Renowned Belgian DJ Dimitri Vegas did the music for Mortal Kombat 11’s launch trailer. Official Sites Archive sound of his voice as Sub-Zero in the video game Injustice 2 was also heard in Arrow sixth season episode "Promises Kept". I will relieve you of your burden! However, for Raiden, I did not know Richard Epcar played him as well as the Joker. report. No, you're toady. Company Credits best. The actor. [73] Den of Geek listed the first Sub-Zero as the eighth best Mortal Kombat character, praising his role in Mythologies Sub-Zero whereas the second Sub-Zero was listed as the top Mortal Kombat based on many of his actions such as his rivalry with Batman, as well as his role in the series such as his relationship with the Lin Kuei. | [100] According to GameSpot's Jeff Gerstmann, the unlocking of the hidden character Classic Sub-Zero in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 was "annoying" to the point that players would not do it. Bo' Rai Cho Reptile Triborg I'll freeze your acid blood! However, the move was intentionally censored by Midway; right after he grabbed onto his opponent, the screen went black and only the resulting sound effects were heard. I do care, you stink! These moves have become Sub-Zero's trademark since then, being featured in every game that Sub-Zero has appeared in (Mortal Kombat II and subsequent games feature the younger Sub-Zero). Inspired by Batman, he becomes a superhero. After defeating his brother, Sub-Zero is relieved by Native American warrior Nightwolf, who tells him to fall back while he disrupts the Soulnado. [24] Due to his Lin Kuei base, among other locations, being compromised by Kronika's allies, Sub-Zero joined his fellow Earthrealm allies at the Shirai Ryu Fire Gardens to assist in formulating a plan to defeat Kronika. : He appears with Mileena in an Animation Domination High-Def sketch video. [71] On the other hand, IGN staff liked how Sub-Zero was given his own video game, noting him to be one of the series' most popular characters, and that "it offers gamers a new look at Sub Zero. Kenshi Release Dates - Dorkly Toplist", "Unreality - Unreal Power Rankings: The Top 5 Video Game Ninjas", "BBC News - Japan's ninjas heading for extinction", "Top 50 Greatest Fighting Moves in Video Game History: 30-21", "Top 50 Greatest Fighting Moves in Video Game History: 20-11", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sub-Zero_(Mortal_Kombat)&oldid=1008294689, Fictional characters with post-traumatic stress disorder, Fictional Lóng Xíng Mó Qiáo practitioners, Video game characters with ice or cold abilities, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 February 2021, at 15:57. We wield them by the thousands! I'll provide you a sample. Johnny Cage But then I thought of Bi-Han, his life consumed by evil. Scorpion After he defeats Scorpion, Sub-Zero is captured and turned into a cyborg instead of Smoke and forced to serve the otherworldly dimension Outworld and its tyrannical ruler, Shao Kahn. [50] Some home versions of the first game replaced the "Spine Rip" with another finishing move due to its violent content. Steve Blum (Sub Zero's voice actor) is one of the most iconic voices of all time. Bo' Rai Cho [36] Tobias wrote this inspiration came from the controversial book The Chinese Ninja Connection by Li Hsing, which "posits historical evidence for the existence of the Lin Kuei and their influence on the Japanese ninja. Scorpion "GamesRadar Ultimate Character Battle! [76] That same year, GamePlayBook ranked him as the best Mortal Kombat character, praising his freeze attacks and "Head Rip" Fatality,[77] but the unmasked version of Sub-Zero was ranked as the third worst Mortal Kombat character. [87] The readers of Dorkly voted him the series' fourth (the elder Sub-Zero) and second (the younger) greatest character in a 2013 poll. poll, losing to Hulk. Bo' Rai Cho Upon his brother's death in the first tournament and Shang Tsung's survival, Kuai Liang is sent by the Lin Kuei to complete his brother's unfinished task,[4] but is thwarted by Scorpion, who mistakes him for Bi-Han until he witnesses Liang spare an opponent's life; something Bi-Han was not known to do. I have no quarrel with you. [26] However, Hasashi sends Sub-Zero back to tell Raiden that Kharon will help them while he saves the ferryman from Kronika's minion D'Vorah. Kung Lao [97], His ice-projectile technique has been noted by 1UP.com to be one of the best mechanics that changed video games due to how practical it is as it gives players the opportunity of making any move while the opponent is frozen. Triborg $4.99 +$9.60 shipping. Raiden Mortal Kombat Richard Epcar "Is it possible that the past and present are colliding?" A fool believes that in his own eyes. Have a care, Jackson Briggs! : "[96] In 2012, BBC News mentioned Sub-Zero as a prominent example of "Western ninja-inspired nonsense" in popular culture. He was given the award of the best fighter of 1997 