I wouldn't go that far, Jason. The game's mechanics are better than most of the detractors will admit. I actually liked the game, but I stopped playing it online mainly for the massive hatemail I would get after 50% of the matches I played...WIN OR LOSE. Damn 12 year olds with no life need to get one fast.
sorry I kinda vented lol.
anyway, MK9 plays fine if you want a Street Fighter type game. but I love MK gameplay, not SF. and MK9 is more like SFs than original MKs. the whole stopping in the middle of play to show bones breaking and shit... lol give me a break. yeah it looks cool, but not in the middle of a match, please. I'm obviously frustrated because somehow these MK9 players get sponsored to fly to tournaments, and get interviewed about "having the best Jax" etc. I would love to have that option with MK2, and meet all the guys like
MIKECALDWELL that I've been playing for 2 years. MK2 doesn't get the recognition it deserves. yes it has some faults, it could use a re-tweaking to balance out the characters. but overall, nothing plays like it. somehow hold a $25,000 MK2 tournament, round up XiongBros, and then we'll see how my Kitana does vs that Jax. and lag free conditions!