Mortal Kombat: Deception

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Oct 4, 2004
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 151 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 151
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 151
  3. Negative: 4 out of 151
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  1. KendylKlownfish
    May 1, 2011
    7
    If Mortal Kombat: Deception were at any fault, it would be the addition of "hara kiri". Is there a point in killing yourself in a worse manner than your foe probably would? Aside from looking stylish.
  2. RyanL.
    Oct 19, 2004
    7
    I loved the great uprgrade in characters, their looks, the new arcade modes, and the new konquest. But THERE'S NO KITANA. Kitana should replace that freaky Bo' Rai Cho. also the krypt is a big down. but everything is back (including that sexy Mileena, thank god) oh yeah. Why have Lei mei when ya got Mileena. i mean hello?! Mileena fought in mud in the 2nd mortal kombnat movie. I loved the great uprgrade in characters, their looks, the new arcade modes, and the new konquest. But THERE'S NO KITANA. Kitana should replace that freaky Bo' Rai Cho. also the krypt is a big down. but everything is back (including that sexy Mileena, thank god) oh yeah. Why have Lei mei when ya got Mileena. i mean hello?! Mileena fought in mud in the 2nd mortal kombnat movie. MUD. If only she could in this game... I WISH!… Expand
  3. CloudStrife
    Apr 4, 2005
    7
    Boring. Still the graphics are good and the music. I believe the controls were better on deadly Alliance! Anyway the enviroment might be good but its not that epic as it was the first place (see Mortal kombat Trilogy)!! A good game but rent it first. Personaly i am not gonna buy it!! :)
  4. JohnC.
    Oct 27, 2004
    7
    Bland, boring, tedious.
  5. PolisK.
    Jun 16, 2006
    7
    generally,this is a very good game.the characters are better than the ones in tekken.however finding and unlocking a player is extremely difficult.
  6. SkullomaniaW.
    Dec 22, 2004
    7
    Flawful victory! Well, its all right.
  7. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Diğer MK oyunlarına göre çok geride kalıyor ve sadece 10-15 karakter mi ne var abi böyle olmaz.
  8. ChesterField
    May 6, 2020
    7
    Still not a big fan of the saga mortal kombat, i always prefered tekken or soul calibur. But, i remember this one been really good. Brutal moves and a big roster of fighters. Recommended

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#31 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#35 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. TotalPlayStation
    90
    It may seem odd to praise a fighting game that rests in the three foot end of the Olympic diving pool of fighters, but it's the combination of totally engrossing extra game modes, seemingly endless unlockables, an easily accessible mythology and the kind of passion and geeky pride that just rubs off on you.
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  2. GameSpot
    85
    The core one-on-one fighting action--whether you play it offline or online--is easily the best part of the game. Like its predecessor, the fighting in Mortal Kombat: Deception is gory, intense, and quite complex, meaning it captures much of what's made MK an institution among fighting games.
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  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Considering the extremely fast response times needed for a fighting game, it's amazing how smoothly the online mode plays. It's just as responsive as it would be if you were playing with a pal sitting next to you, which is an astounding achievement.
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