Mortal Kombat: Deception

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2005
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
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  1. Chuck
    Feb 1, 2005
    9
    The game is great the fatalities are good but onaga is hard other than that the game is good.
  2. BrianS.
    Oct 4, 2004
    9
    Very very fun and the death traps are tons of fun to use.
  3. EduardoR.
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    This game is almost perfect: the addition of "breaker" system, "death traps", 2 fatalities and 1 Hara Kiri per character and interactive arenas makes fighting more strategic, realistic and fun. Chess and Puzzle kombat modes are nice surprises. The only big mistake of the game is the Konquest Mode. Despite this flaw, the game is GREAT!!!
  4. Undrmiv00d00
    Jul 8, 2011
    4
    The Gamecube's controller makes this game nearly impossible to play. Get it for PS2 or XBOX. Most of the new characters are pretty dull and uninspired, but the returning fighters look as good as ever.
  5. 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, 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,    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.    … Expand
  6. weskergamer
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    the best 3d mortal kombat game. Gerats figthers and jugabilty. Just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(!!!!!!!((!(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!((!!!!(!!!!!!!!
  7. 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.
  8. 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 with characters like Bo rai Cho, Darrius, Dairou, Kobra, kira and shujinko holding back this roster from being great.

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Game Chronicles
    96
    More exceptional and more stylish than any other game in the series, Deception will provide an endless amount of entertainment.
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  2. IGN
    85
    A great diversion from the usual fighting template. So while it may not be as complex or responsive as a number of other 3D (or even 2D) fighters out there, it's a hell of a lot of fun (whether you stink at it or not).
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  3. Game Informer
    85
    Offers a ton of bloody entertainment, even when going online isn't an option. [Apr 2005, p.131]
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