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The other two also heavily criticized the animation and control, but argued that some gamers would feel that the innovative fighting techniques make the game worthwhile in spite of its flaws.
A critic for Next Generation also criticized the choppy animation but greatly praised the innovative and deep weapons combat.
They criticized the limited number of playable characters, but concluded that "While the advanced gameplay may scare away beginning barbarians, others will appreciate the deep controls.
In a retrospective review of the Super NES version, AllGame offered praise for the deep countering system, but said that the complexity of the game may turn off newcomers.
Reviewer Scott Alan Marriott said it was not easy to pick up and play like Mortal Kombat, being "designed for the hardcore fan rather than those new to the genre", and mentioned that the game's computer opponents were far too difficult for novices.
Reviewer Scott Alan Marriott said it was not easy to pick up and play like Mortal Kombat, being "designed for the hardcore fan rather than those new to the genre", and mentioned that the game's computer opponents were far too difficult for novices.
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