Mortal Kombat

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  1. Heaviermetal
    May 8, 2011
    10
    Nostalgia central. Mortal Kombat 9 brings the bang. I barely enjoy any fighters, but this sucker I love! Best fighting game in my opinion. Loaded with lots of value including the really decent story mode. MK has brought myself and friends many hours of play. My only crit has to be, when unlocking new costumes, the updated art does not appear on the character selection menu :/ Other thanNostalgia central. Mortal Kombat 9 brings the bang. I barely enjoy any fighters, but this sucker I love! Best fighting game in my opinion. Loaded with lots of value including the really decent story mode. MK has brought myself and friends many hours of play. My only crit has to be, when unlocking new costumes, the updated art does not appear on the character selection menu :/ Other than that, awesome game!… Expand
  2. Feldman9000
    May 5, 2011
    10
    I'm sorry but there is just no reason to trash this game. This is the best looking, most playable, deepest fighting game in existance. Some call this a reboot, I think it's a rehash but done to perfection. I'm not against Japanese Fighting games, I really liked MVC3 when it came out, and geniunely thought that Super Street Fighter 4 was the best modern fighting game to date, but then thisI'm sorry but there is just no reason to trash this game. This is the best looking, most playable, deepest fighting game in existance. Some call this a reboot, I think it's a rehash but done to perfection. I'm not against Japanese Fighting games, I really liked MVC3 when it came out, and geniunely thought that Super Street Fighter 4 was the best modern fighting game to date, but then this gem came out. I've seen people trash the graphics and I just don't see it. The voice acting is great, it's colorful, and the women, damn the women. The controls are spot on and are not overly complicated. The PS3 version is clearly the better version because of Kratos and the option for 3D. It's very convenient that you can access the pause menu and the move list at any time that you would like. Another great perk is the code for accessing the original state music in multiplayer, really makes the multiplayer experience awesome. The amount of unlockables rivals the best of all time, not to mention the old school cheats. The fatalities are the best thing in the history of games to hit games. So gruesome and detailed, the babalities are laughable, and hopefuly friendship will be DLC. The story mode is the deepest of any fighting game and sure as hell beats out some of these high profile FPS out there. But it comes down to the gameplay and it's perfect. It's not some super fast, flashy light, game that's catered to 13 year olds with ADHD. This is simply put the best fighting game of all time.… Expand
  3. Pliskin
    May 4, 2011
    10
    I lost interest in MK once the series jumped to 3d, somewhat unsuccessfully. This is, without a doubt, one of the best fighting games to come out on current-gen consoles. It is right up there with SFIV in the dynamics and depth department, but provides a much better single-player experience. The story mode gives players an actual, decent plot (a rarity in a fighting game) as well as givingI lost interest in MK once the series jumped to 3d, somewhat unsuccessfully. This is, without a doubt, one of the best fighting games to come out on current-gen consoles. It is right up there with SFIV in the dynamics and depth department, but provides a much better single-player experience. The story mode gives players an actual, decent plot (a rarity in a fighting game) as well as giving people a reason to get proficient with each character as they progress the story, something that I think is sorely lacking from Capcom fighters.

    Classic settings and stages from the first three games of the franchise have been reimagined in great detail, breathing new life into a universe that had so much unrealized potential. Animations, art, models, and character designs are top notch, as well as the Fatalities and X-Ray moves being sufficiently brutal and gory to match the franchise's roots.

