Mortal Kombat X

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  1. falloutcritic
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    8/10 - great control, one of the better fighters out there. there is a lot of optimization cool fatalities and cool new characters. 2 things i disliked 1. online play has no filter for weaker players 2. way too much pay to play here with too much dlc
  2. ElChapo
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    Terrble game, have been playing MK since arcade days and this is the worst. Story mode was turned off after 20 minutes seems its just like watching a film(and not a good one) that stops every few minutes to let you fight. Replacing older classic charcters with offsprings of others just seems lazy. Online doesnt work and the fact they expect people to pay for so much of the game afterTerrble game, have been playing MK since arcade days and this is the worst. Story mode was turned off after 20 minutes seems its just like watching a film(and not a good one) that stops every few minutes to let you fight. Replacing older classic charcters with offsprings of others just seems lazy. Online doesnt work and the fact they expect people to pay for so much of the game after already paying 70€ for it? Half a game and expected to pay for the other half poor game, wont be buying another one… Expand
  3. LuckySevens_7
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    MORTAL KOMBAT...TAM TAM TAM TAM TA DA TAM TAM TAM TAM TA DA TAM TAM TAM TAM...TADAM TADAM TADAM TADAM TADAM...TADAM TADAM TADAM TADAM TADAM...FINISH HER....FATALITY...BRUTALITY...XRAY...FLAWLESS VICTORY...anyone who rates this game anything less than a 10, I disagree....that is all
  4. ReakingHavok
    Jun 11, 2015
    5
    Stop with all of the microtransactions!!!! give your consumer and fans of the game the **** that is already on disk and should be available from the start. not to mention all the bugs on release.
  5. Ikaros
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    I do realize this might not be the best math fighting and all, balance might be a bit off. None of this will bother you if you aren't crazy fighting nerd. For normal people, average gamers, I mean, MKX is a pure holiday. Everything you ever saw in MK series is here and it's bloody perfect! Female characters finally look cute, they're not like those protein monstrosities from MK9. X-rayI do realize this might not be the best math fighting and all, balance might be a bit off. None of this will bother you if you aren't crazy fighting nerd. For normal people, average gamers, I mean, MKX is a pure holiday. Everything you ever saw in MK series is here and it's bloody perfect! Female characters finally look cute, they're not like those protein monstrosities from MK9. X-ray attacks are finally x-ray, eXtra detailed. Storyline is finally interesting and detailed (storyline in fighting? I know what you're thinking, guys, but you HAVE to see it, it'll amaze you from every point). I can go on for days, here, I just want you to understand one simple fact:
    MKX is here and it's bloody awesome.
    Every tiny thing that was in MK9 lived on to its sequel and was carefully expanded. Even Krypt is not just a bonus area, it's a quest, an adventure! You have to explore various locations and... dudes, don't listen to me, just play it already.
    If you thought that MKX is just a repaired MK9, as I thought during all the development process, just dig your doubts somewhere deep and dark, buy a game and prepare to be amazed. The less you know about the game the better.    … Expand
  6. Zimbardo
    Jun 7, 2015
    7
    Pros: Solid fighter.

    Cons: Short story which doesn't include a bulk of the character roster, grinding for gold (or paying to unlock), & more m-m-m-micro transactions!
  7. johnwebb501
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Great game. My only problem with Mortal Kombat X is the over priced Kombat Pack. They also try to sell full crypt unlock for $20. Now come on guys don't rape us just cause you know you have hardcore fans. Think about it.
  8. AlecSamuel
    Jun 5, 2015
    8
    Gameplay- Brilliant but can get repetitive unless you play competitively.
    Graphics- Really Good
    Story- Not bad but could have been better and longer.
    Worth the money- It has plenty of content for the fans, but for first time begginers, who mainly want action will feel empty. So yes for fans and beginners, wait for it to be cheaper.
  9. bugalugz
    Jun 1, 2015
    6
    I dont what to say about this game its was it was average compared to number 9 they got rid of kabal and afew others the story was average to everything was average i use the average word alot because well it was erm average anyway tekken 7 will be here soon.
  10. SuperMe
    May 27, 2015
    9
    Mortal Kombat X is a very entertaining game. If you like fighting games it will keep you entertained for hours. There's a wide selection of characters and the game seems well balanced. It's irritating that a number of characters are additional charged DLC but tere's enough variety for them not to be missed. Overall a great game that's well worth buying.
  11. SwiftReviews
    May 26, 2015
    8
    Exactly what you would expect from a fighting game or indeed a mortal kombat game, they made improvements on all aspects of the game, created plenty of game modes, introduced some new characters and took a step forward.

    Not a perfect score, game glitch for alot of people who couldn't unlock content straight away that was available for everyone else from the start. Not enough playable    Exactly what you would expect from a fighting game or indeed a mortal kombat game, they made improvements on all aspects of the game, created plenty of game modes, introduced some new characters and took a step forward.

    Not a perfect score, game glitch for alot of people who couldn't unlock content straight away that was available for everyone else from the start. Not enough playable characters, which they probably intend to make you pay for in the future.    … Expand
  12. EpikTheMaster
    May 23, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do you want a good fighting game? Then Mortal Kombat X is here to give you one.
    Mortal Kombat X does so many things great like:
    -The Graphics are great for the 8th generation of gaming and fatalities look awesome especially Kenshi's fatality. Also the levels look awesome
    -The Controls show greatness in showing that when you press a button or preform a special move it will happen.
    - Instead of the levels being there to just look pretty you can interact with items in that level
    -Fighters now have three variations but sometimes this can be a downside(Read deeper for details)
    - Training rooms exist so you can sharpen up your skills against future opponents with any character of your choosing
    - Story mode is Pretty good but has a few disappointments(Again read deeper for details)

    - Lastly, There's plenty of content in this game leaving you entertained for hours a day.
    Sadly every game has its flaws and this is no exception.
    -Story mode leaves many things unexplained like for example: why did Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade break up? and also underwhelms that giant beast known as Ferra/Torr.
    -The variations have only one flaw like only one variation for Raiden has his teleport.
    -Easy Fatalities are just...dumb.
    -Faction mode has some dead factions like the special forces faction which should be fixed.
    -"Unlock everything in the Krypt" Shouldn't exist like...really.
    - WHATS WITH ALL THE DLC? are our future games just DLC hubs?
    -(This is actually a thing AngryJoe addressed)Goro is actually on the disc you buy in the game(Which should make him playable) but you still need to pay five whole dollars for it....GG.
    - Lastly, I have to play a HORRIBLE pay to win version of the game on mobile to unlock stuff? Ultra fail.
    But the game still is great even with these body shots. It delivers what it needs and executes it very well.
    8/10 they put good effort into this but parts of it feel just...poor.    … Expand
  13. Philli_86
    May 23, 2015
    8
    I enjoy the occasional fighting game but am by no means a fighting title fanatic. I rarely play fighting titles other than Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter and even then I burn out quickly but Mortal Kombat X kept me playing well beyond my normal fatigue point with fighting games. I spent over 20 hours playing the first week it was released and I have a wife and three kids =-0. The reasonI enjoy the occasional fighting game but am by no means a fighting title fanatic. I rarely play fighting titles other than Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter and even then I burn out quickly but Mortal Kombat X kept me playing well beyond my normal fatigue point with fighting games. I spent over 20 hours playing the first week it was released and I have a wife and three kids =-0. The reason I only gave it an 8/10 is because it is like a mirror image of its predecessor. The story and some slight mechanics tweaks are the only differences and lets be honest not many people buy Mortal Kombat for the story mode. That makes the differences practically invisible and even many of the X-rays are so similar they started out boring because I have seen them many times in the previous title.

