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. 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

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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