0:00animated title card
The scene opens with the word "RAIDEN" displayed prominently in the center of the frame. The text has a rustic, metallic gold and orange gradient texture, with slightly jagged edges, suggesting an aged or weathered look. The background is a dark, almost black, smoky void with subtle, darker cloud-like formations. A bright, white, jagged lightning bolt horizontally stretches across the lower middle of the frame, passing directly underneath the "RAIDEN" title. As the scene progresses, the lightning subtly pulses and the "RAIDEN" title flickers slightly, developing a subtle outline of orange and yellow. After about 1.5 seconds, the words "GOD OF THUNDER" animate in, appearing below "RAIDEN" with the same metallic gold and orange gradient style. The overall lighting is dim, with the lightning bolt serving as the primary light source, casting a cool white glow that contrasts with the warm tones of the text. An ESRB "Mature 17+" rating with a prominent 'M' is fixed in the bottom-left corner of the screen throughout the scene.
0:01mk1 gameplay
This scene displays classic 2D fighting game footage from Mortal Kombat 1, featuring pixelated graphics within a CRT television-like frame with visible scan lines and slight screen curvature. The game shows Raiden, dressed in white and blue, executing a finishing move on Liu Kang, who is wearing red and black. Liu Kang is pressed against the right side of the screen, staggering from the attack, with visible pixelated blood splatters on his torso and the ground. Raiden is positioned to the left, facing right, mid-strike. The background is a dark, stone dungeon environment with large grey bricks, arches, and a darker opening on the left. Bones and skull fragments are scattered on the dark green ground. The top of the screen shows the game's UI: "S", a red health bar, "64" (timer), "00 WINS", and "LIU KANG" (opponent's name). Below the health bars, "RAIDEN WINS" is prominently displayed in large white pixelated text. Lighting is uniform, typical of arcade games, with no dynamic shadows.
0:03mk2 gameplay
The scene shifts to Mortal Kombat 2 gameplay, presented within a CRT television-like frame. The setting is a sandy desert arena with large, rolling sand dunes in the background under a pale blue sky. The foreground features a flat, elevated platform made of dark grey and brown wooden planks. Raiden is centered in the frame, facing forward with his arms raised triumphantly. Lightning bolts are visibly emanating from his raised hands and arcing upwards, highlighting his victory. A defeated opponent, dressed in green, lies prone on the ground to the lower left of Raiden. The game's UI is visible at the top: a red health bar for "WINS: 00", "79" (timer), and an opponent's health bar "REP". Below the health bars, "RAYDEN WINS" (note the spelling variant) is displayed in large white pixelated text, with "3 HITS" and "13% DAMAGE" below it. The overall color palette is muted browns, blues, and whites, typical of early 90s arcade graphics. The lighting is bright and even, simulating an outdoor desert environment.
0:04mk3 gameplay
This scene features Mortal Kombat 3 gameplay, again framed within a classic CRT-like screen. The environment is a grim, dungeon-like arena with stone walls, adorned with large, dark rectangular frames filled with what appear to be numerous human skulls or severed heads, stacked vertically. To the right, a large, dark-red, menacing face sculpture with glowing eyes is partially visible. Raiden is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing left, with his right arm raised, summoning or controlling a powerful blue lightning bolt that arcs upwards. The background elements are highly detailed for pixel art, showcasing the progression of the series. The game's UI is at the top: "S 00", a green health bar, "60" (timer), and an opponent's health bar. "RAIDEN WINS" is displayed in large white pixelated text below the health bars. The lighting is dark and moody, emphasizing the macabre nature of the stage, with the blue lightning providing the only significant dynamic light source, casting subtle hues on Raiden.
0:05game ad splash screen
The final scene is a static advertising splash screen against a dark, smoky, black background. The main title "MORTAL KOMBAT" is prominently displayed at the top, featuring a large, iconic red and black dragon logo to its left. Below "MORTAL KOMBAT", the text "LEGACY KOLLECTION" appears in a smaller, metallic gold font. Further down, in a larger, distressed metallic silver font, are the words "PRE-ORDER NOW" followed by "AVAILABLE 10/30/25" in a slightly smaller, similar font. Below this, there's a row of console and platform logos: "NINTENDO SWITCH" (two logos), "XBOX", "STEAM", "PS5 | PS4". Beneath these, several smaller developer/publisher logos (Digital Eclipse, NetherRealm, Atari, Warner Bros. Games) are visible. At the very bottom, small white legal text is present. The overall color palette is dark, with metallic reds, golds, and silvers creating a sense of gravity and classic gaming appeal. The lighting is uniform and digital, focusing attention on the central text and logos.
