Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2002
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 126
  3. Negative: 4 out of 126
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  1. ChristianP.
    Apr 12, 2004
    6
    How Do U Even use fatality? how? email me at christianxray@yahoo.com
  2. osostt2004
    Oct 15, 2013
    7
    Deadly Alliance isn't as great as the first 2 games, but its definitely a salvation if you were let down with Mortal Kombat 3 and HATED MK4 to death. (Like me) MK5 pretty much picks up where MK4 left off; not much happened in between story-wise. This time, Quan Chi has escaped the Netherrealm and has formed an alliance with Shang Tsung to kill warriors little by little then use their soulsDeadly Alliance isn't as great as the first 2 games, but its definitely a salvation if you were let down with Mortal Kombat 3 and HATED MK4 to death. (Like me) MK5 pretty much picks up where MK4 left off; not much happened in between story-wise. This time, Quan Chi has escaped the Netherrealm and has formed an alliance with Shang Tsung to kill warriors little by little then use their souls as an army to conquer Earthrealm and Outworld. So Raiden has gathered together some of his warriors like Sonya and Johnny Cage to stop them. The alliance's first two victims? Shao Kahn and Liu Kang. There's one thing that bugs me; they kill off one of the most awesome characters when you're 3 minutes in: Shao Kahn! I don't think anyone really cares for Liu Kang, but he's the main character! The person the first 4 games revolved around and all of a sudden you just push him away? Not funny. Luckily, we still have a roster of beloved characters, like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Kung Lao. Another thing I don't appreciate is this weird system where you have to enter these 5-10 long button combinations to pull off a combo that the game has assigned and you have to do it exactly like it says. That really bugged me that you no longer have any freedom in creating them. They have also thrown in a few new modes including a story mode, which is really a trainer, really boring, and doesn't further the plot whatsoever. Also, another new addition, each character has 2 unique fighting styles and a weapon. Really, the fighting styles are pointless and really, there's no need for them but the weapons, while pointless, are so cool to fight with I can forgive the game for that tweak. Also, I hated how in MK4 you had to enter a combination to pull out your weapon but now all you have to do is press the left shoulder. I like that. If there is one thing that is truly spectacular, its the Krypt. There are 676 things to unlock here and completionists will appreciate that. Koncept Art, Videos, Biograhpies, New Kostmues and Kharacters. Cooking With Scorpion! XD If I counted right, I've collected 539/676 items. This was a joy and I was thrilled to see it in the future installments. But that aside, there is one more HUGE flaw: The new characters. Dear Lord, they are horrible! (ex. Kenshi) All of them have such cheesy storylines from a drunken teacher to a pointless Motion Capture guy. On a more positive note, I do appreciate the effort as they have cool weapons and costumes and the biographies are enjoyable to read. (Sometimes) So while this is nowhere near the metaphysical perfection of the first 2 games, Its still a step up from MKs 3 & 4. I'd give it a B-… Expand
  3. RowanO.
    Mar 2, 2003
    7
    Just imagine this game without it's MK predecessors and you'd instantly rate it 10. But as we've seen it all before we're quick to downgrade it a little. I'm no different.
  4. Parages
    Jan 4, 2003
    7
    Great game but alittle annoyin with the coffins i mean come on. There is way to many of them it was such a pain getting all the charachters.
  5. BonbonA.
    Aug 7, 2005
    7
    Not bad. But how come a character only have 1 fatality?
  6. CasimiroP.
    Mar 25, 2003
    6
    The fatalities needed to be more graphic. They should have made it more realistic... real is better!! Another thing I have to say: whatever happened to the babalities and animalities and all those other special moves that were done at the end of a fight like in Mortal Kombat II... I missed that! Ohh I also want to mention that there should have been more than one fatality for each The fatalities needed to be more graphic. They should have made it more realistic... real is better!! Another thing I have to say: whatever happened to the babalities and animalities and all those other special moves that were done at the end of a fight like in Mortal Kombat II... I missed that! Ohh I also want to mention that there should have been more than one fatality for each fighter. That would be very cool!!!! I have to give them credit though... the girls in the game look very sexy.… Expand
  7. RolfO.
    Apr 24, 2003
    7
    I would have liked to see more different fatalaties ( frost is like old sub-zero fatalatie) and i miss the old bababalties, friendship. Also i was hoping that the game would finaly have anamalities. Does anyone know if there is a cheat to onlock all the fighters without coins?? if so mail me at : rolfottens10@hotmail.com
  8. JohnS.
    May 12, 2003
    6
    I think this game is disappointing, although it is actually a very challenging sequel. It lacks fatalities and combos that Mortal Kombat 3 had! The new fatalites are almost rediculous! It's fun for maybe a day but I wouldn't recommend buying it if you're not a skilled gamer because it's a difficult game. Also not allowing you to use half of the characters to start with I think this game is disappointing, although it is actually a very challenging sequel. It lacks fatalities and combos that Mortal Kombat 3 had! The new fatalites are almost rediculous! It's fun for maybe a day but I wouldn't recommend buying it if you're not a skilled gamer because it's a difficult game. Also not allowing you to use half of the characters to start with is plain stupid.… Expand
  9. Jboy2468
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    A good fighter with excellent craft. Some characters aren't too useful, but others are AWESOME! The inclusion of the style switching is really cool, and it adds variety to the game. The game feels choppy and stiff to me, but it is definitely a must have for any fan of fighting games!
  10. jobber
    Oct 17, 2021
    7
    This game difficulty is crazy compare to mortal kombat now days. The inputs timing is insane and the roster is not that great. But beside those things this game is a lot fun.

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#10 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#26 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    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.
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  2. GameSpot
    81
    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.
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  3. Electric Playground
    80
    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.
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