10 Pre-Order Bonuses That BROKE Their Video Games
4. Mortal Kombat X - play as Goro
More recent Mortal Kombat games have been very generous (and creative) with DLC and goodies, even characters from other gaming and movie franchises.
With MK X, however, they offered something new.
Gamers who pre-ordered MKX were given a code that unlocked a legendary MK character, Goro. Goro has been part of MK mythology since the first game way back in 1992, and the code allowed you to step into his oversized shoes from your first fight.
While Goro had been playable as a character before, it was usually as an unlocked character as part of your progress through the game. Here, NetherRealm was giving you a chance to play as the 4-armed monstrosity from the beginning.
Goro's moveset and power are ridiculous; the over the top aspect is what makes him a blast to play. His use definitely gives users an advantage, however, giving you one of the game's powerhouses to start with.
Plus, you know, the chance to play as a kickass character early.
If you combined Goro's use with a piece of DLC that allowed for easier fatalities, you could find yourself rapidly progressing through the game far faster than if you had to use the vanilla characters only.