    If you like fighting games, this is a must-buy. If you're a veteran of the old 2d Mortal Kombats? This is a must-buy. With on-the-fly balancing of characters as well via updates, the game can only get better.    … Expand
  4. Idealist
    May 1, 2011
    9
    Growing up, I was one of those kids that played Super Street Fighter II all day and sneered at anyone that didn't herald it as the greatest fighting game of all time. I thought Mortal Kombat was bloody, over-the-top, and only successful because of its shock value. The later incarnations of the series didn't help my opinion, especially since Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was my firstGrowing up, I was one of those kids that played Super Street Fighter II all day and sneered at anyone that didn't herald it as the greatest fighting game of all time. I thought Mortal Kombat was bloody, over-the-top, and only successful because of its shock value. The later incarnations of the series didn't help my opinion, especially since Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was my first official MK game. I was thoroughly unimpressed. With Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition looming in the distance, I thought I'd pass the time with another game to fill the void. So I bought Mortal Kombat and played it over a weekend. Unfortunately, now I have no void to fill. Mortal Kombat is a great, great game. It has so much more to offer than most standard fighters. The Challenge Tower is an excellent addition to the game, pumping in well over a dozen hours of play time. And it's actually a challenge. And more importantly, it's actually fun. The game doesn't baby you around on the higher levels, and it really shows. It acts as a tutorial at first, but exponentially rises in difficulty the further you get. They're fun, unique, hard, and reward you greatly for doing them. I mean, who doesn't like racking up coins? Now as for the combat, I was really skeptical about it at first. I thought it'd just be a button-mashing frenzy like DoA, but I was actually really surprised to see that it was, in a way, kind of like Street Fighter! I didn't do any research on the game before I picked it up, so I just dived right in without knowing what I'd see. The combat is stellar. Awesome animations, very fluid movements, and infinite possibilities for combos as well as partner combos. I never had any problems with performing moves, except for online. It's the one glaring flaw in the game. It's a bit biased, but for some reason, Mortal Kombat becomes Lag Kombat when I play on the PSN. It works just fine when I play Super Street Fighter IV though. It might just be me, but it bothers me so much when I can't deliver Johnny's crotch punch and instead just get a weak forward punch.

    But the one thing I absolutely loved about Mortal Kombat the inclusion of four players. For Super Street Fighter IV my friends and I have to do a 'loser swaps out' play scheme. But with Mortal Kombat, we can all play at once. Awesome, awesome, awesome idea. It makes the game so much more fun for parties where a group of guys like my friends and I huddle around a T.V. and scream for our characters to win.

    As for the Story Mode, I actually loved that too. It was so much better than I thought it'd be. I thought it'd have as much of a story as the Street Fighter franchise (ie. none), but it actually had a well thought out, interesting, and well-played plot. It's got an easy mode for beginners and a hard mode for experts. But even on the easiest difficulty, it packs a pretty decent challenge. Don't expect to spam your way through it.

    And then there's the fatalities. Easily the most anticipated and memorable part of each battle, the fatality is to Mortal Kombat as an Ultra Combo is to Street Fighter. Only way, way cooler. Fatalities are all bloody, intense, and awesome. They range from relatively mild (eg. Kitana) to HOLY @#%! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?! (eg. Noob Saibot) First time I saw his fatality... God. I still have nightmares about it. And what's even more awesome about fatalities is the fatality theater mode, where you can basically try out every fatality, save for the babalities. Great idea to add that in!