    Now that I've said that I'll explain why I love Mortal Kombat X. The clans, living towers, custom multiplayer matches, and profile bonuses based on your portrait, emblem, etc. Ranking up and supporting your clan keeps me playing for hours feeling like their is a point. The steady changing of the living towers for the hourly, daily, and weekly towers keep it fresh and provide players with a reason to keep playing months after release. The new match conditions are fun and entertaining with friends and provide hours of fun matchmaking that feels fresh for a long time because of the wide variety of match conditions that can be set. Overall the game could have tried harder to be more original but still offers enough new content to be a great title.    … Expand
  14. HunterFisher2
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Overall this a an amazing game the combat is smooth and deep. It has a large roster and 3 variations per character. There are a lot of DLCs released already, but I don't see the big deal with that. A lot of people are mad about this for some reason. Them selling easy fatality's, Krypt unlocks, and pointless character skins isn't hurting you any, and there has always been character DLC forOverall this a an amazing game the combat is smooth and deep. It has a large roster and 3 variations per character. There are a lot of DLCs released already, but I don't see the big deal with that. A lot of people are mad about this for some reason. Them selling easy fatality's, Krypt unlocks, and pointless character skins isn't hurting you any, and there has always been character DLC for games like this so I don't see how it's now a big deal. If i had to score I'd give it a 9. The only down side is the story is short and the AI tends to spam attacks on medium and below difficulty so newer players may struggle at first.… Expand
  15. Bigwill
    May 17, 2015
    10
    I haven't played the game but I've seen enough to say the game is great.Don't listen to the haters.Most of them hate on games because there crappy connection that is probably caused by someone watching YouTube in the house.Anyway NetherRealm did an excellent job on this game and it will take hours of playing to finally get bored and do something productive.
  16. oDjento
    May 16, 2015
    7
    Not a wide variety of thing to do in this game but then again it is a fighting game. Pretty fun overall with a reasonably goof fighting system and polished graphics. Less fatalities but far more grotesque, just how fans like it. Story is alright, shortish length though but this game I'd say is more made for party tournaments with mates and fills that category brilliantly. Fun game, but funNot a wide variety of thing to do in this game but then again it is a fighting game. Pretty fun overall with a reasonably goof fighting system and polished graphics. Less fatalities but far more grotesque, just how fans like it. Story is alright, shortish length though but this game I'd say is more made for party tournaments with mates and fills that category brilliantly. Fun game, but fun in installments with mates after a certain amount of time.… Expand
  17. ChosenOne
    May 15, 2015
    5
    Really good game. But after Injustice I expected a little bit more of everything.
    And a main fail - online. Game is pretty online-oriented (daily quests, faction wars...), but online itself is almost unplayable. Today average lag feels somewhere near a 300 - 500 ms. And with a 50 - 100 ms lag you already can't do any combo. How can it be, when Tekken TT2 and revolution's online on ps3    Really good game. But after Injustice I expected a little bit more of everything.
    And a main fail - online. Game is pretty online-oriented (daily quests, faction wars...), but online itself is almost unplayable. Today average lag feels somewhere near a 300 - 500 ms. And with a 50 - 100 ms lag you already can't do any combo. How can it be, when Tekken TT2 and revolution's online on ps3 works perfectly since release day, and till now.    … Expand
  18. chrisdude516
    May 13, 2015
    10
    i really love the game personally the gore is a bit over done but it is awesome the new fatalities and brought back brutalities its great. i hate how people are saying it is a rip off that we have to pay so much for new characters because they are like 15 dollars or something it costed them so much more to make the damned character so just be grateful they made the characters as dlci really love the game personally the gore is a bit over done but it is awesome the new fatalities and brought back brutalities its great. i hate how people are saying it is a rip off that we have to pay so much for new characters because they are like 15 dollars or something it costed them so much more to make the damned character so just be grateful they made the characters as dlc content they didn't have to make it so shut up. the game really offers advanced gameplay it magnificent best i have played out of the franchise .… Expand
  19. skrill3d
    May 11, 2015
    9
    Awesome game, better than previous MKs for some reasons but worse than others. I miss the babalities, friendships, stage fatalities, knocking people into other arenas. Seeing the same special move (L2+R2) over and over and over again gets old fast though.
  20. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  21. Jerry4050
    May 6, 2015
    9
    I never experience a Mortal Kombat game like this. I can feel the X-rays and the fatalities more then I did in the previous installment. The graphics do look better which is something I did expected but the levels and character design are nearly flawless.

    My only gripe with this game is how the combo layout is a bit harder to pull off compare to MK9 so I played as less of the characters    I never experience a Mortal Kombat game like this. I can feel the X-rays and the fatalities more then I did in the previous installment. The graphics do look better which is something I did expected but the levels and character design are nearly flawless.

    My only gripe with this game is how the combo layout is a bit harder to pull off compare to MK9 so I played as less of the characters because everyone do play differently, also unlocking the costumes is not that fair some I have to play it online to get them but I dont want to pay to play it online so Im still stuck with a few costumes unlockable.

    My last gripe is unlocking everything in the Krypt can take you forever. I remember how quickly I unlocked everything in MK9 and got more coins but NetherRealm wants you to pay them the $19.99 to unlock everyhing but anyways I dont really care about unlocking everything.

    I did got the Kombat Pack DLC so I am a bit pissed that every 4 characters I have to wait for a while for each of them to be release but they should of told the fans that not all 4 characters isn't ready yet.

    Overall the Story mode has been approved even in one sitting, I beat it. That got me very shocked that I beat the story mode in less then 4 hours in Medium mode. I do like a lot of the backstory for each of the new characters. I wish their was more about Erron Black which hes my favorite so far.

    Graphics:10
    Sounds:9
    Gameplay: 8
    Replay Value:9

    9.2 out of 10 from me    … Expand
  22. Malooga
    May 5, 2015
    9
    It wont take long to explain why Mortal Kombat X is the best executed title in the franchise. Aside from a story that somewhat lacks in the true "chaos without reason" tone set in the MK universe (it felt more like 7th Heaven meets MK complete with "life lessons" and a strong focus on friends and family), it still manages to attach a 4-6 hour campaign on top of an already stellar fightingIt wont take long to explain why Mortal Kombat X is the best executed title in the franchise. Aside from a story that somewhat lacks in the true "chaos without reason" tone set in the MK universe (it felt more like 7th Heaven meets MK complete with "life lessons" and a strong focus on friends and family), it still manages to attach a 4-6 hour campaign on top of an already stellar fighting game.

    What stands out the most here is attention to detail. From each character having specific dialogue catered to their opponent (mirror match introductions are often hilarious), to the insane level of gore that gamer's have come to expect from the franchise, its all represented in style and a certain fluidity that is lost on many developers. PACKED with extras and unlockables (the most I have seen in ANY game of recent memory) as well as several variations on traditional Kombat game styles. KOTH and 5v5's are a couple of examples, with little touches like stage effects (low gravity, minimized arena, random ice missiles, etc...) if you wanted to play 100 matches between two characters you could with no two matches having the same win conditions/arena conditions. Add in an extra level of customization via character sub-sets (all 24 standard characters have 3 different styles a piece) and what you get is probably the most polished and balanced fighting game in years.

    9/10, pick it up if you are or have ever been a fan of the series. I lost interest a loooooong time ago, and NetherRealms has rekindled that flame with a solid "Injustice"-esque entry for current gen.    … Expand
  23. gunnerloco
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Great game! Fighting moves are awesome. Graphics are good. Combinations are great. Really brutal. Love how the bones crack, you can see every detail. Characters are very well done.
  24. sugarias
    Apr 30, 2015
    9
    the best fighting game for ps4 at this moment,great graphics and sound effects,good roster and great moves!also many gaming modes sure to please everyone!a must have if you like this kind of games!
  25. ToFewViews
    Apr 30, 2015
    8
    Mortal Kombat X, or "MKX" Is the newest and most brutally gorie release so far. It takes what Mortal Kombat is known for the most and runs with it, the fatalities and X-Ray's are better then they have ever been. Every bone crunch and disembowelment sounds and goods great thanks to 60FPS and a great audio. The 60 FPS may not seem like a bit deal but it helps extremely with hit boxes and howMortal Kombat X, or "MKX" Is the newest and most brutally gorie release so far. It takes what Mortal Kombat is known for the most and runs with it, the fatalities and X-Ray's are better then they have ever been. Every bone crunch and disembowelment sounds and goods great thanks to 60FPS and a great audio. The 60 FPS may not seem like a bit deal but it helps extremely with hit boxes and how smooth the characters control. Most the characters are evenly matched with a few that stand out that could use some changes. Online matches sadly usually consist of Schorpion fights but if you know your character enough you can put up a fight.
    The amount of characters they give you to choose from is quite nice as well, with the attention of quite a few new fighters and more in DLC on the way. The new characters breath some fresh air into the fights and have very original designs and fighting styles.
    Story mode has a great plot to it and has you play through with multiple characters so you get to give them all a bit of a try. Now that's fun for the first bit but once you get to the more difficult fights and are stuck playing a character you may dislike or have trouble playing the game becomes extremely frustrating and not to fun. At least the towers from previous games are back so you can challenge yourself with your favorite character. The ability to unlock new Fatalities/Costumes/X-rays is also a great idea and kept me going back to spend my "Koins" on new stuff.
    If you were a fan of the old MK games or have a next gen gen system and looking to beat up your friends, MKX is a great and fun way to do so.    … Expand
  26. SrGabs
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    Loved this game.