by SuperGamePower (readers vote). : [82], IGN included Sub-Zero's first incarnation at 85th place in their list of 100 video game villains. In the tank already. Thought I smell something. With the Hourglass, I wound back in time to our childhood. While serving in Quan Chi's attack on Earthrealm, Sub-Zero and Scorpion are resurrected by Raiden. : In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his scar has faded to the point where it can no longer be seen. Steve Blum's great and all but when he plays Sub-Zero I just hear Steve Blum doing an accent. Erron Black What do you want with me? The Nintendo 64 port of Mortal Kombat Trilogy gives all of the younger Sub-Zero's special techniques and finishing moves to the classic masked version, due to the fact the N64's cartridge format had memory restrictions that did not allow the use of both masked and unmasked characters. Before I could redeem my clan, I had to redeem my brother. The character has primarily been portrayed or voiced by non-Asian actors. Do not joke about my weight. Reptile Scorpion Media related to Sub-Zero at Wikimedia Commons, This article is about Sub-Zero introduced in, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, https://www.instagram.com/tonychungmodel/?hl=e, "Netherrealm Studios Releases Sub-Zero Vignette! "[75], In 2010, UGO ranked Sub-Zero ninth on their top list of Mortal Kombat characters, noting his ninja costume as the most iconic from the series. [55] There, Sub-Zero is a member of a good group of warriors assembled by Raiden to defend Earthrealm from invaders who entered through portals from various other dimensions, alongside Jax, Kitana, Liu Kang, Nightwolf, Sonya and Stryker. [47] His appearance in Injustice 2 was redesigned by Jim Lee. An ancestor of Sub-Zero is featured in two episodes of the live-action series Mortal Kombat: Conquest, and was played by J.J. Perry. Sub-Zero is the name of a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Your weapon is loud, and useless! Briggs! FNFred 2 months ago #3. [88] Together, Scorpion and Sub-Zero were voted the fifth most iconic characters in the two decades of the PlayStation by readers of PlayStation Official Magazine – UK in 2015. Although Sub-Zero originally had blue eyes, they turned white after he obtained the Dragon Medallion in the game. The scar was originally red, and later changed to blue in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance as a result of Sub-Zero's enhanced powers. : : : He now wore an armored uniform heavily inspired by Dynastic era Chinese battle armor, though it was often criticized by fans as being too reminiscent of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain, the Shredder. [59], A brief image of Sub-Zero can be seen in the short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth where dialogue implies a deadly rivalry between him and Hanzo Hasashi. [36] Sub-Zero's early name had been Tundra,[39] but it was changed after a member of the design team saw the 1987 film The Running Man in which the first assassin fought by Arnold Schwarzenegger's character used the name (albeit not hyphenated). : Make Offer - STEVE BLUM Authentic Hand-Signed "SUB-ZERO - MORTAL KOMBAT X" 11x14 photo. The younger Sub-Zero made an appearance in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, where he was portrayed by Keith Cooke, who had played Reptile in the first movie. Both incarnations of Sub-Zero are depicted as warriors from the fictional Lin Kuei clan who possess the innate ability to control ice in many forms. Johnny Cage The Voices of Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang) (Updated)(From The Mortal Kombat Series, and does not contain the Bi-Han/ "Noob Saibot versions. I'll take all I wish once you're dead. The franchise's main Sub-Zero made his debut in 1993's Mortal Kombat II, and has used the mantle since then; he is the younger brother of the Sub-Zero from the original 1992 game, who was killed by Scorpion between the events of the game and Mortal Kombat II; Noob Saibot, an undead wraith first introduced in Mortal Kombat II, was later retconned as the original Sub-Zero, having been resurrected by the evil sorcerer Quan Chi. : : Reptile Bo' Rai Cho That's why dimitris voice hurts extra bad lo — Cream (@RagingRicans) August 16, 2019 Y'all it's … I take it back. : Along the way, they encountered Saibot and Frost, who had abandoned the Lin Kuei over being denied leadership and turned herself into a cyborg after becoming Sektor's second-in-command. Like I give a flyin'... mmph, you know. : [74] Conversely, Hyper's John Dewhurst opined that what contributed to the failure of Mythologies Sub-Zero is that Sub-Zero's character alone "isn't that interesting without Johnny Cage and Kitana to bounce off. Sub-Zero was first conceived by Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias as a mysterious character named simply "Ninja". : : In Mortal Kombat X, which takes place two years after the previous game, Sub-Zero continues to serve Quan Chi. Renowned Belgian DJ Dimitri Vegas did the music for Mortal Kombat 11’s launch trailer. So is whatever you drink for lunch. He is one of the most popular characters in the series, and he has been featured as a playable character in every main Mortal Kombat installment since his introduction. After defeating them, Sub-Zero stays with the unconscious Noob Saibot to find a way to save him.