    The only bone I have with the game is the basic combat system. There are combos, of course, but it's not exactly on the same level as Street Fighter. But that's the whole point. It's not supposed to be. Mortal Kombat knows exactly what it is: a bloody, over-the-top, action-pumped game. And it delivers. It's only my personal opinion that the combat system should be more advanced and allow for more diverse game play. But if you're looking for an insanely fun and awesome fighting game that you can pick up and play with your friends for hours and hours on end, Mortal Kombat is what you need. Cheaply priced at $38.00, Mortal Kombat is worth well more than its weight in cash. And blood.    … Expand
  5. dgordon76
    May 1, 2011
    9
    It's a love letter to fans of the first three Mortal Kombat games. Has all the combos, gore and secrets that have made this franchise a fan favorite. Best MK since the third installment by far.
  6. RamenAwesome
    May 1, 2011
    10
    For anyone and everyone, MK9 is the best installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. And for a lot of gamers, MK9 just might be the fighting game of the year. With four modes, re-imagined mini-games, a 25+ fighter cast, and new combat mechanics built from the ground up, Mortal Kombat is the value meal of fighting games. Graphically the game is stunning, powered by the Unreal engine MK9 isFor anyone and everyone, MK9 is the best installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. And for a lot of gamers, MK9 just might be the fighting game of the year. With four modes, re-imagined mini-games, a 25+ fighter cast, and new combat mechanics built from the ground up, Mortal Kombat is the value meal of fighting games. Graphically the game is stunning, powered by the Unreal engine MK9 is one of the few games that convinces the player you are actually hurting your opponents. Every character is rendered in stunning detail and each on feels unique and plays differently. The attention to detail really shines through in the arena and as costumes tear, bruises, cuts, and sometimes gaping wounds will populate the character in proportion to the damage they receive. The game pays its homage to gratuitous gore, and its cringe-worthy, but what has really excelled the game up to the level of other fighters is the new fighting mechanics. Gone are the cross-fighting style juggle combos of Deception and Armageddon, MK9 keeps combos short and simple, rarely exceeding three buttons, and makes them easy to string with other combos and special moves. Easy to learn, hard to master, MK9 found and appeal to veterans and newbies alike. The new supermeter is also inspired genius. Enhanced specials open new windows in devastating combos and breakers can turn the tide of a match, and nothing is more satisfying than watching your opponents skull fracture in X-ray combos. The smartest move made by the franchise, was its return to the 2d plane which speeds up combat, balances the effectiveness of projectiles, and eliminates the insta-kill death traps of the previous games. The three main modes of the game are the ladder (classic arcade style), story, and challenge tower and all are thought out and well executed. The story was surprisingly much better than previous games, and while it wasn't stunning, it was satisfying, which is a step in the right direction considering some fighting games don't even have a story. The challenge tower introduces several unique scenarios and most of them are entertaining and clever. MK9 has finally returned to its unique style, and now armed with its more focused and developed gameplay, this franchise may have finally earned the right to compete for best fighting game.… Expand
  7. Chupwn
    Apr 30, 2011
    8
    Putting aside how manly the female characters in the game look, this is my favorite incarnation of the MK series. The amount of detail and love that was put into this game really show in Story mode. I'm surprised that I've never seen a fighting game's story progress like this, and it works really well. Basically it takes about 10 different characters and plays though the game using eachPutting aside how manly the female characters in the game look, this is my favorite incarnation of the MK series. The amount of detail and love that was put into this game really show in Story mode. I'm surprised that I've never seen a fighting game's story progress like this, and it works really well. Basically it takes about 10 different characters and plays though the game using each character for a couple of fights. This gets you familiar with most of the roster, as well as tells the Mortal Kombat stories together in the best way it's ever been told.… Expand
  8. kgt94
    Apr 29, 2011
    10
    Mortal Kombat combines the novelty of extreme violence with a great fighting engine. My favorite moments with Mortal Kombat were always playing against a friend (Gamespyâ
  9. glenfe
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game play, terrific graphics with an overall enjoyable single player story in this ninth revision (and reboot) of the Mortal Kombat series.
  10. nop
    Apr 27, 2011
    1
    Unplayable because of two very serious problems:
    Terrible input lag and low overall speed.
    Ugly art and 3d models. Woman characters are especially hideous.

