Mortal Kombat 2’s Doom Easter Egg is Much Bigger Than You Think
Even the description of the Gloomslayer seal in Mortal Shell 2 clearly nods to Doom, but developer Cold Symmetry didn’t stop there. When players use the seal in the right place, it opens the door to a hidden dungeon that almost completely reinterprets the unforgettable first chapter of the 1993 Doom.
Mortal Shell 2 Reimagines the First Chapter of Doom
When the Gloomslayer seal is used in the fortress, it allows you to break through a deceptive wall and reach a hidden cave. When the chains holding the lantern are broken, the player is transported to a hidden area based on the E1M1 Hangar section of Doom. If you’re new to Mortal Shell 2, our Mortal Shell 2 beginner’s guide, which explains the basic systems, might be quite helpful in the first few hours.
Interestingly, the developers didn’t just copy the general map layout. Even the locations of the barrels in Doom, the hidden button behind the column, and the zigzag path over the toxic waste have been recreated. Of course, all of this is adapted to Mortal Shell 2’s dark fantasy atmosphere, giving it a different look with cages, flames, and balconies.
The Easter Egg even includes Doom’s own hidden areas. When the hidden wall is opened, another section resembling the courtyard from the original game is revealed. The hidden elevator in the zigzag corridor is also there, but this time, instead of shotgun shells, players are greeted with a rare material called Dorsalite.
Cold Symmetry’s prank on players is evident in other details as well. We previously reported that Mortal Shell 2 doesn’t forgive you when it sees your Steam history, showing how the game plays tricks on players by reading their Steam history. This Doom section is perhaps the best example of how far the developers have gone with Easter Eggs.
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