    What you will got here? The good: Tree unique fighting styles for every playable character. Amazing looks. Factions. Tons of single player kontent, like towers, test your luck, test your might, online AND history mode. The kript totally remade. The bad: No tag mode. Online issues, lag and disconnects. This game is an awesome fighting game! A slap in    Loved this game.

    What you will got here?

    The good:

    Tree unique fighting styles for every playable character.
    Amazing looks.
    Factions.
    Tons of single player kontent, like towers, test your luck, test your might, online AND history mode.
    The kript totally remade.

    The bad:

    No tag mode.
    Online issues, lag and disconnects.

    This game is an awesome fighting game!
    A slap in the face of CRAPCOM money suck titles.
    Get it now!    … Expand
  27. hoppypoppy1
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    The best fighting game I have ever played! A plethora of characters with 3 variations for each and enough arenas to keep the visuals unique and different. Very fluid, rewarding game play and flawless online play (depending on your internet connection). One of the best stories in a Mortal Kombat to date, with fun battles, intriguing characters, and very entertaining story line. I wouldThe best fighting game I have ever played! A plethora of characters with 3 variations for each and enough arenas to keep the visuals unique and different. Very fluid, rewarding game play and flawless online play (depending on your internet connection). One of the best stories in a Mortal Kombat to date, with fun battles, intriguing characters, and very entertaining story line. I would recommend this game to anyone whether they be brand new to gaming or a very experienced gamer, or any where in between.… Expand
  28. mar_bar
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    I never had the urge to write a review until I saw some crap review here. This game is the best one in the series that I played, Mortal Kombat 9 hed this title before.
    The moves are fast and well fluid, it is really incredible. I didn't think that the gameplay was going to become so much better than the previous game.
    The history is good, but the Mortal Kombat 9's is better. The other    I never had the urge to write a review until I saw some crap review here. This game is the best one in the series that I played, Mortal Kombat 9 hed this title before.
    The moves are fast and well fluid, it is really incredible. I didn't think that the gameplay was going to become so much better than the previous game.
    The history is good, but the Mortal Kombat 9's is better. The other problem with this is games is the need to buy dlc. They really developed this game thinking of how they were going to make money after the acquisition of it.    … Expand
  29. voiders
    Apr 27, 2015
    7
    English:
    I have this game for ps4. Im a huge fano f mk, the game is good, but have some problems. Lets talk about the points:
    The good ones: - Nice new characters. - Good history. - The faction wars. The bad ones: - Less characters and scenarios then MK (2011). WTF!? - They remove the 4 players mode. WHY? - So short the campaign mode. - Characters of campaign thay you defeat    English:
    I have this game for ps4. Im a huge fano f mk, the game is good, but have some problems. Lets talk about the points:

    The good ones:
    - Nice new characters.
    - Good history.
    - The faction wars.

    The bad ones:
    - Less characters and scenarios then MK (2011). WTF!?
    - They remove the 4 players mode. WHY?
    - So short the campaign mode.
    - Characters of campaign thay you defeat but you cant play with it.
    - A very strange coloring/saturation/contrast in the game. Like killer instinct at xbox one, that spoil the graphics!

    For that reasons I bealive that MKX is worse than the last one (MK 2011). The MK 2011 bring back the game. So I think MKX should only add new features and characters, not remove then.
    =======================================================================
    Português:
    Tenho este jogo na versão do ps4. Sou um grande fã da marca, achei o jogo bom, mas tem grandes defeitos. Separando os pontos que acredito serem relevantes:

    Positivos:
    - Os novos personagens tem profundidade, são ótimos.
    - Boa história.
    - As facções foram uma ideia legal.

    Negativos:
    - Tem poucos personagens e cenários. Menos que o antecessor. O que é um absurdo.
    - Não permite mais jogar com 4 pessoas! Não da pra acreditar que fizeram isso.
    - Campanha da história curta.
    - Personagens que aparecem pra lutar na história mas que não são jogáveis.
    - Gráficos com saturação de cor ou contraste fora do comum, que estragam os gráficos. Parece o killer instinct do xbox one.

    Por estas rações, acho que o MKX esta um pouco pior que o antecessor. Do meu ponto de vista, o jogo lançado em 2011 trouxe a franquia de volta aos bons tempos, e este agora deveria ter acrescido a ele em número, sem tirar nada que tinha de bom. Da forma que foi feito parece que foi um trabalho realizado sem capricho.    … Expand
  30. at0g
    Apr 26, 2015
    3
    The good:
    24 characters x 3 varations = lots of moves
    Gameplay and controls good (offline)
    Mostly good graphics

    The bad:
    Pressing buttons really fast is not a test of skill (-1)
    Netcode (-2)
    UX to do anything online is slow and often reports server errors (-1)
    Graphics on some characters look unfinished (-1)
    Day 1 DLC (-2)
  31. helldawg66
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    I don't usually write reviews. I played the early MK games, and randomly had played some like Deadly Alliance and Armageddon. Hadn't played 9. This is hands down one of the best fighting games I've played in a few years. I'm not sure how it compares to 9's gameplay but other reviews are suggesting it's improved.

    Fighting-wise it seems to be like the old Tekken games. One button for    I don't usually write reviews. I played the early MK games, and randomly had played some like Deadly Alliance and Armageddon. Hadn't played 9. This is hands down one of the best fighting games I've played in a few years. I'm not sure how it compares to 9's gameplay but other reviews are suggesting it's improved.

    Fighting-wise it seems to be like the old Tekken games. One button for each hand one button for each leg. X-ray attacks look awesome. Some of the fatalities are incredible. Brutalities are back and are a lot of fun.

    Online play seems to be hit or miss. I'm wireless and haven't have any connectivity issues, but opponent quality is all over the place. The 5 factions for online play are a good idea in practice but don't seem to be great in reality because so many people just pick the same one or two. The "Faction Kill" fatalities that are introduced are mostly mediocre.

    Story-wise, you can beat the story in a couple hours, but it is really well-done. Good cinematics, and a good way to learn how to use some of the new characters as well as to play some of the older characters.

    The re-done Krypt is awesome and worth exploring for unlockables and there are a few surprises in it to keep you paying attention.