    Seriously, you call this game "mature"? No mature person will tolerate this level of artistic/technical impotence for more than ten minutes.
  11. KontraKommando
    Apr 26, 2011
    9
    I remember 1992 when Mortal Kombat had first come out, my 7 year old mind was dazzled by the gore. 19 years later, after so many other bloody titles in the subsequent time, this incarnation of MK is impressive to say the least. Aside from the creative violence, MKâ
  12. Pandarancher
    Apr 25, 2011
    9
    Beyond amazing. Decent sized roster, brutal fatalities, challenge tower, and an actual story mode. And when I say a Story Mode, I mean it; cut scenes, voice acting, everything; I mean sure, it may be a little corny at times, and you can't skip the cut scenes the first time through, but we're talking about a whole chunk of content most fighting games completely skip over. In short, if youBeyond amazing. Decent sized roster, brutal fatalities, challenge tower, and an actual story mode. And when I say a Story Mode, I mean it; cut scenes, voice acting, everything; I mean sure, it may be a little corny at times, and you can't skip the cut scenes the first time through, but we're talking about a whole chunk of content most fighting games completely skip over. In short, if you like fighting games, check it out; if you like Mortal Kombat, stop reading this and go buy it. Defiantly one of the better games I've boughten in awhile.… Expand
  13. zentblacko
    Apr 25, 2011
    9
    this game is just awesome dont listen to the bad reviews, the only negatives about this game are the insanely tough boss fights in story mode and the computer sometimes reads your controller inputs to dodge but you can always fix the difficulty. The game has plenty of kontent such as challenge tower which gives you koins to spend on alternate costumes and theres even a training mode tothis game is just awesome dont listen to the bad reviews, the only negatives about this game are the insanely tough boss fights in story mode and the computer sometimes reads your controller inputs to dodge but you can always fix the difficulty. The game has plenty of kontent such as challenge tower which gives you koins to spend on alternate costumes and theres even a training mode to help you with the learning curve. Trust me when i say it has enough to satisfy your purchase for a long time… Expand
  14. unknown
    Apr 25, 2011
    10
    This is definitely THE BEST game in the entire MK series. It's a perfect balance of everything. They went back to the M-rating, it's on a 2D plane, and the fatalities are so much better. The mechanics are really good as well. This is possibly the best fighting game ever!
  15. Captiosus
    Apr 24, 2011
    5
    Growing up, I spent tons of quarters - and later dollars - on Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 in the arcade and for consoles. Couldn't get enough of it. When Mortal Kombat 3 came out, however, the entire method of the game switched from one of mastering special moves to learning how to cheese with unblockable combo chains, with or without special moves, that would juggle your opponent to the pointGrowing up, I spent tons of quarters - and later dollars - on Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 in the arcade and for consoles. Couldn't get enough of it. When Mortal Kombat 3 came out, however, the entire method of the game switched from one of mastering special moves to learning how to cheese with unblockable combo chains, with or without special moves, that would juggle your opponent to the point where they COULDN'T do anything. They spend a quarter and maybe get one button press before they were down and out. I adapted and got pretty decent at it, but I didn't have fun. Not like the past. Afterwards, Mortal Kombat just went on a downhill skid. And that's the biggest problem with the Mortal Kombat reboot - it goes back to the Mortal Kombat 3 style of play, not Mortal Kombat 1 or 2 where timing and skill mattered as opposed to picking a character with the cheesiest juggle combo. And that's all the new MK is about - juggling your opponent(s) into combos that can't be blocked and can't be broken and then unleashing a 9-10 hit string that takes down their life to near dead.

    Sure, giving the beat down is fun (at first), but if you're constantly being beaten on simply because someone chose a specific character, it's not fun. I was hoping for a return to timing and skill, not a return to the MK3 combo cheesefest.

    Story mode is OK, not really the greatest but probably the best in a recent fighting game, however the game loves putting you in 2v1 situations that are disgustingly hard (see combo cheesefest) even on Medium difficulty. The voice over work is some of the worst in recent game memory. X-Ray mode is interesting, but it gets old after the first few times while the characters' signature special moves are less powerful than many of the simple two-button combos themselves. Graphically, the game is OK, but nothing to shout about and looks dated by a few years.

