Poll: Why all the hate for Sub-zero?...

[MasterSteef]

..So with the new MK game (which I love btw) out, there is something strange I noticed about the character Sub-zero. In a lot of the promotional material for the game, he is getting his ass kicked. Now this may be just coincidence, or maybe not. Maybe the MK team has a certain dislike for my favorite master of cold? Or maybe they are trying to get us to let go of him in favor of his new appearance as *SPOILERS* Cyber Sub-Zero *SPOILERS END*???

Here are a few of the examples that have me wondering...

1. In the MK story mode trailer, Sub-zero gets beaten bad and then has his head ripped off and put where his heart should be.

2. In both the European and the American Special Editions of the game, With the figurines that come with the game Sub-Zero is getting brutally impaled.

3. In the fatality tutorial in game, the cursor for the CPU is highlighting Sub-zero by default.

4. In most of the promotional trailers for the game, Sub-zero is mostly the one receiving the fatalities/beatings.

5. On the opening menu Sub-zero takes a vicious x-ray uppercut every time that you press start. And going into the various options from there zooms in and highlights the damage to poor Subby.

6. (this is probably the least important example) On the cover of the Standard edition of the game Scorpion's spear is over half-way to Sub-zero, while Subby is still summoning his own ice ball. There is no way he's going to get that ice ball out before he gets speared.

So what do you think fellow MK fans, am I just seeing things or is Sub-zero really getting the short end of the stick lately?

 

[MaaZeus]

Indeed. I doubt anyone hates Sub-Zero, I actually think he is amongst the most liked characters. Scorpion is just generally liked more, due to his bad-assery I think. "Get over here!" is just so iconic.

Also since Scorpion is the one who

Spoiler

killed the original Sub-Zero of MK1,

the pictures and scenes of Scorpion kicking Subbies arse kinda has a good vibe.


Personally though, I like Sub-Zero more than Scorpion. Noob Saibot is the best though.

 

[SovietSecrets]

He doesn't say GET OVER HERE in a manly voice and rapes you after.

 

[Bobic]

It's because the guy's such a douche. Seriously, he thinks he's so cool. Arrogant twonk.

 

[Azure-Supernova]

Cause he's a faker! Noob should be the face of MK!

 

[MaaZeus]

It's because the guy's such a douche. Seriously, he thinks he's so cool. Arrogant twonk.

Cool as ice!!!


Seriously speaking, how is he an arrogant douche? I havent thoroughly played mortal kombat games after MK4 so I may have seriously missed something...

 

[Soxafloppin]

Hmmm, well The Sub-Zero in this game doubles for both the Younger and the Elder. And Scorpion did Kill the Elder, so maybe its just replicating that?

Also Scorpion is the Poster child for MK, even look at Netherealm studios logo, hes in it. Since Sub-Zero is his rival it make sense for them to face off.

Personally I prefer Subby, but Scorpion is still cool

 

[ramboondiea]

because along with scorpion, hes probably the most recognised character, so in selling material they are far more likely to use a familiar face. you see scorpion in alot of the media, it just looks like sub-zero drew the short straw ha

 

[SonofaJohannes]

I suppose it's because Scorpion is more popular. Personally I actually like Sub-Zero better.

Because I think that ice is cool. http://instantrimshot.com/

 

[SageRuffin]

I thought everyone hated Liu Kang. Besides, since MK2 weren't he (Subbie) and Scorpion poster boys for MK?

 

[Ordinaryundone]

Honestly? Because MK1 Sub-Zero is a jerk and MK2 and later Sub-Zero is a loser. Seriously, he never actually accomplishes anything; just shows up and gets his butt kicked by whoever is the big bad guy around town that day. That said, he has cool powers and a nifty fighting style, so he's alright in my book.

 

[Saltyk]

Scorpion and Sub-Zero have always been the most popular characters. Scorpion is my favorite by far, but I can dig Sub-Zero. He's one cool cat.

I think this comment pretty much sums it up. Scorpion and Sub-Zero are two of the favorite Mortal Kombat characters. So obviously they both feature prominently in the trailers and such. Its just that Scorpion is a little more favorite.

 

[SageRuffin]

I thought everyone hated Liu Kang. Besides, since MK2 weren't he (Subbie) and Scorpion poster boys for MK?

Liu Kang was the main character originally. The first Mortal Kombat was an homage to Enter the Dragon, so Liu Kang is playing the role of Bruce Lee essentially. In the first game people were put off by his lame fatality, but this quickly changed when he got the infamous Dragon Bite fatality in the second game.

After John Tobias and Ed Boon parted ways. Scorpion and Sub-Zero were moved into more prominent roles as they were always the fan favorites and Scorpion is Ed Boon's favorite character.

Hmm... that might explain his (Scorpion) ending in Deception...

Aside: Hmm... now that I think about it, why was Subbie the only returning character to age - rather significantly I might add - when Deadly Alliance rolled around?

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

I like Sub-zero and he's my second favorite MK character right after Scorpion. I know for MK 1 and 2 he does nothing story wise and gets his ass handed to him every time.

I just like his fighting style and his powers are badass, especially in the new MK because I can now see him freeze someone's organs and destroy it!

 

[Tdc2182]

It's because the guy's such a douche. Seriously, he thinks he's so cool. Arrogant twonk.

I see wat u did thar.

OT: In terms of my favorite character, Sub Zero is higher on my list than Skorpion (or is it Scorpion?).

That ninja look that both of them rock with the blue and yellow vests are just so bad ass.

Which is why I hate the fact that every iteration of Reptile has him looking more and more like an actual lizard. I miss that damn green ninja suit.

 

[Leoofmoon]

As i did as a kid, the ice ball move was spamed with upercuts.

 

[teh_Canape]

idk, but I'm more of a Sub-Zero bro, along with Noob and Ermac

my least favorites being Rain, Smoke and Scorpion

but I'm guessing he's the favorite of many because Scorpion is a ninja whose head is a skull and breathes fire