    Overall the game is awesome, plays great, good level interaction in every stage. My only real issue with it is several characters who are in 9, living or dead don't make an appearance outside of NPC status in the story or as opponents in the story and will likely be pay-to-play at some point. Some of my favorite characters are unplayable because of this. There's really no real reason to do that besides a money-grab. AI seems to be VERY noticeably different on each difficulty (stick to medium if you're average), and the final boss in the storymode's ending and at the end of the Klassic Tower is a little overpowered but not to the point where it's unbeatable, you just have to be smart.    … Expand
  32. FUdisneyIandSL
    Apr 24, 2015
    6
    Hmmm where do I begin with MKX? Well lets just start with the good. The fighting mechanics has improved, they brought back fighting styles and replaced them with variations and the single player modes are fun along with the story mode. NOW on to the negative. 1. PISS POOR PC LAUNCH FOR A FIGHTING GAME! 2. Microtransactions 3. Quick Time Events in the story mode WTF? 4. Missing characters!?Hmmm where do I begin with MKX? Well lets just start with the good. The fighting mechanics has improved, they brought back fighting styles and replaced them with variations and the single player modes are fun along with the story mode. NOW on to the negative. 1. PISS POOR PC LAUNCH FOR A FIGHTING GAME! 2. Microtransactions 3. Quick Time Events in the story mode WTF? 4. Missing characters!? 5. DLC gouging 6. I don't care about Predator and Jason in this game anymore when other MK fighters should have been in this game. 6. Story mode is FILLED WITH PLOT HOLES (don't give me that excuse to read the comics because that is just some more BS) 7. Online mode is laggy and broken. 8. Frame rate issues/drops in some segments (being fixed) 9. Krypt monster is gone. frown emoticon 10. The mobile game is just disappointing and lacking any notion of fun unless you find a way to hack it. 11. GORO SUCKS! Where is 4 Legged Motaro? 12. No new boss character. 13. FU Dvoarrah for killing Mileena and Baraka (but they are brought back to life and Baraka can be used on the PC version WTF?) 14. Some of the acting for the new characters could use some work in the story. 15. More DLC planned in the future. 16. Steam play feature where you can play a portion of the game while it is downloading...FAILED! 17. No Hara Kiris! 18. No Animalities. 19. No Konquest Mode. 20. No Backstory to explain anything in the story. 21. Some fatalties do not look as brutal than the previous version. 22. No klassic fatalities. 23. Paid reviews which does not criticise the game at all. 24. Only 8 new fighters? 25. No Stage fatalities. 26. No classic stages. 27. No extra modes like Chess and race kombat. 28. Is Kreate a Fighter gone forever? 29. Faction is mode is not what I expect it to be and 30. NO TAG TEAM MODE WTF ‪#‎edboon‬ ‪#‎mortalkombatteam‬ But other than that...8.7/10. The previous version is a 9.7/10. MKX and MK9 really needs to be mashed together with some elements from MK Deception, Injustice Gods Among us and MK Armageddon if ‪#‎mortalkombat11‬ is going to ever deliver for me. What do you all think? grumpy emoticon I just exposed this over the top HYPE GAME and I really don't care because the truth must be told! ‪#‎fatality‬ OH and @#$% you GORO!!! (Update) After 12 days of **** all of this! The PC port gets a 4/10 and the console versions get a 7/10!!! DONE WITH NETHERREALM STUDIOS!!!… Expand
  33. Le__Xenomorph
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    What can I say, it's a Mortal Kombat game! It manages to keep the sheer blood and gore from the previous games and has a decent story mode, not to mention the great graphics.
  34. GiftofGab
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    The latest entry into the Mortal Kombat is by far the best and most polished game yet. Granted it does have a couple of minor flaws, but none of which are game breaking and can be overlooked.

    The Good: -Unbelievable visuals/animations. Fatalities, Brutalities, and Faction Kills look better than ever. -New Krypt layout is a surprisingly fun way to spend koins and gain access to the    The latest entry into the Mortal Kombat is by far the best and most polished game yet. Granted it does have a couple of minor flaws, but none of which are game breaking and can be overlooked.

    The Good:
    -Unbelievable visuals/animations. Fatalities, Brutalities, and Faction Kills look better than ever.
    -New Krypt layout is a surprisingly fun way to spend koins and gain access to the unlockables
    -Fun story mode with an average storyline (remember people, this is a fighting game. A story mode is a bonus)
    -A large variety in content that will keep people coming back.

    The Bad:
    -Netcode can be shaky at times, which will cause severe input lag and virtually makes a match unplayable. This has been improved with the latest update and doesn't happen nearly as often (for me at least)
    -The uppercut is way to powerful of an attack for something that is one input (even by MK standards). It currently is a 14% hit that is hardly punishable due to the quick recovery and push back on block. Not a huge gripe but it is a very, very damaging move that is easily done.

    The Ugly:
    -Currently this game doesn't have anything that is game breaking or bad enough to harm anybody's experience with the game.

    Currently this is the best fighting game on the market for ps4 and even though it isn't 100% perfect, it is an awesome game to play.

    **Edit**
    I find it absolutely comical how people can rate this game under a 3 only because of the DLC that is offered. If it's something that bothers you, THEN DON'T BUY IT. None of the DLC that is offered is game breaking or puts players in any sort of advantage. It's additional content. ADDITIONAL. The new 'cool' thing to do is slam games for offering DLC at launch or at specific intervals throughout the games lifecycle. It does not detract from the gameplay in any way what so ever. The game is still an excellent fighting game.

    Long story short: the reason why the majority of new games offer so much DLC is because people will dish out the cash to buy it. If you don't want it, or disagree with the principal, don't buy the content. Stop with the BS and actually review the game for what it is.    … Expand
  35. radamanthys
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    gameplay: falwless
    story: great
    online: okay
    Design: **** awesome
    Krypt: unbelievable
    graphics: awesome
    Fun: 100%
    The best fighting game i played in many years and one of the most fun games i've ever played
  36. Arc_Blades
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. you should buy this game. Its really fun and awesome. Its really violent too. If you are looking for a party game like play with your friends and verse them and verse other random players on online and you also like fighting games, this game should be just for you. You should play this game. Its fun!
  37. stealth_sky
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Awesome game!!! I love this game. This is like the best fighting game ever! Mortal Kombat is one of the best franchise game ever. Its mostly popular as fighting game. Its brutal, violent, bloody, awesome, and fun to play. You got to try this game. You are going to love this game!!!
  38. brightestabyss
    Apr 23, 2015
    3
    DLC whoring and Micro-transactions.

    A terrible buggy release is always a nice way to screw over all pre-ordering customers. Reminds me why I don't Pre-Order anything
  39. AdmiralSurf
    Apr 23, 2015
    1
    Game returned. Company boycotted forever.

    I would rate a 0, but a 1 usually hurts ratings worse. When will these shady USA game companies realize how tired people are getting of paying $60 to receive only half of a game? They make the entire game, then decide what parts to cut out and sell separately. The whole point of DLC is to ADD to games, not to sell the other already-completed    Game returned. Company boycotted forever.

    I would rate a 0, but a 1 usually hurts ratings worse.

    When will these shady USA game companies realize how tired people are getting of paying $60 to receive only half of a game? They make the entire game, then decide what parts to cut out and sell separately. The whole point of DLC is to ADD to games, not to sell the other already-completed half of the game.

    We can only hope this strategy continues to receive overwhelming negative blow-back from consumers, and is eventually discontinued.    … Expand
  40. Lithic
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    Summary: Graphically impressive fighter with content enough to keep you occupied for a long time.

    The good: -Graphically impressive. -Large amount of content. -Surprisingly engaging story. -Strategically deep. The bad: -Some network issues. -Some micro-transactions. Review: I should preface this by saying that I have not played a Mortal Kombat game since the SNES-days, and    Summary: Graphically impressive fighter with content enough to keep you occupied for a long time.

    The good:
    -Graphically impressive.
    -Large amount of content.
    -Surprisingly engaging story.
    -Strategically deep.

    The bad:
    -Some network issues.
    -Some micro-transactions.

    Review:
    I should preface this by saying that I have not played a Mortal Kombat game since the SNES-days, and probably haven't touched a fighter in about as long either. So I was somewhat surprised that I enjoyed Mortal Kombat X as much as I did.

    The graphics are very good and the frame rate is stable with the exception of a few times during cut-scenes in the story mode. The fighting is crisp and fluid with a lot of depth concerning positioning, reach of the characters and their moves and what not. I did have some trouble nailing combos at first until I found a setting under options called "negative edge" and turned it off, after that it went much smoother.

    The story, script and even voice acting is surprisingly engaging, especially if you are familiar with the characters. While not achieving greatness on any level it is decidedly more than I expected considering the amount of people who can be expected to buy a Mortal Kombat game for the story (probably somewhere between none at all and 0%). The banter between the fighters at the start of a match is also often times witty.

    There are a large heap of different game modes (both offline and online as well as vs humans or AI). Aside from the story mode and the standard versus modes there are standard towers (fight different enemies on the way to the top), living towers (towers that change hourly, daily or weekly), test your luck (where you play with different kinds of randomized modifiers), test your might (where you buttonmash to break objects), Faction Wars (where you declare for a faction and then collect points and fight on behalf of that faction), the exploratory Krypt (where you unlock skins and finishing moves and more) and an extensive training mode. And I cant swear that I didn't forget one or two in that list. There are also close to thirty characters with each of them having three different variations.

