With Mortal Kombat 1 right around the corner, fans are excited to see fresh faces in the mix, including underused characters such as Li Mei. It helps freshen the series while honoring what came before. Admittedly, many loyalists to the 3D era are stoked, as the inclusion of these fighters and the likes of Ashrah and Darrius helps course-correct the lack of nuance of old.
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