Unlike previous entries, Deception offered deep single-player content:
: A strategy mode where players move pieces on a board; when a piece is captured, the two characters must fight a standard MK match to determine who keeps the square. Mortal Kombat Deception
: The game featured 26 playable characters, including debuts like Ashrah , Havik , and Hotaru , alongside classic returns like Scorpion and Sub-Zero . It also notably featured a zombie version of Liu Kang , reanimated by a corrupted Raiden. Expanded Game Modes Unlike previous entries
: A tile-matching puzzle game similar to Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo , featuring "chibi" versions of MK characters. Gameplay Mechanics Mortal Kombat: Deception - Short Move List - PlayStation 2 when a piece is captured