In an engaging interview at Gamescom, Ed Boon, co-founder of Mortal Kombat, shed light on how the upcoming game, Mortal Kombat 1, will distinguish between the iconic characters Omni-Man and Homelander. Addressing fans' concerns about potential similarities in combat styles, Boon emphasized that the development team at NetherRealm Studios is committed to creating unique experiences for each character.
Ed Boon Confirms Homelander and Omni-Man Will Play Differently
During the conversation with IGN, Boon detailed the approach to differentiating these two powerful figures. He explained that the creative freedom granted to the team allows them to explore various ideas, but they are careful to avoid overlapping abilities, particularly those reminiscent of Superman. Boon stated, "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 also highlighted how the team draws inspiration from the heroes' actions in their respective shows to craft distinct Fatalities. He assured fans that the main attacks of Homelander and Omni-Man will set them apart, countering assumptions that they might be similar. "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 added.
