In a recent interview at Gamescom, Ed Boon, co-founder of Mortal Kombat, shed light on how the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 will differentiate between the characters Omni-Man and Homelander. Boon's discussion with IGN focused on alleviating fans' concerns about the two characters potentially sharing similar combat styles, assuring that the developers at NetherRealm Studios are committed to creating distinct experiences for each hero.
Ed Boon Confirms Homelander and Omni-Man Will Play Differently
Boon emphasized the creative freedom the team has been given to innovate with these characters. He stressed that they are steering clear of replicating Superman-esque abilities across both characters. "Obviously, we could do anything with the characters, but I don’t think we’re going to have both Homelander and Omni-Man have heat vision or something like that," Boon explained. This approach ensures that players will feel like they are controlling two very different heroes.
Furthermore, Boon highlighted how the team has drawn inspiration from the actions of Omni-Man and Homelander in their respective shows to craft unique Fatalities. He acknowledged the assumptions some fans might have about the characters being too similar but reassured that their main attacks and overall playstyles will set them apart. "They’re definitely going to play differently. The main attacks are going to really differentiate them, but we’re definitely aware of the assumption that some people were making on, ‘Oh, they’re just going to be the same characters,'" Boon stated.
