Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath

 PlayStation 4
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 108 Ratings

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  1. Jimmyl
    May 29, 2020
    0
    Extremely overpriced grindfest, Its a shame because ths has some of the best art direction and writing of any fighting game, but the extremely frustrating towers of time and the infuriating Boss fight with Kronika honestly makes me hate this game.

    Who ever designed the kronika boss fight should be sacked seriously, Netherrealm studios does not respect your time or your money. I CAN    Extremely overpriced grindfest, Its a shame because ths has some of the best art direction and writing of any fighting game, but the extremely frustrating towers of time and the infuriating Boss fight with Kronika honestly makes me hate this game.

    Who ever designed the kronika boss fight should be sacked seriously, Netherrealm studios does not respect your time or your money.

    I CAN NOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH,,, DO NOT BUY THIS EXPANSION.    … Expand
  2. Kinokee
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    Cons: I can't play the Krypt. It feels like whomever signed off on the Krypt has not made a game since the PSP era. The motion blur implemented is straight from the last century and makes me nauseous to the point I feel like throwing up and need to lie down and sleep it off. It last -ten- hours. Part of it was my fault for ignoring it but I didn't think it would be so bad since it's youCons: I can't play the Krypt. It feels like whomever signed off on the Krypt has not made a game since the PSP era. The motion blur implemented is straight from the last century and makes me nauseous to the point I feel like throwing up and need to lie down and sleep it off. It last -ten- hours. Part of it was my fault for ignoring it but I didn't think it would be so bad since it's you know, 2020 and technology has advanced. Also the camera is so zoomed in on the fighter. Who cares about the fighter, let me enjoy the MK environment. Why is this random traveler such a main focus point of the Krypt. Why is it not the lore and atmosphere? Why does the camera change all the time to zoom in on the chest I'm opening? I don't care. All it makes me do is re-adjust my stupid camera after every chest. It's so tedious I don't even want to open chests anymore. That and force moving the camera disorients me because it causes more motion blur and makes me sick. This Krypt is possibly one of the worst things this entire generation.

    Sometimes I feel like the game is missing inputs from my controller when I use commands involving multiple buttons at once. Not just x and square but also things like diagonal jumping. Sometimes I only jump straight up into the air.

    This could be from me not being good enough or using the wrong character but I couldn't convert anything from ducking low attacks which made me feel useless punishing people who keep rolling at me.

    Of the online games I played none of them had a perfect connection and there was some modicum amount of lag involved despite me having a fast internet connection.

    The DLC characters are somewhat hit and miss with some of them being far less interesting compared to others. Spawn is rad though.

    Pros: Base story mode is great. It's akin to watching a movie. There's so much time between fights and time spent building out everything. It's easily one of the best story modes of any fighting game. The fighters in the story are all explained and have reason to be where they are.

    One of the greatest fighting game tutorials that goes into incredible depth. It goes above and beyond the basic intro on how to play this specific fighting game but also introduces high level fighting game strategies and tech.
    The amount of available frame data is fantastic and the hourglasses to display the timing for combos in the training is greatly appreciated.