    In short; there is A LOT of content in this game. But it is of course all of it dependent on you liking the basic premise: fighting games with gratuitous violence. Speaking of the violence is as over the top as ever, often times approaching almost comical heights of depravity.

    On the negative side I did have some connectivity issues early on after release, but they seem to have subsided with the few patches since released. There is also A LOT of content to unlock, maybe too much, and some micro transactions or DLC if you cant be bothered to work for it. None of it matters from a balance perspective however; it is all cosmetic with the exception of the release of new characters in coming DLC:s.

    Verdict: 9/10    … Expand
  41. busychasenbandz
    Apr 22, 2015
    6
    So out the box this game rocks, but it really depends on the preference of the consumer/gamer. If your into fighting games you will love it seriously...if you are looking for something to casually play while keeping you glued to your seat with anticipation this may not be for you. Mortal Combat is like a cult classic and it is relatively safe to say the fans of this brand will love thisSo out the box this game rocks, but it really depends on the preference of the consumer/gamer. If your into fighting games you will love it seriously...if you are looking for something to casually play while keeping you glued to your seat with anticipation this may not be for you. Mortal Combat is like a cult classic and it is relatively safe to say the fans of this brand will love this new addition to the series. MKX gives u all the great characters along with the gore and bone crushing moves and the aftermath theatrics included. I think they re connected with the core buyers, by giving them all that the MK brand has to offer. I rated a 6 due to the lack of storyline and character development after all you will eventually become board with the kicking and punching cliché after awhile. Adaptation of a storyline is what make games like DBZ titles fun minus the KARATE feel me....I think if your a new or former MK enthusiast you will enjoy this title. Also MK is the originator of the bone crushing and gore aspect presented in fighting games today its hard to compare them to the others out there Midway has a hit on there hands for generations to come. For the price its really a steal for this level of entertainment visually the game is superb.… Expand
  42. ADHGO
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    This Game is great, with impressive Graphics, interesting, best MK ever
    I have one comment only, that the graphics during fighting is better than the movies,
  43. JazGalaxy
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    This is a textbook example of a 9, or 10, rated game. Anyone rating it less doesn't know what they are talking about or has an agenda. The level of quality of the product is absolutely top notch, and the package is fully featured with almost everything you could want. Criticism of the game seem to feature nitpicks that the reviewers blow out of proportion and then assign heavy review-scoreThis is a textbook example of a 9, or 10, rated game. Anyone rating it less doesn't know what they are talking about or has an agenda. The level of quality of the product is absolutely top notch, and the package is fully featured with almost everything you could want. Criticism of the game seem to feature nitpicks that the reviewers blow out of proportion and then assign heavy review-score weight to that nitpick. For instance, I frequently see people saying that the story doesn't make sense. That'd dumb. of course it does. It's not even complicated. It just features a lot of characters that the game doesn't introduce. It assumes you to already be familiar with all the characters. Is that a reasonable assumption for the 10th game in a series to do? You be the judge, but that's a nitpick.

    Fantastic graphics, fantastic gameplay, fantastic package. I will be playing MKX for weeks and I don't even play online. Great game, well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  44. SenshudoTV
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    Mortal Kombat X is the best the series has ever been. It does everything that the series has become known for so well, brutal combo-based combat and stomach-churning violence and gore, whilst adding so much more including - surpisingly - an enthralling and engaging story mode. Brilliantly designed Multiplayer and Online Interactivity also adds to the package. The "Pay to Make It Easier"Mortal Kombat X is the best the series has ever been. It does everything that the series has become known for so well, brutal combo-based combat and stomach-churning violence and gore, whilst adding so much more including - surpisingly - an enthralling and engaging story mode. Brilliantly designed Multiplayer and Online Interactivity also adds to the package. The "Pay to Make It Easier" DLC can be largely ignored, but a Publisher arbitrarily cutting content to sell on later cannot. Netherealm Studios have crafted a wonderful game that has sadly been sullied by Warner Bros trying to cash in.… Expand
  45. Fryto
    Apr 22, 2015
    7
    MKX has become a great game, but unfortunately got released with very annoying bugs. Without those it would be easily worth an 8.5/10.

    The story is great, although I personally liked the story from Injustice a bit better. The fights, graphics and a very wide range of finishers are top of the line though. In addition to the story, players can also enjoy offline and online tower    MKX has become a great game, but unfortunately got released with very annoying bugs. Without those it would be easily worth an 8.5/10.

    The story is great, although I personally liked the story from Injustice a bit better. The fights, graphics and a very wide range of finishers are top of the line though.
    In addition to the story, players can also enjoy offline and online tower challenges.
    Unfortunately there are a couple of game breaking bugs in that section: tower scores don't properly save: your highest score automatically resets to the last score you've achieved. Leaderboards are not working properly: Scores never get uploaded.
    The 'koins' you earn during matches can be spent in the 'Krypt' to unlock brutalities, second fatalities and art. Unfortunately also here, sometimes previously unlocked items disappear from your catalog.

    + Best fighting experience in a game to date
    + Great graphics
    + Wide range of fatalities, brutalities and faction kills

    - Some game breaking bugs. Most notably the tower high scores that are not properly saved
    - Disfunctional leaderboards
    - Faction servers are more offline than online
    - Living Towers are more 'not available' than available.    … Expand
  46. AppleStrudel
    Apr 21, 2015
    9
    A pretty good fighting game in general. Lot of features make it so you can never get bored. There are the several towers of , test your might, test your luck and story. My favorite was kustom kombat not only for chaos such as quadruple fire missile matches but the modifiers can help even the playing field if you have a friend that is either way worse or better than you.

    If you played    A pretty good fighting game in general. Lot of features make it so you can never get bored. There are the several towers of , test your might, test your luck and story. My favorite was kustom kombat not only for chaos such as quadruple fire missile matches but the modifiers can help even the playing field if you have a friend that is either way worse or better than you.

    If you played the last one,this one should be easy to learn. Now there is just stuff such as variations which are a bit hit and miss. Some are blatantly better than others which really makes the three for each character redundant. Your goal if you want to succeed is utilize all your abilities to juggle opponents into brutal combos and prevent them from doing the same. Easy to learn,impossible to master.

    I also wasn't a fan of the factions. The game introduces you to all five of the factions as soon as you start the game and you get to choose which one you'd like to be a part of. The problem is that the war between them just doesn't seem like a fair fight. You just can't pit all the Sub-Zero fans against all the Kano fans and expect the latter to stand a chance. If your faction is severely outnumbered(like mine,Special Forces represent) there really is no point to even trying against the larger ones. I'd prefer something such as comparing the factions' collective online W/L ratio,that way a couple high level players can win against a thousand button mashers. Other than some cosmetic unlockables,that is all the factions have.

    Fatalities are back and better than ever. All the imagination that went into these is way too much and that's why it's glorious. Next gen adds some more realism with twitching eyes and eyes rolling back into heads. Gross.

    With several small downgrades littered throughout the place,shorter story,smaller roster,etc. No honest person can say this is a completely upgraded sequel. However, it is a better game in general and it has gallons of blood on offer to those fortunate enough to play.    … Expand
  47. daoud164
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    Best mortal kombat game ever. Very nice graphics good story mode. Best fighting game in the ps4 and just a very fun game to play overall. However they should bring back Noob saibot
  48. Gambler77
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    Great graphics, cool character design, core gameplay is very good.

    Annoying DLC advertising on the home screen, DLC is overpriced.

    As in MK9, the Krypt has to be navigated with a cheat map or you risk wasting your hard earned Kredits on a level soundtrack or concept art for the practice level.

    Online is somewhat laggy.

