Mortal Kombat: Deception

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2005
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    Deception can be mindless fun, but I can't help but feel that the developers are just trying to do too much with this game. [May 2005, p.138]
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  2. Worth Playing
    65
    Deception on the Gamecube is Deception minus online play, plus two characters everybody wishes were in the first runs of the game.
  3. VGPub
    64
    It's not the worst game in the series, but perhaps the most disappointing because of the developer's inability to deliver on the majority of its several cool ideas.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best GameCube Game of 2005
34
#34 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
16
#16 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. AJCk19
    Jul 16, 2023
    7
    A fun MK 3d Fighting game, especially if you have the gamecube version, which is graphically the best. However, time hasn't been kind to it,A fun MK 3d Fighting game, especially if you have the gamecube version, which is graphically the best. However, time hasn't been kind to it, comparing it to MK9, it makes you think why are you playing this one?

    It also answers why netherealms hasn't gone back to making 3d fighters because they are way better at 2d, and don't have to face competition from franchises like virtua fighter, soul calibur, and tekken.    … Full Review »
  2. jobber
    Oct 17, 2021
    0
    Mortal kombat deception for the GameCube is a near flawless victory. but the konquest mode is not very good and the roster is ok withMortal kombat deception for the GameCube is a near flawless victory. but the konquest mode is not very good and the roster is ok with characters like Bo rai Cho, Darrius, Dairou, Kobra, kira and shujinko holding back this roster from being great.… Full Review »
  3. GlebanBC
    Aug 2, 2020
    4
    This game is impossible hard! Final boss kill you for some punches! Puzzle Kombat very long. Only Chess Kombat good in this game.
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