[19]. : Can there be no peace between us? Jax In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Sub-Zero reverts to his masked costume from Deadly Alliance, retaining the scar, which is not part of his alternate costume (which is the primary one from Deception). Jax In Sub-Zero's ending, he realizes he is no longer the assassin he once was and leaves the Lin Kuei. [22] His reunion with Bi-Han as Noob Saibot comes much earlier when he attempts to prevent Quan Chi's Soulnado from forming. [18], In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon's Konquest mode (2007), Sub-Zero faces the warrior Taven, though both eventually decide to ally to stop the invading Noob Saibot and Smoke. So grateful to still be doin’ the thing after all these years. Scorpion eventually discovers that Liang is not the Sub-Zero he previously held accountable and, in return for taking Bi-Han's life, vows to protect him forever. Video Game: Mortal Kombat 11 Franchise: Mortal Kombat [7] His biography states that although he was believed to have died after the first Mortal Kombat, he returned to assassinate Shang Tsung. In Mortal Kombat II (1993), the original Sub-Zero, Bi-Han's, place is taken by his younger brother Kuai Liang, who was originally known by the codename Tundra before assuming that of his elder brother's to honor him. [85]Complex ranked Sub-Zero as the fifth "most dominant" fighting game character in 2012,[86] as well as the 24th "most badass" video game character of all time in 2013. : Concept art from Deadly Alliance depicted him with a graying, receding hairline, and a more pale and gaunt face, while his scar was now blue and his forearms frozen over. I'm seeing double. [51] Unlike other returning characters whose moves remained intact, this Fatality was not carried over to Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat 3,[52] but was brought back in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 as one of Classic Sub-Zero's finishers. Johnny Cage Scorpion In the end, the staff was satisfied with his final look in the game as it reminisces them to his classic outfit. In the reboot continuity, he eventually becomes an ally of his lifelong ghost ninja enemy, Scorpion. This was due to the development team choosing not to animate the spine rip fatality for each of the updated character sprites in the game. So when we split the character in two for palette swaps, I thought it would be fitting that one was of Chinese origin and the other Japanese to kind of embody the argument. : One of the Mortal Kombat franchise's signature characters, the Kuai Liang version of Sub-Zero has appeared on a variety of official series merchandise and alternate media, and has received both positive critical and public reception. [51] The rivalry between Sub-Zero and Batman in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was emphasized by IGN who noted that although both characters were extremely powerful, Sub-Zero's freezing skills were more entertaining than Batman's abilities. Bo' Rai Cho [90], Sub-Zero was featured on numerous lists of the best video game ninja characters, including in these by CrunchGear (at number ten) in 2008,[91] by Unreality (at number four) in 2009,[92] and ScrewAttack (at number five) in 2010. Mortal Kombat X (Video Game 2015) Steve Blum as Sub-Zero, Reptile, Bo' Rai Cho : Certificate of Authenticity provided by JSA. [53] Sub-Zero also gained a teleporting move in the game in which he freezes himself and falls back to the ground, appearing behind the foe.[45]. Bo' Rai Cho The Mortal Kombat 3 version of Sub-Zero made a cameo appearance in the epilogue of Malibu Comics' 1995 Battlewave miniseries, in which he froze a group of Lin Kuei while proclaiming that the clan was corrupted and no longer worthy of his services. : Bo' Rai Cho [80] In 2012, Sub-Zero placed third in UGO's list of top Mortal Kombat characters. The Bi-Han version of Sub-Zero appears in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, voiced by Steve Blum. : : View this post on Instagram . MK11 Main: Sindel / Alts: Sub-Zero, Skarlet Sub-Zero Mortal Kombat Steve Blum "I seek a worthy kombatant." According to Boon, Sub-Zero's Freeze was originally omitted from the game in place of the Ice Shower, but was brought back in the next revision following fan feedback at a local arcade. While this same gruffness can be found in Sub Zero, the disciplined and collected fighter and leader of the Lin Kuei. [7] In 2010, ScrewAttack ranked Sub-Zero's original Fatality as the best in the series and credited its infamy with the creation of the ESRB video game ratings system.