish)

fyi

so... by sheet of higher resolution do you mean hd? and if the hd kollection will never be finished or released, why are we talking about it?

 

[Juggs]

Well this thread is depressing :violin:

 

[mesk]

Look how bad ass the TYM screen is.....
Wow I so looking forward to this.I wonder why they canceled maybe the price?
According to this article it was going to be $39.99.Maybe they wanted to get out a cheaper version they think will net them more total sales?

I know I can not speak for everyone but I know for a fact my MK friends would have bought it,even @ $39.99 myself as well

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/mortal-kombat-hd-arcade-kollection-listed-by-gamestop/

 

[Tim Static]

I want this soo much more than the regular Kollection now

meh, leave the old games as they were. If anything remake MKT and make it what it should have been (and at least decent haha) but the reasons why we'll never see the "HD Remix" of these games is because the refilming of the characters, etc changed the game way too much. it was all technical issues.

 

[mesk]

I would love a MKT HD remake

 

[Juggs]

meh, leave the old games as they were. If anything remake MKT and make it what it should have been (and at least decent haha)

Remaking UMK3 or MKT would be nice. MKT would be the better choice though, since there's more characters and it's the most fun MK game.

but the reasons why we'll never see the "HD Remix" of these games is because the refilming of the characters, etc changed the game way too much. it was all technical issues.

In other words they're incompetent.

 

[VonBouncinSkull]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to get this!

 

[jamessmk]

Would have been hot.. Thanks was not aware of this

 

[NoDoubt]

I wuz just about 2 post this after seein the blog shown on trmk lol

The stages/menu's look so sick. Wish they could have at least kept those if not the sprites...I do have to say though that I hate how Kitana/actors look in those pics. Im assuming its not finalized but they kinda look like ordinary people playing dress-up. That fan shes holding is white cloth lol


Tim, so the Arcade Kollection bein released now will have higer resolution as in improved graphics? How much better will it look cuz based off the selection screen pictures, it appeared to be just arcade-perfect ports but if that wasnt finalized and there gonna improve it im real psyched

 

[MagicMan357]

This and MK9?

*head explodes*

 

[CRKFIEND]

Great! I just saved 15 bucks! No way in hell will I get MK classics after I see that WB shitcanned that! That could have been amazing on disc.

 

[aj1701]

So cruel... I'd almost rather not know about this

I'm glad I saw it, looks sweet... but ya, its really cold too.

 

[CrashLand]

In other words they're incompetent.

It really does seem like re-filming actors and making it line up to the old sprites and their hitboxes would be a total nightmare.

They should just make a new 2D game.

 

[Tim Static]

Tim, so the Arcade Kollection bein released now will have higer resolution as in improved graphics? How much better will it look cuz based off the selection screen pictures, it appeared to be just arcade-perfect ports but if that wasnt finalized and there gonna improve it im real psyched

yea the levels of HD will make them look better but dont expect it to just shimmer and sparkle lol

Great! I just saved 15 bucks! No way in hell will I get MK classics after I see that WB shitcanned that! That could have been amazing on disc.

it was canned because it would have ruined the games. consider it a gift they figured out this wouldnt work.

 

[Kwon]

I'd love to see a 2012 version of "Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero" with new Cutscenes.

Not saying the old cutscenes weren't funky!

 

[Rathalos]

I don't like having to be the only negative one, but honestly I do not like this at all.
Its too clean, kano looks like a really poor cosplayer. Everything just looks a bit off, I don't think I really like the idea of HD digitized actors, it looks to uncanny valley at that point.

Just the uprezzed HD collection is a beter idea in the end, even if they probably won't rebalance it and remove those awful kara jab glitches.