    Good game, room for improvement.
  49. OZuna
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    I love Mortal Kombat games, even this one, but i was disappointed with some flaws like short story mode, and less characters than in previous Mortal Kombat which is the worst thing on this title... I think the more characters - the better game, if combat system is working and badass like it surely is. in this game. Also Im missing the huge tower of challenges like in previous game. ButI love Mortal Kombat games, even this one, but i was disappointed with some flaws like short story mode, and less characters than in previous Mortal Kombat which is the worst thing on this title... I think the more characters - the better game, if combat system is working and badass like it surely is. in this game. Also Im missing the huge tower of challenges like in previous game. But even like this it is still great game, visuals are awesome, fatalities will not disappoint and three new fighting styles on each characters are very good innovation for gameplay - it reminds me a naruto ultimate storm revolution at this point which is good. Also shame is, that environment is not interactive as I expected.… Expand
  50. payohday
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    MKX is truly the best Mortal Kombat game in years. Many new mechanics and characters add the to depth of the gameplay. The story is short, but lets be honest, are you buying this for story mode? The fighting mechanics are fun to learn with new features including stage interactions and running. Each character having three variations makes the roster feel much larger than it is. Finding manyMKX is truly the best Mortal Kombat game in years. Many new mechanics and characters add the to depth of the gameplay. The story is short, but lets be honest, are you buying this for story mode? The fighting mechanics are fun to learn with new features including stage interactions and running. Each character having three variations makes the roster feel much larger than it is. Finding many characters that fit your style is easy. Overall, this is easily my contender for game of the year.… Expand
  51. jakedargie1298
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    By Far, the best game to come out on the next gen consoles as of late. To begin with, the people who are complaining about the DLC. The kombat pack is optional, and you can get all the people individually, besides, Jason and Predator probably cost a fortune to get the rights to. Also, the easy fatalities are for people who suck at the game, if you don't suck, don't buy them. Now, into theBy Far, the best game to come out on the next gen consoles as of late. To begin with, the people who are complaining about the DLC. The kombat pack is optional, and you can get all the people individually, besides, Jason and Predator probably cost a fortune to get the rights to. Also, the easy fatalities are for people who suck at the game, if you don't suck, don't buy them. Now, into the story. The story is a brand new adventure with some new and interesting characters. the story is new without the copying of mortal kombat 9. All in All, very good game… Expand
  52. desoul
    Apr 20, 2015
    7
    as a standalone game, its good.
    as a sequel it takes away more than it adds
    standalone: good fighting mechanics, good online. sequel: less characters, less stages, no stage fatalities, dlc heavy, removed tag, much shorter story personal notes: SOME SPOILERS HERE: very americanized story, characters such as rain which are heavy in the story is not playable, characters such as    as a standalone game, its good.
    as a sequel it takes away more than it adds

    standalone: good fighting mechanics, good online.
    sequel: less characters, less stages, no stage fatalities, dlc heavy, removed tag, much shorter story

    personal notes: SOME SPOILERS HERE:
    very americanized story, characters such as rain which are heavy in the story is not playable, characters such as kitana which adds nothing to the story is playable (goro doesnt even exist, ignore comics). Story was like an old cheesy american propaganda movie XD
    everyone got slapped, kotal khan the emperor was nothing more than a little b**** in the story, so was quan chi (everytime quan chi popped up, he got beaten to death like a little s****).
    Raiden went back in time in mk9 just to make the same mistake in mk10 post credit scene... really?
    But this is just from a person who enjoyed the mk story line, gameplay is still good regardless.    … Expand
  53. Guray180cc
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    Best mortal kombat game yet, this game is just friggin awesome to play hours hours after hours because the game does not end of the Living Towers , Hourly daily weekly what else do i want, cant wait for the DLC characters to come.
  54. starscream97
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    Other than the story, which I thought was kind of disappointing (except the end) everything about this game is an improvement over MK 2011. The character are better developed (especially Sub-Zero and Scorpion), the new characters are great, the graphics are top notch and the fights are fast paced and awesome. Multiplayer is a blast too, though faction war isn't really that great so far,Other than the story, which I thought was kind of disappointing (except the end) everything about this game is an improvement over MK 2011. The character are better developed (especially Sub-Zero and Scorpion), the new characters are great, the graphics are top notch and the fights are fast paced and awesome. Multiplayer is a blast too, though faction war isn't really that great so far, and I've had relatively few issues while playing online (just lag and some brief freezing, nothing game breaking) Living Towers are also great and offer a tonne of variety. This is a must own for MK fans, and for anyone whose looking to get into the series, or fighting games in general, than look no further than MK X. It's undoubtedly the best fighting game I have ever played.… Expand
  55. krekozavr
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    Blood! MORE BLOOD! i think it is one of the best games in MK series. New Fatalities, nice graphics and a lot of characters + animation is really good. It is the best MK.
  56. zainyboy18
    Apr 19, 2015
    8
    This game is absolutely brutal. If you're not a fan of blood and gore, I would highly recommend you stay away. However, if you're in the majority who love tearing the hearts out of defeated foes with style, I can safely say this game will satisfy your urges.

    Firstly lets start with the single player story, which takes place around 25 years after the events of Mortal Kombat 9. To sum up    This game is absolutely brutal. If you're not a fan of blood and gore, I would highly recommend you stay away. However, if you're in the majority who love tearing the hearts out of defeated foes with style, I can safely say this game will satisfy your urges.

    Firstly lets start with the single player story, which takes place around 25 years after the events of Mortal Kombat 9. To sum up the plot, there's an elder god who goes by the name of Shinnok, trying to use the power of an ancient amulet to take over Earth Realm and it's up to our heroes of the story, old and new, to stop him. I'll say this right now, I suck at Mortal Kombat. Straight up. So for me, the story mode is always something I jump on immediately to familiarize myself with the new roster of fighters. The story itself is pretty good, some minor changes have been made to the way it's told, such as the new QTE's added into some cutscenes to keep you on your toes. They're not the annoying kind like in resident evil where if you mess up a button press, you have to restart. You have some room for error which is welcomed and adds in a cool feature. If you do happen to mess up one of the QTE sequences, when you get into the actual fight, the character you're playing as in the chapter will make a snide comment about how your opponent got a lucky shot or something. The dynamic dialogue in the game is another great feature that eliminates the boredom before fights, hearing the same lines over and over and over again, and instead brings some cool banter to the table before each fight, although some of it can be quite lacking depending on character choice. As fun as the story was however, I don't believe it lives up to the story in MK9 and actually is quite short in length, maybe hitting about 5-6 hours. This isn't too big of an issue however since there is plenty more content in the game to keep you more than occupied for a while longer.

    Unfortunately I can't really comment on how the online is in the game, since my internet runs at potato speeds and I struggle to connect with really anyone at all. King of the hill makes a return though which I am very happy to say. The new meta game is also an interesting concept which has you choose between 1 of 5 different factions when you start the game: The Black Dragon, Lin Kuei, Special Forces,White Lotus and the most excellent Brotherhood of Shadow. Being part of a faction allows you to level it up as you play and partake in Invasion Challenges, which are like random events when Outworld invades Earthrealm and all the factions compete to see who can do the best job of defending. It's a cool side thing that gives you the opportunity to gain new unlocks, although most of these are just borders and icons, which can be a little lackluster.

    Towers make a return also, you have your standard 'Test your might' and 'Test your luck' along with a few others as well. I have to point out though, the challenge tower from MK9 is gone. Yes, you read correctly. Personally, this is quite an upset as this was my favourite aspect of the previous Mortal Kombat game. However, in it's replacement they added in 'Living Towers' which are like the traditional tower but with a specific challenge or modifier added on. However, I don't think this makes up for the removal of the challenge tower.

    The gameplay itself is great. Everything feels fluent, kombos feel bad ass when you pull them off and the roster is pretty solid, with some cool new additions such as Erron Black. Although I was upset when I saw that people like the now old and less cool Johnny Cage made a return when Kabal, Noob Saibot, Smoke, Jade and many others didn't make a return. Don't give me the bullsh*t that "Well, they died in MK9 so why would they come back?" when Lui Kang, Kung Lao and Kitana come back for this instalment. I'm happy that they're back, don't get me wrong, but I would have liked to have seen some others return also. There were some issues concerning the fact that it was said you could play as Goro in this game, only to see him come in as day one DLC. I'll let you decide your own opinion on that matter though.

