I can't recall, it's been probably 5 years since I played it. I remember it being at least playable and fun, though. A background might get a bit confusing on the screen, heh.

As far as boot's question goes, you should be able to at least get a black and white version done. For linking, I'd say that HOMER's idea was decent.

with Axe's ability to utilize custom buffer other than 2 main buffers, it's quite possible to do greyscale background and characters with proper hit detection.

There will be no platforms, only flat ground like the original MK. As they say, "Keep It Simple, Stupid." It will be a themeless fighting game, no special or supernatural moves (like streetfighter) but diverse enough to have room for creative use of the moves, i.e. jump kicks, leg sweeps, epic dodges and parries. I will explain my idea for the movement engine tomorrow if I get the chance.