    I'm sure people who only started playing MK when MK3 or UMK3 were out will be in love with this game. But as someone who grew up with MK, who remembers learning the moves, the skill and timing of how to deploy them, this game is an utter disappointment. Just another bland fighter where people are rewarded for learning how to play at the cheesiest, cheapest level.    … Expand
  16. rahstar2003
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    As many have said before me. If your a fan of the first 3 mortal kombats, this one blows those away. Great job, the true comeback of this generation!!
  17. Falcon9gxgc
    Apr 24, 2011
    9
    The game outshines itself and brings back a deep nostalgia not found in prior MK titles. Ed Boon hits a home run with this one, as the game is rich in kontent, packing well a short story, a long Tower of 300 challenges, a brand new krypt and so much more. Due to the recent hacking aimed at Sony, it has become utterly stressful not being able to play this title online with your buddies.The game outshines itself and brings back a deep nostalgia not found in prior MK titles. Ed Boon hits a home run with this one, as the game is rich in kontent, packing well a short story, a long Tower of 300 challenges, a brand new krypt and so much more. Due to the recent hacking aimed at Sony, it has become utterly stressful not being able to play this title online with your buddies. Nonetheless, the game does have a few drawbacks worth mentioning: some fatalities have been rehashed and simply remade with a newer engine (lazy or lack of budget). Also I hate that some body parts sometimes fall stiff during certain fatalities e.g. Kung Lao's first fatality. Also, during the story - there are too many bugs and shows a serious lack of effort from the creators towards graphics. The X-Rays additionally become dull after some time. Otherwise Mortal Kombat is a great game, lots of fun, bringing back the "Test" mini games, and of coarse the core gameplay is there. Although sometimes like any other fighting game, things happen that don't always make sense. I give this game a solid 9. Now let's just wait until PSN goes up again.… Expand
  18. Reviewgamer
    Apr 24, 2011
    8
    The violence in the new MK is even more insane and over the top than ever.... and really 'effin satisfying lol. With that out of the way.The core fighting in this game is its biggest strength. It's simple enough that a friend can jump right in with you and have fun, yet deep enough that investing more time in it is totally rewarding. The story mode has an insane plot but it's fun. AndThe violence in the new MK is even more insane and over the top than ever.... and really 'effin satisfying lol. With that out of the way.The core fighting in this game is its biggest strength. It's simple enough that a friend can jump right in with you and have fun, yet deep enough that investing more time in it is totally rewarding. The story mode has an insane plot but it's fun. And things like the challenge tower, king of hill, and test your luck add a lot of replay value. Kratos was a good choice as a crossover character that actually fits into the universe perfectly. My only issue has been occasional lag and some buggy issues with game lobbies online, which has definitely been a bummer.… Expand
  19. Tubie
    Apr 23, 2011
    10
    A great experience that takes you back to the good days of Mortal Kombat. I was very skeptical when I heard about a new Mortal Kombat, but this time the developers have truly delivered a game worthy of it's name. all of that coupled with all the great modes and features makes this game a must buy for fans of the series and fighting games in general.
  20. SolidOni
    Apr 23, 2011
    9
    All I can say is welcome back Mortal Kombat. After years of absolutely dreadful 3d games Mortal Kombat is back with the fury of a thousand suns. If you liked the older Mortal Kombat titles you will feel a sense of nostalgia yet freshness when playing this title. Giving it a 9 because nothing is worth a 10.
  21. ERR0RMACR0
    Apr 23, 2011
    9
    This game takes MK back to its roots while improving and adding depth to the gamplay. The single player components alone give you a ton of gameplay, and the addition of up to four player playing tag team makes this a great game for game night (if you and your friends are into fighting games). Hardcore MK fans, this is the game you have most likely been waiting for. Casual MK fans, youThis game takes MK back to its roots while improving and adding depth to the gamplay. The single player components alone give you a ton of gameplay, and the addition of up to four player playing tag team makes this a great game for game night (if you and your friends are into fighting games). Hardcore MK fans, this is the game you have most likely been waiting for. Casual MK fans, you certainly enjoy this rebirth of classic MK. Casual fighting game fans, you will enjoy its accessibility. Non fighting game fans, give it a try before you buy it, it may or may not be your cup of tea.… Expand
  22. RappScallion
    Apr 23, 2011
    10
    All in all Mortal Kombat is an excellent reboot of the franchise, a game carefully and lovingly crafted. As someone who have spent a minor fortune during my teens playing Mortal Kombat 1-3 at the local arcade, it's good to see Mortal Kombat embracing it's roots and delivering a fast. furious, ultra-violent and blood-soaked fighting game.

    PROS: + Excellent fighting game for newcomers and    All in all Mortal Kombat is an excellent reboot of the franchise, a game carefully and lovingly crafted. As someone who have spent a minor fortune during my teens playing Mortal Kombat 1-3 at the local arcade, it's good to see Mortal Kombat embracing it's roots and delivering a fast. furious, ultra-violent and blood-soaked fighting game.

    PROS:

    + Excellent fighting game for newcomers and veterans alike.
    + Easy to learn while at the same time deep enough for experienced players.
    + Tons of stuff to see and do: Story Mode, Challenge Tower, Online play and tons of collectibles. + The system for Tag Team play is excellent and a very innovative way of fighting.
    + Online play is fun, I really like the King of the Hill mode.
    + Superb characters and animation. The characters are truly unique looking and wickedly cool.
    + The stages are beautiful and evocative with lots of details and nice background animations.
    + Bloody, meaty and bone-crunching sound effects. It really sound gory to the max.
    + Lots and lots of fatalities and secret stuff.

