During a Gamescom interview, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon explained how Mortal Kombat 1 will distinguish between Omni-Man and Homelander's gameplay styles, revealing NetherRealm Studios' intentional approach to crafting two unique fighters.
Ed Boon Confirms Distinct Playstyles for Homelander and Omni-Man
Speaking with IGN at Gamescom, Boon directly responded to player speculation about potential similarities between the two characters. The creative team is deliberately dividing their abilities to ensure players experience genuinely different combat mechanics when controlling either hero.
Boon emphasized that while the developers have creative liberty with these characters, they're consciously avoiding overlapping powers that might make them feel identical. "We have complete freedom with these characters, but we won't give both Homelander and Omni-Man identical abilities like heat vision," Boon clarified. "They'll each have their own signature moves."
The team drew inspiration from both characters' iconic moments in their respective series when designing their Fatalities. Boon reassured fans: "Their core fighting styles will clearly set them apart. We understand players' initial concerns about potential similarities, but we're actively working to defy those expectations with distinct move sets."