[101]. [12] He also meets his apprentice Frost and takes her to fight alongside Earthrealm's warriors against the titular alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Bo' Rai Cho Sub-Zero appears as a playable character alongside Raiden via downloadable content in the game's sequel, Injustice 2 (2017). Was born Apr 29, 1960 - … : [68] His redesign in Mortal Kombat 3 was disliked by GamePro, which they deemed "suspenders" and compared his scar to a red smear. [78] In 2011, ScrewAttack ranked Sub-Zero second in their Top 10 list of Mortal Kombat "kharacters"[79] while Anthony Severino of Game Revolution tied him with Scorpion at the top of their list of the best "old school" Mortal Kombat fighters, noting both of them as the most popular characters from the franchise. : Unbeknownst to him, the Lin Kuei are hunting him for deserting them. : [43], Sub-Zero's early costumes have been very simple due to technical limitations. He voiced Chronos in the first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow. He then discovers that Quan Chi had impersonated him. Reptile I am no toad! Items ship quickly and securely. Bo' Rai Cho Johnny Cage His first was Mortal Kombat X where he voiced Sub-Zero, Reptile, and Bo' Rai Cho. Hope you like it! Reptile Mortal Kombat Steve Blum "I shall feast on your flesh!" [13], In Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004), Sub-Zero joins the warrior Shujinko's group to defeat a new threat in the dragon king Onaga as well as confront Noob Saibot. : Steve Blum has the best damn male voice in the whole game. Yet you have no heart. [40] Midway Games later explained Sub-Zero's rather occidental appearance for a Chinese assassin by giving him a white mother. Character lead Mark Lappin did almost ten passes on his design; producer Shaun Himmerick noted that "we went through literally 5-6 heads and styles of head costume on him" and commented that Sub-Zero's design in Mortal Kombat was difficult to make although most people called it "simple". I know Green Lantern and Sub-Zero are voiced by Steve Blum the moment I heard them. According to this new backstory, his father had a wife, two sons, and a daughter while he lived in America to hide his personal role as an assassin for the Lin Kuei. Bo' Rai Cho #ilovemyjob. I bet you tell Kung Lao the same thing. : 96% Upvoted. Technical Specs, Gregor's Top Video Games of the PS4 Era 2013 - 2020. Jax : I will teach you the flying kick. However, Shao Kahn's wife, Sindel, electrocutes him before Quan Chi "resurrects" and enslaves him in the Netherrealm as an undead revenant. 16 comments. However, Sub-Zero's alternate uniform was very reminiscent of Chinese culture, even featuring Sub-Zero without a cowl and a Qing Dynasty-era hairstyle. Sort by. Bo' Rai Cho : He's not a good fit for the role. [48], When he first appeared in the first Mortal Kombat, Sub-Zero featured only two special moves: his ice blast and sliding kick. Fan creation. This subplot was never developed as the Mortal Kombat comic book series folded shortly thereafter. Having been chosen to fight for Earthrealm in Mortal Kombat, he encounters Hanzo on the battlefield. | [16][17], In Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005), which takes place during the events of Mortal Kombat II, Sub-Zero first appears as a boss character, but then allies with the protagonists Liu Kang and Kung Lao for a short time during the search for his older brother. [56] Sub-Zero's rivalry with Scorpion was also featured, in which Scorpion murdered Sub-Zero's sister and Sub-Zero killed Scorpion's lover in retaliation. Reptile Iconic MK kombatant Sub-Zero as well as blade-happy brawler Baraka are both voiced by industry star Steve Blum. [60] Merchandise items of the character include action figures,[61][62] statues,[63][64][65][66] and a joystick released along with Mortal Kombat: Deception for the PlayStation 2. : : Killing you would be a pleasure. $59.99 +$3.99 shipping. share. [14][15] In both Deadly Alliance and Mortal Kombat: Unchained (2006), Sub-Zero battles Frost for the Lin Kuei's leadership and emerges victorious. The live-action Mortal Kombat movie will arrive in … hide. [42] Midway Games programmer Josh Tsui portrayed the unmasked younger Sub-Zero in the character's Mortal Kombat II ending. [84] In 2009, GameSpy named him one of the 25 "extremely rough brawlers" in gaming, praising his fighting style. After the tyrannical Superman is accidentally freed from the Phantom Zone however, a duty-bound Sub-Zero chooses to stay for as long as he needs to so he can assist the Justice League in re-imprisoning him. [39] Sub-Zero's Predator-inspired[49] Fatality, the "Spine Rip," is considered by Boon to be his favorite Fatality from the first game as well as the most controversial.

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