    CONS:

    - At Normal difficulty I found the game really, really hard.
    - Some of the bosses are super cheesy and will drive you utterly furious with their lame, cheap moves.
    - No way to skip cut scenes. Being able to skip long X-Ray moves would be nice as well.    … Expand
  23. UrikoBB3
    Apr 22, 2011
    9
    The game is based on the events of MK1, MK2 and MK3, but with a storyline that differs from the original games. If you enjoyed the early Mortal Kombat games, this new one is well worth looking into. Story Mode is lengthy, but introduces you to every character and shows you all the character relationships as the time line progresses. Challenge Tower is akin to the 'Tower of Lost Souls' fromThe game is based on the events of MK1, MK2 and MK3, but with a storyline that differs from the original games. If you enjoyed the early Mortal Kombat games, this new one is well worth looking into. Story Mode is lengthy, but introduces you to every character and shows you all the character relationships as the time line progresses. Challenge Tower is akin to the 'Tower of Lost Souls' from Soul Calibur; beat 300 varying challenges to earn Koins. The challenges start off very easy but get difficult the further up the tower you get. Then there's the 'Test Your Might/Sight/Strike/Luck' minigames. Test Your Might is a button-masher from the first game, Test Your Strike is the same but requires precision, Test Your Sight is the old 'ball under a cup' game (but you die if you get it wrong!), and Test Your Luck is fights with slot reels that influence the battle. For example, Player 1 might be Narcoleptic, which makes them fall asleep randomly, but Player 2 might be Poisoned and lose health over time. There are so many combinations that it makes the mode very entertaining (and nauseating if the screen gets flipped upside down).

    Ladder is the typical mode from older MKs, where you fight 10 kombatants (8, 9, and 10 all being bosses), except now there is also a Tag Ladder so you can play either 1 player in a 2vs2, or use two players to control one character each. My only criticism with Ladder is that I feel the difficulty doesn't scale well; you'll generally decimate everyone upto the bosses, and then get completely humiliated.

    The fighting is a lot more in-depth than previous MK games, using a Super Meter which can be used for Enhanced Special Attacks, breakers to interrupt enemy combos, or for an X-Ray move which does high damage and shows internal damage. Word of warning though; X-Rays use all of your meter and can be usually blocked with relative ease.

    The Krypt and Nekropolis are where you'll get all your unlocks by spending Koins. These range from minor things like concept art, up to alternate costumes and secret fatalities.

    Speaking of fatalities, this MK has gone back to the gore in a big way. X-Ray moves show breaking bones, ruptured organs and so on, and the fatalities are mostly gruesome while not necessarily believable. Stage Fatalities also make a return, such as the Dead Pool's acid bath and the Pit's spikes.

    Finally, if you get the PS3 version, you also get Kratos from God of War as a playable character, as well as a stage based on the GoW series.