    The roster selection is more than almost any other fighting game and although I had no connection to some fighters I felt others very easy to pickup and play.
    The combos are fairly simple to do once you get a hang of the timing the game is expecting and the special attack gauges this game employs are interesting since they separated the gauge to defense and offensive specific ones.    … Expand
  3. damien_k98
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    The DLC characters are solid, but the story expansion is definitely not worth $40. Aftermath consists of of 5 chapters that feel like you're playing the Decepticons campaign from the 2007 Transformers game, the story is solid, but ruined by the stupid logic of some characters. If you're thinking about buying it, just wait till they sell everything separately.
  4. kobaltronics
    Jun 9, 2020
    0
    Totally overpriced and full of microtransactions. If you don’t have it, wait to the komplete edition or for a sale. The game is gorgeous, but too way violent and quite absurd: all girls are full dressed and all men are half-naked. The script is decent for a fighting game, the combat is OK, not near as Street Fighter, but is OK. New additions doesn’t justify the pricing and almost an insultTotally overpriced and full of microtransactions. If you don’t have it, wait to the komplete edition or for a sale. The game is gorgeous, but too way violent and quite absurd: all girls are full dressed and all men are half-naked. The script is decent for a fighting game, the combat is OK, not near as Street Fighter, but is OK. New additions doesn’t justify the pricing and almost an insult for the people who paid 100 bucks, because they (the studio) decided to charge like a new game this DLC. It’s a shame that a good game now is reduced to a money beggar, like a cell game. This was my last MK at day 1. Next iteration, surely I will wait for a sale. Not a good way to treat your loyal customers / fans. NetherRealm / Warner: You’re killing Mortal Kombat. A good thing: Friendship finishers are beautiful and they’re very funny.… Expand
  5. evildoomfoot
    Jun 1, 2020
    1
    love MK, really like MK11 and that's why i shelled out around $100 to get the top tier package at release. Now i'm supposed to shell out another $40 for 3 new characters and some stupid story in a fighting game? This seems to be the new standard with the AAA studios now, season passes that don't cover all the planned content and micro transactions to boot. aaaaand it 5 months we'll be ablelove MK, really like MK11 and that's why i shelled out around $100 to get the top tier package at release. Now i'm supposed to shell out another $40 for 3 new characters and some stupid story in a fighting game? This seems to be the new standard with the AAA studios now, season passes that don't cover all the planned content and micro transactions to boot. aaaaand it 5 months we'll be able to buy the "ultimate" edition with all the Kontent, 5 five months after that the ultimate version will be on sale on steam for $20 and i'll feel like an ass hat again.... FU WB games… Expand
  6. ltedas
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    Worst story we've ever had in this franchise. Pathetic roster. Awful single player content and progression with god damn RNG and failed concept of towers of time (lol someone actually thought that consumables and modificators is a good idea lmao). AI battle (no comments. A mode for those who hate to play this game so much that they let it play for itself. And I thought I bought aWorst story we've ever had in this franchise. Pathetic roster. Awful single player content and progression with god damn RNG and failed concept of towers of time (lol someone actually thought that consumables and modificators is a good idea lmao). AI battle (no comments. A mode for those who hate to play this game so much that they let it play for itself. And I thought I bought a full-fledged console game, not a freaking mobile crap).

    This game is one of the worst in a franchise right there with MK4 (just for different reasons). Year passed since release of this **** yet the game is still unfinished bullcrap. I hate developers of this ****ass game with big passion.    … Expand
  7. rb85
    May 26, 2020
    0
    Aftermath is a Kombat Pack with makeup. It is absurd for Mr. Ed Boon to launch such a slot. There have always been unlockable characters in past games. We understand that it is in the market to launch character packs ... but it is worse than beating your own mother to launch a story mode DLC, which tends to be canonical. Warner, NetherReal and Ed Boon are not going to see my money anytimeAftermath is a Kombat Pack with makeup. It is absurd for Mr. Ed Boon to launch such a slot. There have always been unlockable characters in past games. We understand that it is in the market to launch character packs ... but it is worse than beating your own mother to launch a story mode DLC, which tends to be canonical. Warner, NetherReal and Ed Boon are not going to see my money anytime soon. The gamer community should revolt with this type of practice.… Expand
  8. LOBOSCO
    May 27, 2020
    0
    everyone who buyed the game at collection edition or anyone just got a punch to the face
  9. Angelos_BoC
    Jun 28, 2020
    6
    It's true that the story could have been a lot better, but it wouldn't bother me if the price of the DLC was reasonable. It's not worth the money you have to pay for it, but if you are a Mortal Kombat fan like me you are trapped, because you'll want to have the most up-to-date version of the game, as well as all the characters. As content it definitely deserves better than a 6, but that'sIt's true that the story could have been a lot better, but it wouldn't bother me if the price of the DLC was reasonable. It's not worth the money you have to pay for it, but if you are a Mortal Kombat fan like me you are trapped, because you'll want to have the most up-to-date version of the game, as well as all the characters. As content it definitely deserves better than a 6, but that's what it gets from me, and I still think I'm being lenient.… Expand
  10. wigclyne
    Jun 1, 2020
    2
    I was very happy with MK11, I even got it with the first batch of dlc. But this is overpriced, nearly the price of a full game! Wasnt happy with a barebones Tekken 7 and the poor dlc released and wont be coming back for 8. If MK11 makes same mistakes fleecing gamers I wont be back for 12
  11. Deathrain
    May 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even for a MK fan since MK3, it sure may seems a lot to pay $40(AU $60) for me to pay for expansion pack. But after I finished the game I have to say MK11: Aftermath is a better story version of MK11. The story consists of 5 chapter that full of amazing story, character details and battle! They used some scenes from the previous MK11, which make its look recycle scene but the familiarity also adds another exciting elements to it! After all, they are going back through time to fix it.

    What’s best about MK11:Aftermath is how they include all the original characters that is very important without much involvement of the new characters (Cassie, Jacqui, Erron Black, etc.)! It brings the nostalgia back and it reminds us why Shao Kahn, Sindel, and Shang Tsung are the best original villain of MK series!

