RE: How do I master defensive strategies in Mortal Kombat (1992)?
I'm pretty good with attacks but I get defeated easily in Mortal Kombat (1992). Can someone provide tips and strategies to improve my defense?
Sure, defense in Mortal Kombat (1992) is just as important as knowing how to attack. Here are some tips that could help improve your defensive strategy:
1. Blocking: The most fundamental part of defense in Mortal Kombat is learning to block. This means predicting your opponent's moves and blocking them effectively. Remember that low attacks need low blocks whereas high attacks can be blocked normally. Work on your reaction time so you can block more quickly when your opponent attacks.
2. Spacing: Another important part of defense in Mortal Kombat is spacing. You need to make sure that you're at the right distance from your opponent. If you're too close, you can get grappled or cornered; if you're too far, you might not be able to attack effectively. Try to maintain the ideal distance where your character's attacks can reach the opponent but you're still safe from their melee.
3. Predicting Moves: A large part of being good at defense is being able to predict what your opponent is going to do next. This comes with practice. The more you play, the better you'll be at identifying patterns of behavior in your opponents.
4. Practice: Practice makes perfect, this isn’t just a movie trope, it’s also true for video games. The more you play the game the quicker you will react to your opponent’s moves, learning when to block, how to block, and what to do next.
5. Use your character's strengths: Each character in Mortal Kombat has their own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing these will help you develop a more effective defensive strategy.
6. Lastly, Watch others play: This is the best way to get better at any game. Watching pros play will give you a sense of what moves are best in what situation and just overall get you to understand the mechanics of the game better.
Remember, every player has their unique style of gaming. Just because a defensive strategy works for someone else, doesn't mean it'll work for you. take these tips into consideration and with time, you'll master the defensive side of Mortal Kombat (1992).
Good luck!