    Personally this game definitely felt like a worthy sequel to MK9, but fell a little short of it, with the removal of stage fatalities and babalities. Similar to Jak 2 actually, it was a great game but didn't quite live up to the original. Despite this, I would highly recommend this game to anyone who remotely likes fighting games, or Mortal Kombat, as it's a great instalment into the genre and franchise and will give you hours upon hours of fun and fast paced action.    … Expand
  57. Aloysiusblue
    Apr 19, 2015
    8
    Would have gotten a solid 9, but it takes ridiculously long to connect to the online servers. Aside from that, this game is great. A welcome addition to the Mortal Kombat game series.
  58. MagiChrist
    Apr 18, 2015
    0
    Huge disappointment. What's the most important part about any game ? Being able to play it. Unfortunately, this game is unplayable online. Takes 5-10 min to find an opponent, 80 % of games either have delay imput or are so laggy it's unplayable. Also, some characters are broken (like Raiden who can easily pull a 54 % on corner nice). Furthermore, more **** 1st Day DLC (easy fatality, skipHuge disappointment. What's the most important part about any game ? Being able to play it. Unfortunately, this game is unplayable online. Takes 5-10 min to find an opponent, 80 % of games either have delay imput or are so laggy it's unplayable. Also, some characters are broken (like Raiden who can easily pull a 54 % on corner nice). Furthermore, more **** 1st Day DLC (easy fatality, skip fight coin, 29 $ for 4 more characters, 20 % to unlock all the Krypt content. I regret buying this game and I've returned it to the store.… Expand
  59. KAKAOSKOS
    Apr 18, 2015
    4
    Made to work on pre-gen consoles, so it pretty much looks and feels like the previous installment. They have removed some of my favourite kombatants(Kabal, Night Wolf, Baraka) with the offspring of other characters, my issue with this is that they play like clones with only a few exceptions.

    Now the 'easy fatalitys', DLCs at launch and the p2w was the biggest disappointment, made me    Made to work on pre-gen consoles, so it pretty much looks and feels like the previous installment. They have removed some of my favourite kombatants(Kabal, Night Wolf, Baraka) with the offspring of other characters, my issue with this is that they play like clones with only a few exceptions.

    Now the 'easy fatalitys', DLCs at launch and the p2w was the biggest disappointment, made me regret buying it as i didn't really get the whole game.    … Expand
  60. roman_emperor
    Apr 18, 2015
    9
    I like how this cite provides the mean, but it should also provide the median so that we can get a better balanced score which is not affected by radical scores. I can't believe people are giving this game a 0. Really! A zero is reserved for games that are beyond broken. Games that are technical, graphical, and sound nightmares. This game isn't broken.

    Mortal Kombat X is the first game,    I like how this cite provides the mean, but it should also provide the median so that we can get a better balanced score which is not affected by radical scores. I can't believe people are giving this game a 0. Really! A zero is reserved for games that are beyond broken. Games that are technical, graphical, and sound nightmares. This game isn't broken.

    Mortal Kombat X is the first game, aside from the original MK and few other titles, that I enjoy playing. There have been disappointmenting titles in the series, but this game is one of them. Sure, I wish it had a bigger roster, but Kenshi, Kung Lao, and Ferra/Toss are more than enough fun to play. And, sure, there are more Cage's than I would like, but I believe there are some hidden gems in the game. The roster doesn't take away from the games fighting mechanics.

    I also have the four guest Kombatants, which I'm overly excited about.

    I really enjoy how each character has three variations, which affect combat. That makes a significant impact on the characters and opens the opportunity for a new level of mastery. I enjoyed the story mode and multi-player mode. I have not played online, so I can't comment on that. However, no game can be as bad as most CoD titles when it comes to online lag. The fighting is smoother than the average MK title. The fatalities and brutalities are violent, which makes them awesome. The graphics aren't stunning, but they're at their best when you're performing fatalities or x-ray attack.

    I recommend this game to people.    … Expand
  61. RoboCop1100
    Apr 18, 2015
    9
    Mortal Kombat X is the best mortal kombat so far. The game is more fluid and it also gives us a chance to change the characters fighting style through the variation system. The fatalities are more gruesome and more detailed. This makes killing your opponent very fun. This game shows us that nether realm are very talented. I like that characters at the beginning of the battle haveMortal Kombat X is the best mortal kombat so far. The game is more fluid and it also gives us a chance to change the characters fighting style through the variation system. The fatalities are more gruesome and more detailed. This makes killing your opponent very fun. This game shows us that nether realm are very talented. I like that characters at the beginning of the battle have something to say. This can sometimes relate to a characters past.
    I found that the story was the same old battle after battle with some quick time events.
    I give Mortal kombat x a nine out of ten.    … Expand
  62. Littleshortie
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    I believe that Mortal Kombat 10 is the best fighting game ever right now and it is the best mortal kombat game ever. The Fighting is amazing and smooth. The story is very different then any other mortal kombat game in the past. I love all the characters and I love the different fighting styles that you can pick from in each characters. I love that the towers are back in the game, II believe that Mortal Kombat 10 is the best fighting game ever right now and it is the best mortal kombat game ever. The Fighting is amazing and smooth. The story is very different then any other mortal kombat game in the past. I love all the characters and I love the different fighting styles that you can pick from in each characters. I love that the towers are back in the game, I love that they have added new towers in the game. This game is very fun to play. The fatalities are gruesome bloody and gory. The bone crushing x-rays are amazing and they look very realistic. So I would recommend this game if your a mortal kombat fan and you like 2D fighting games.… Expand
  63. notlaw
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    MKX is a pretty descent entry to the mk series, its looks great and the fatalities are gory as every although i am a little let down with it. I've had it 2 days and completed story mode so would of liked a bit more content there, the ending kind of sucked abit with the character that takes down shinnok. No stage fatalities blows they were a good way of mixing up your finishers. I would ofMKX is a pretty descent entry to the mk series, its looks great and the fatalities are gory as every although i am a little let down with it. I've had it 2 days and completed story mode so would of liked a bit more content there, the ending kind of sucked abit with the character that takes down shinnok. No stage fatalities blows they were a good way of mixing up your finishers. I would of perferred another fatality to each character and less brutalitys which are just a varitation of a grab or some other move without the cinematic of a fatality. More characters in general also would of been nice all that being said its still a good addition just could have been better imo if there was a 7.5 thats what i'd give it seening how there's not its a 8 i guess.… Expand
  64. Ky3mi4_raider71
    Apr 17, 2015
    5
    Not the best Mortal Kombat in the history , and of course not the best fighting too. But you can find this game as a way to have a fun with friends , like in MK9
  65. Nepht
    Apr 17, 2015
    2
    Decent game ruined by having to play a crappy phone game to unlock stuff ON THE DISC. This isnt paid for dlc btw this is costumes, moves , etc , etc on the disc that you paid $60 dollars for that can only be used if you play a garbage game on the iphone and link both games to WBPLAY.

    100% BS avoid.
  66. fybios
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Isn't it better to have a brand new MK than a remastered one? The game is awesome, It has a lot of moves to learn with the 3 sides of each character. They improved the X Rays attacks, now every character has its own skull. The story it´s not strong but we didn't get this game by its story mode. Graphics are cool and fatalities are awesome. It is a must have.
  67. PPaul27
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    The marvellous and spettacular return of one best beat em up franchise.. Fantastic atmosphere and perfect realizzation. The game modes are various and offer a long time of enjoy. Good work.
  68. gheagerty363
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    almost perfect if not for a few balancing issues when going against the games AI, also, some of the boss battles like shinnok, can sometimes be a little cheap, especially with the fight with him in his corrupted form.

    other than that though, this is worth every penny, go out and buy please.
  69. mohamed25665
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    just cuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz i can
  70. nuclearchainsaw
    Apr 16, 2015
    3
    Fun game. I'd give it a 9 overall, but the fact that netherrealm is selling DLC they haven't released yet, let alone should be part of the game, then trying to basically give you an "In-app purchase" console game for $60 deserves a 1 because that's ripping off gamers. That carrot dangling ruins the game for me and brings that 9 down to a 1, so have a 3.
  71. kawadawg140
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Although I am not the biggest into fighting games, this is one of the best I have played and i cant stop playing the game. I see a couple of bad reviews and I cant find why someone would give this game a bad review. The story has a lot of play time. The online world keeps you playing and into the game with constant challenges. This game really feels like a true next gen fighter, withAlthough I am not the biggest into fighting games, this is one of the best I have played and i cant stop playing the game. I see a couple of bad reviews and I cant find why someone would give this game a bad review. The story has a lot of play time. The online world keeps you playing and into the game with constant challenges. This game really feels like a true next gen fighter, with beautiful graphics and all you would expect. This game also offers all the crushing bones and gory X-ray scenes you would expect from Mortal Kombat. I could easily recommend this game to anyone, because with some practice this game can be fun and addicting!… Expand
  72. empavone20000
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This is the best Mortal Kombat game ever made. Not only that, but it is likely the best fighting game to date, and I have played them all. Netherrealm Studios has outdone themselves, building on what they learned from Injustice, listening to the competitive community, and leaving behind all the corny, silliness of the some of the older MKs. This game is deep.