    Hands down to MK11: Aftermath!

    One only flaw is just that how Netherrealm studio makes us fan to pay big extra amount just for it! Though, again it’s worth it!    … Expand
  12. Helga445
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Great game is a great game - with is a blockbuster movie. Netherrealm studios didn't just give us a dlc, but a full experience and the result shows it. Story people will love this, over the top with smooth execution, full of tragic moments, I find myself feeling sorrow, anger, hope and despair all along the way. The execution is just incredible, game play enticing and intense, didn't looseGreat game is a great game - with is a blockbuster movie. Netherrealm studios didn't just give us a dlc, but a full experience and the result shows it. Story people will love this, over the top with smooth execution, full of tragic moments, I find myself feeling sorrow, anger, hope and despair all along the way. The execution is just incredible, game play enticing and intense, didn't loose a notch from the previous MK11 release.… Expand
  13. XanderDean
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    MK11 was a good game, with the inclusion of Aftermath it is still a good game. However for me personally, the games story is only there for fan service, nothing more. If that works for you, then great! It just didn't for me. However, if you would call yourself a hardcore Mortal Kombat fan then you probably already own this game, if you don't then you should! The gameplay isn't the bestMK11 was a good game, with the inclusion of Aftermath it is still a good game. However for me personally, the games story is only there for fan service, nothing more. If that works for you, then great! It just didn't for me. However, if you would call yourself a hardcore Mortal Kombat fan then you probably already own this game, if you don't then you should! The gameplay isn't the best experience NetherRealm Studios have done (That would be MKX) but it is still quite fun and will keep you entertained. A final point would be that the accusations of abhorrent microtransactions are blatant lies! At no point does the game require additional purchases to acquire content, all of it can be earned in game. The microtransactions are there if you want to earn specific COSMETIC items faster than unlocking them yourself, which with the addition of Aftermath has been made quite easy. The game IS a grind if that's what you enjoy but the grind never feels overwhelming and in some ways isn't even really a grind. Overall, I enjoyed this game but I do hope the next entry improves where this game is lacking.… Expand
  14. Yomismo28
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A huge DLC with a lot of good Kontent , over 2 hours of extra story mode and 3 great new playable kharacters… Expand
  15. andrekensei40
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    great dlc, i loved, the story is solid, but ruined by the stupid logic of some characters. If you're thinking about buying it, just wait till they sell everything separately.
  16. bender1991
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    It has to be one of the best work from netherrealm studios, great history with a lot of plot twists, simply amazing!! I liked it a lot
  17. TBrando
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Bom no lançamento o jogo passou por uns problemas grandes e tudo mais só que agora as coisas que chegavam ser abusivas nas primeiras versões estão mais tranquilas e o jogo em questão de gameplay e excelente, ja em história tbm é muito bom por mais que tenha alguns furinhos mais não deixa de ser na minha opinião o melhor Mk !
  18. Gmaxxx
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Best mk ever made. This experience was totally diferent from all previous games
  19. TheSureFireGame
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    This Special Edition of the MK11 comes with 3 new Fighters (including an 80s Action Movie Hero), New Stages, the ability to do Friendships to end matches, and additional chapters for the story mode, which is a first for MK. Depending on how you play (online or offline) you might find the price a bit steep. But it's definitely worth checking out as Netherrealm continues leading the pack inThis Special Edition of the MK11 comes with 3 new Fighters (including an 80s Action Movie Hero), New Stages, the ability to do Friendships to end matches, and additional chapters for the story mode, which is a first for MK. Depending on how you play (online or offline) you might find the price a bit steep. But it's definitely worth checking out as Netherrealm continues leading the pack in how to make New Age Fighting Games.… Expand
  20. aosan
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    This game is meh. Cool graphics, not bad battle system, medium story (but aftermath story is garbage).
    Also I don't like game transformation into GaaS. Towers of Time (more like Waste of Time) is smoker's Challenge Tower, lol. Now is not fun CT from MK9.
    The variations did not work in the previous game of the series, they do not work here either. Why do they keep making them at all?
  21. zer0cool
    Dec 25, 2020
    4
    Мы запоем играли в «девятку», потом с лёгким сопротивлением, но всё же перешли на «десятку», а сейчас, похоже, настаёт эпоха «одиннадцатки». Это опять ровно та же игра, что и прежде, где всё одновременно и очень узнаваемо, и сделано по-новому. Ещё одно вливание свежей крови в серию, которая, в общем-то, ещё даже не начала застаиваться.Мы запоем играли в «девятку», потом с лёгким сопротивлением, но всё же перешли на «десятку», а сейчас, похоже, настаёт эпоха «одиннадцатки». Это опять ровно та же игра, что и прежде, где всё одновременно и очень узнаваемо, и сделано по-новому. Ещё одно вливание свежей крови в серию, которая, в общем-то, ещё даже не начала застаиваться.
  22. RedDragon1240
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    This is a great fighting game. Don't listen to the people that say microstransactions are almost obligatory or that you have to pay to win. This is a difficult game if you go online but only your skill will get you winning.

