Ghostface From 'Scream' Joins The Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Roster This Halloween

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Chad

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Oct 30, 2024

Ghostface enters the Mortal Kombat universe with a chilling yet stylish redesign. The iconic white mask remains, but it's now made of a durable, bone-like material, giving it a more menacing look. The black robe is upgraded with armored segments, providing both protection and a sleek, tactical appearance. The robe's edges are tattered, reminiscent of the Netherrealm's dark aesthetic. Ghostface's boots are reinforced with steel, and his gloves are fitted with retractable blades, adding a deadly twist to his classic look.

Special Moves

Scream Slash: Ghostface lunges forward with a swift, horizontal slash using his signature knife. This move can be executed by pressing forward, forward, light punch. It has a chance to cause bleeding damage over time, reflecting his relentless pursuit of victims.
Shadow Stalk: Utilizing the shadows, Ghostface becomes temporarily invisible, allowing him to reposition or set up surprise attacks. Activate this move by pressing down, back, medium kick. While invisible, Ghostface can still be hit, but his movements are harder to predict.
Phone Fright: Ghostface pulls out a phone and taunts his opponent with a chilling call. This move, executed by pressing back, forward, heavy punch, stuns the opponent momentarily, leaving them open for a follow-up attack.

Unique Abilities

Fear Factor: Ghostface can instill fear in his opponents, causing their controls to reverse for a short period. This ability is triggered when Ghostface successfully lands three consecutive hits without taking damage. It adds a psychological edge to his combat style, reflecting his mind games from the films.
Killer Instinct: When Ghostface's health drops below 30%, his attack speed and damage increase, mimicking the desperate and frenzied nature of a cornered killer. This passive ability encourages aggressive play when Ghostface is on the brink of defeat.

Backstory

In the Mortal Kombat universe, Ghostface is not just one individual but a manifestation of fear itself, drawn from the collective nightmares of Earthrealm's inhabitants. This entity takes the form of the infamous Ghostface, a persona that has haunted countless horror films. The sorcerer Shang Tsung, intrigued by the power of fear, summons Ghostface to the Mortal Kombat tournament, hoping to harness this fear to gain an advantage over his enemies. However, Ghostface has its own agenda, seeking to spread terror across realms and prove that even the bravest warriors can fall victim to fear.