User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 126
  2. Negative: 4 out of 126
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Dec 31, 2002
    4
    It is great in the beginning then it gets boring then becomes to hard. My brain is not that smart. Come on make it easier!!!!! I'm only 64. Give me a break!!!
  2. CarleenJ.
    Feb 20, 2003
    1
    The game play is too slow. there are hardly any special moves and the fatality are basically the same. very poor compared to some fighting games.
  3. Mar 19, 2019
    2
    The game did not like very much. The battles are very slow, the combinations are not interesting and the game starts to get bored almost immediately after a couple of battles. I played almost all parts of the Mortal Kombat series, and in my opinion this part is the worst of all.

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#10 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#26 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. While the control limitations and simple combos will have you weary of the single-player modes in a couple days, the never-ending blood and neat three stance system will make kicking your friends' asses all the more enjoyable.
  2. Anyone looking for a wilder ride than the one offered by "Tekken 4"'s or "Virtua Fighter 4"'s comparatively straightforward martial arts battles should definitely check [it] out.
  3. This is not the fighting game for the young nor the squeamish, but it is a truly excellent fighting game. Mortal Kombat is back in the ring.