    Pros: The best graphics in a fighting game The most classic MK characters are included as well as new great characters Story mode is factastic Cons: Paying    This is a great fighting game. Don't listen to the people that say microstransactions are almost obligatory or that you have to pay to win. This is a difficult game if you go online but only your skill will get you winning.

    Pros:
    The best graphics in a fighting game
    The most classic MK characters are included as well as new great characters
    Story mode is factastic

    Cons:
    Paying for every new DLC is awful. Netherrealm Studios, we are on a pandemic. Como on!
    A bad ping can literally make you lose a fight online.
    Towers of time will make you frustrated.

    Overall it's a great game. A must play if you like fighting games.    … Expand
  23. Dodo_Sy
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If definitely the best fighting game we have seen in recent years. It have good story even though they often break their laws of time travel, also really amazing gameplay, even thought its slower than MKX and the inclusion of crushing blows gives the gameplay a whole new feeling. Amazing DLC and guest characters also makes the game feel refreshed… Expand
  24. AlexeyLilicenko
    Aug 12, 2020
    5
    Not bad. Too bad developers have lost respect to women characters, they became ugly, like girls cannot look after themselves anymore.

    Also pretty complex Krypt, unlocking fatalities became pain in a ass. And, it is donating hell (buy dlc, buy character, buy resources, wtf? So annoying. In the end you can spent so much money, instead of buying few other new games). IMHO previous 2 parts    Not bad. Too bad developers have lost respect to women characters, they became ugly, like girls cannot look after themselves anymore.

    Also pretty complex Krypt, unlocking fatalities became pain in a ass.

    And, it is donating hell (buy dlc, buy character, buy resources, wtf? So annoying. In the end you can spent so much money, instead of buying few other new games).

    IMHO previous 2 parts were more interesting.    … Expand
  25. marvel987dc
    Aug 25, 2020
    7
    Gran juego de peleas pero para mi es el peor de los 3 mortal kombats de las nueva saga, es un muy buen juego pero las microtransacciones parecen obligatorias y te gastaria casi el triple de lo que te gastaste en el juego en contenido adicional , su ritmo de peleas es el mas lento que sus 2 antecesores y te quedas sin personajes después de unas 10 batallas con amigos adonde mires sonGran juego de peleas pero para mi es el peor de los 3 mortal kombats de las nueva saga, es un muy buen juego pero las microtransacciones parecen obligatorias y te gastaria casi el triple de lo que te gastaste en el juego en contenido adicional , su ritmo de peleas es el mas lento que sus 2 antecesores y te quedas sin personajes después de unas 10 batallas con amigos adonde mires son microtrasacciones tienes que pagar por todo,en cuanto al modo historia es el mejor de los 3 mezclando ciencia ficción viajes en el tiempo y mas dura alrededor de unas 6 u 7 horas. "VALE LA PENA COMPRARLO PERO SOLO LA VERSIÓN AFTERMATH"… Expand
  26. houfie
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor história de um jogo de luta. Eu fiquei muito tenso depois que o Shao Khan quebrou a perna do Liu Kang. E os novos personagens que vieram são muito bons.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 23 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 37
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection is a great re-release, including an interesting additional story that expands the game world and adds three cool characters, as well as a full “battle set” with six new fighters. All of them have their own unique features and are aimed at different audiences. The new chapters of the story are well-directed and represent a fascinating mini-series with breaks for gameplay. In addition, the new arenas, as well as the introduction of Stage Fatality and Friendship, will please old fans of the series.
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  2. M3
    Jul 4, 2020
    80
    Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath is a modern take on the "Game of the Year" collections that are common in the fighting genre. It has excellent new additions to the character roster and an even more twisted story. Adding that to the already existing content makes this package one of the most complete fighting games.
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  3. Digital Chumps
    Jun 25, 2020
    84
    For accessible, deep, fun, and nostalgic-rich fighting, you’d be hard-pressed to do any better than MK11: Aftermath.
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