During his first appearances, Noob Saibot's design was focused around an all-black exterior, with the staff stating 'that's what he's all about'. The character's name comes from the last names of the creators of the Mortal Kombat franchise, Ed Boon and John Tobias, spelled backwards. He has also appeared in various media outside of the games. Reception to the character has been generally positive, particularly in regard to his Fatality finishing moves. His backstory was further expanded in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004), where he is revealed as Bi-Han, the elder Sub-Zero from the original 1992 game. He is first depicted as an undead wraith and member of the malevolent Brotherhood of the Shadow cult.

His name is derived from the surnames of Mortal Kombat creators Ed Boon and John Tobias spelled backwards.ДЄs Noob Saibot, the character debuted as a hidden opponent in Mortal Kombat II (1993) and became playable in the console versions of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1996). Initially introduced as a black silhouette of the series' other male ninjas and sharing their special moves, he was given his own unique moveset and appearance in later games. Noob Saibot is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Noob Saibot (left) in Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), with his shadow cloneД¬hina, Earthrealm (reborn in the Netherrealm)

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