Mortal Kombat 1 jumped headfirst into a new era for the series, and its sequel needs to keep up the momentum that it created. Mortal Kombat 1's new timeline has gotten off to a strong start, with many fan favorites and a few unexpected picks gracing the game's roster, as well as an interesting story. A good opening is only worth so much though, especially in a series that has run as long as Mortal Kombat. Mortal Kombat 2 has to pick of from where the reboot left off and run with it to keep the story strong.