    Overall, MK 2011 is a huge return to form, and fans of the series will love it. While it's not the most refined fighter going, there's so much to do that you'll be busy for hours. Absolutely brilliant.    … Expand
  24. Rich78
    Apr 22, 2011
    9
    Blows my mind. Awesome story mode. Way better than SF4. Forget all about the convoluted storylines that don't quite line up from the previous titles. This game irons everything out in the outstanding story mode which also forces you to try everyone
  25. salahknows
    Apr 22, 2011
    9
    I was not a big fan of Deadly Alliance/Deception/Armageddon and there hasn't been a decent new character or storyline since the original creator Tobias (the Saibot of NoobSaibot) left the series. He was the guy who actually created the characters and stories of the original games. Ed Boone (the Noob of NoobSaibot) is an amazing programmer/designer, but I don't think he had anything to doI was not a big fan of Deadly Alliance/Deception/Armageddon and there hasn't been a decent new character or storyline since the original creator Tobias (the Saibot of NoobSaibot) left the series. He was the guy who actually created the characters and stories of the original games. Ed Boone (the Noob of NoobSaibot) is an amazing programmer/designer, but I don't think he had anything to do with the characters/story and they really fumbled things with the 3D versions of MK. That's one of the reasons why this one works so well for me. They went back to all of the original characters and based the storyline on Tobias' original storylines -- you know, all of the good ones. That's why this new one is awesome!!! What a throwback to the originals... I loved playing MK3 in the arcade when I was a kid and Trilogy on the PS1 was incredible fun. This game stacks up to the originals like none of the other 3D versions ever have and I would say even surpasses the originals. Netherrealm Studios did a great job and this is the most fun I've had playing a fighting game since... well I guess since Street Fighter 4, but that's not to knock MK. I mean that as a compliment. Not only do we get all of the original favorite characters and stories (with some twists), but it is incredible fun to play and really for a fighting game that is what counts most of all! I don't know what they plan on doing with the next one, but I hope they don't try to re-tell the stories or bring back all of the god-awful characters from the post-Tobias games (maybe except for Kenshi). I'd take Liu Kang/Sub-Zero/Scorpion/Sonya/Goro/ Shang Tsung over Daegon/Taven/Mavado/Li Mei/Darious/Nitara any day.Even though he hasn't worked on MK in a long time, Tobias should create the characters and stories for the next one.… Expand
  26. jl0329
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    No doubt this would be a 10 game for all the MK fan boys. From the perspective of a non-MK fanatic, this game is decent but definitely not deserve a perfect score. Please note that my review does not apply to the fan boys because I understand why they would get all pumped up for it. The things I love about this game - bloody, fast paced, AWESOME single player story mode (Best story modeNo doubt this would be a 10 game for all the MK fan boys. From the perspective of a non-MK fanatic, this game is decent but definitely not deserve a perfect score. Please note that my review does not apply to the fan boys because I understand why they would get all pumped up for it. The things I love about this game - bloody, fast paced, AWESOME single player story mode (Best story mode for a fighting game I've ever played), a lot of playable characters.The things I don't like - special moves of most characters look gay & animation is sub-par, x-ray attack animation takes too long (they are exciting to watch for the first couple of times, but after that, it just drags the pace of the battle), graphic is ok (looks like a 2009 game). To sum up, a decent fighting game that would be appreciated by its fans and accepted by most.… Expand
  27. addyb
    Apr 22, 2011
    10
    Great reboot of the series. I personally think it's the best since MK2. The amount of content is staggering and theres plenty of game modes for single and multiplayer. The fight engine has been refined but still feels old school. Great roster and of course fatalities are back.
    Oh and challenge mode will take a while. Not 20 minutes like some other idiot posted.
  28. FudgeSociety
    Apr 21, 2011
    10
    Gameplay is flawless, fast paced fighting engine, and the return of the fatality. The best modern fighting game to be released. BlazBlu can't compete with the fast paced action of this game. 10/10.
  29. snowman2149
    Apr 21, 2011
    10
    One of the best fighting games ever and by far the best Mortal Kombat game, this is a must buy no matter what!! There's a TON of content in here especially on the ps3(KRATOS FTW!)
  30. DrunkenMaster
    Apr 21, 2011
    8
    Mortal Kombat is a redesign of the original, taking most of the "fluff" that had been adding and throwing it in bloody meat grinder. The single player itself suffers from some serious difficulty in fights which I attribute to poor creativity in designing more difficult battles. Skill is not relevant here more an understanding of how to cheaply beat some of the more difficult battles.Mortal Kombat is a redesign of the original, taking most of the "fluff" that had been adding and throwing it in bloody meat grinder. The single player itself suffers from some serious difficulty in fights which I attribute to poor creativity in designing more difficult battles. Skill is not relevant here more an understanding of how to cheaply beat some of the more difficult battles. Lets be serious though, who buys Mortal Kombat for redundant single player fights, the real meat and 'taters comes from the multi-player.

    Nothing and i mean nothing is more satisfying then knocking the pants off someone online only to finish them with a brutal and gory finisher that would put smiles on the creators of Saw. That being said the gore does not overshadow creative and intense level design, coupled with unrivaled sound design in a fighter; making Mortal Kombat one of the most visual and auditory delights on the system.    … Expand
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#32 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#18 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#26 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    90
    The silky smooth combat combined with the classic twists on the fatalities in the game, of which there are at least two per character not including stage specific ones, and naturally some hidden things that I don't want to spoil here.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 20, 2011
    85
    A very good reboot for the series. 3D-arenas have been axed, so the combat system is simpler and at the same time more refined. [May 2011]
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jun 2, 2011
    90
    Mortal Kombat is a great service to fans, but not only fans. It's also a great proposal for anyone who is interested in fighting games.
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