original_query: What were the intentions behind making Mortal Kombat II look different from the original MK?
query: What were the intentions behind making Mortal Kombat II look different from the original Mortal Kombat?
answer: Mortal Kombat II was intended to look different from the original to incorporate elements that the developers had wanted to include in the first game but didn't have time for.  They also wanted a different look to better capitalize on the success of the first game's home versions and to give players a fresh experience.