Savage Builds Season 1 Episode 4
Savage Builds
Season 1

Ep 4. MMMelee

  • TVPG
  • June 28, 2019
  • 44 min
  • 8.1  (49)

In the fourth episode of Savage Builds season 1 titled "MMMelee", host Adam Savage takes on an exciting challenge to create a giant, robotic version of the classic fighting game, Mortal Kombat.

The team decides to build a massive, fully-functional animatronic fighting machine that would be capable of performing intricate moves and fighting off formidable opponents. With the help of a talented group of engineers, robot builders and electronics experts, Adam Savage sets out to design and build the ultimate Mortal Kombat Experience - the MMMelee.

As the team starts to work on the project, Adam Savage explains the history and background of the game Mortal Kombat, and how it has been a cultural icon since the early 1990s. The challenge for the team is to create a life-sized, fully-functional version of a robot character from the game that can perform all the moves and fights with human players.

The episode shows the team facing several setbacks and challenges along the way as they try to build a customized animatronic frame for the robot and code the complex motors and controls necessary to make it work. There is a striking moment where they reach a turning point in their progress and are faced with the possibility of having to abandon the project altogether.

But Savage's leadership skills and problem-solving abilities come to the rescue as he rallies the team and resurges their commitment to build the MMMelee to its completion. As the project nears completion, the big question remains - will it work and be able to beat human players in a fighting game?

The episode concludes with the ultimate test of the MMMelee in action, with Adam Savage and his team going head-to-head against human opponents in a Mortal Kombat-style fight to test the robot's capabilities and responsiveness. The team leaves no stone unturned to make the fight an epic experience, with a multi-camera setup capturing every move and the high-energy action.

Overall, this episode of Savage Builds is a thrilling and action-packed adventure that showcases the innovative talents and creative prowess of Adam Savage and his team. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves technology, gaming, or robotics, and a great reminder of how collaboration and determination can bring seemingly impossible ideas to life.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 28, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (49)