    The average player probably    This is the best Mortal Kombat game ever made. Not only that, but it is likely the best fighting game to date, and I have played them all. Netherrealm Studios has outdone themselves, building on what they learned from Injustice, listening to the competitive community, and leaving behind all the corny, silliness of the some of the older MKs. This game is deep.

    The average player probably will not grasp every mechanic, so if you read a review that calls this game a "button masher" or a "brawler", just stop reading it because the author has no understanding of what makes a fighting game good.

    Each character is highly detailed and thematic with a core set of 3-5 special moves, and 8-20 preset combo strings. They also have 3 variations each, which changes the special moves, adds new ones, changes the preset strings, and even changes some normal attacks. The amount of versatility for each character is stunning. . . and I was a skeptic. Believe the hype.

    With a new Endurance meter to manage your dashing and the new run mechanic, building combos is better than ever. It is obvious in the design that running is meant to not only pressure your opponent, but link together combo strings that otherwise would not be possible. So manage that meter!

    If you like fighters, but are not sold on MK, this is the game that will change your mind.    … Expand
  73. wigclyne
    Apr 16, 2015
    7
    This is without doubt the best fighting game on the PS4. However it does not have a lot of competition at the moment so this is no mean feat.

    The game itself is good but nothing special. There is enough put in though to keep you going for a while. I am finding it fun at the moment but I can see it gathering dust in a couple of months. I do not want to moan like everyone else about the    This is without doubt the best fighting game on the PS4. However it does not have a lot of competition at the moment so this is no mean feat.

    The game itself is good but nothing special. There is enough put in though to keep you going for a while. I am finding it fun at the moment but I can see it gathering dust in a couple of months. I do not want to moan like everyone else about the vast cost of dlc but this has cost me giving this game an 8. A komplete edition would get an 8 from me.    … Expand
  74. Turbodowg
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    I remember when MK1 first came out, in the Arcade it was something truly special. Kids would line up ready to pop in 25p to try and knock their opponent into the pit, or rip off a head or two. Finally the game was converted to home console and I got it on the legendary 'Mortal Monday'. I would spend hours with my brother smashing the hell out of each other in glorious 16 bit violence. MK2I remember when MK1 first came out, in the Arcade it was something truly special. Kids would line up ready to pop in 25p to try and knock their opponent into the pit, or rip off a head or two. Finally the game was converted to home console and I got it on the legendary 'Mortal Monday'. I would spend hours with my brother smashing the hell out of each other in glorious 16 bit violence. MK2 came next and was just as awesome, then MK3 which was even more F'ing awesome!

    Then..... Time passed by and I grew older and wiser, grew up. Had a family and stopped playing MK games. I played every other type of genre on PC through to N64, to Ps1 right up to modern consoles.

    Then, MK X appeared. At first I paid little attention, but the hype started building. I watched interviews, and story videos and fatality videos. I was been drawn in. Finally on the day of release I went and bought the game. Went home and loaded it up.

    And....... It is absolutely awesome!!!!!!! I feel like a kid again. Smashing the hell out of Kano's face, breaking Scorpion’s Back, Tearing the face off Raiden, Facing Goro all over again!!!!

    The fighting is perfect, the graphics are amazing, the story line epic and there is so much to see and do!

    I'm having a great time with MK X. And I'm glad a jumped back on the hype waggon and bought it!!    … Expand
  75. AzureHedgehog
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Best Mortal Kombat.
    however. game is very good. graphic, action, contents.. etc , everything Better than mortal kombat 2011
    but PC Version is Suck. unoptimized.
  76. BoutThat_Action
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Best Mortal Kombat game in the series. The graphics are great and the fighting is very fluid. Look forward to seeing this game around for years to come.
  77. Thegodfatherson
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Mortal Kombat has come a long way. From being a gory arcade button masher, to having DC Comics play a part in their franchise. Mortal Kombat X is not only a bracing, brutal masterpiece, but a game that will define fighting games to come. The smooth controls, fluid gameplay and better XRAY and FATALITY moves, make for one of the best games of the year yet. I delved into the beautifulMortal Kombat has come a long way. From being a gory arcade button masher, to having DC Comics play a part in their franchise. Mortal Kombat X is not only a bracing, brutal masterpiece, but a game that will define fighting games to come. The smooth controls, fluid gameplay and better XRAY and FATALITY moves, make for one of the best games of the year yet. I delved into the beautiful enviorments and skills that you master with great precision. The roster of playable characters has improved and some new additions have been added. The brutal tone is still there, and every moment is a do or die situation. The moves are ripped straight out of a Bruce Lee 80's goth kung fu action flick. The story is there, and it is worth it, with many camoes from people such as Jason Voorhees from Friday The 13th. Overall, this is a game worth the wait, and is a definate hit.… Expand
  78. Gamer24seven
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    This time, it is true brutality and blood. The peaks of the entire Mortal Kombat series. It is a new concept which includes olkia choice of storyline and online challenge.

    Now the new choices that apply distributed in five categories that give you the chance to choose the power you want to appear in. They really worked hard in this game that became a masterpiece!
  79. BungleThaBear
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Superb game. If you're familiar with mortal kombat 2011 tthe you're going to love this. More gruesome than ever. Great graphics and sound. Excellent story mode. The living towers are brilliant. There's no pit fatalities or stage fatalities on this one which is a little disappointing until you realise each character has two fatalities, 5 brutalities and 5 faction kills when you've levelledSuperb game. If you're familiar with mortal kombat 2011 tthe you're going to love this. More gruesome than ever. Great graphics and sound. Excellent story mode. The living towers are brilliant. There's no pit fatalities or stage fatalities on this one which is a little disappointing until you realise each character has two fatalities, 5 brutalities and 5 faction kills when you've levelled up enough. There's never been so many ways to finish someone in a mortal kombat. Some people have moaned that there are a lack of stages and I would agree to some extent. I always found myself choosing the same stages on the last game anyway I had my faves and I stuck to them. Dead woods and lin kuei temple are my faves this time around. Some won't be happy that their favourite characters didn't make the cut from the last game and I sympathise with those people. Cyrax. .. sektor. .. smoke.... sindel. ..kabal to name a few worthy fighters. The new fighters are a good mix..... maybe one too many sibling where the cages and briggs family are concerned but they're all likeable enough once you've played the story mode and understand why they're involved. I've been waiting for this game for months and I've actually made my hands hurt from playing solid for the last two days. The krypt is also good fun unlocking lots of goodies and extra alternate costumes. There's been a bit of bad publicity online regarding the purchase of easy fatalities etc..... I just think it's a bit silly but not knocking the game for that as they're something I would never even dream of buying. Honestly. ...I bought this and the kombat pack and goro and it's the most expensive game I've ever bought at £70 and I think it's going to be money well spent. If you like fighting games and don't mind watching a lot of gore then you should give this a try. I love it.… Expand
  80. GooRooBudz
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    It's definitely great to have a new Mortal Kombat out on the shelves -- and I was certainly pumped up for the release. The game does a lot really well, and the character variety is amazing with the new style system. Not only does it add another wrinkle of strategy to each fight, it's also helping to minimize cheapness and spamming in versus matches. While in MK9 you could take certainIt's definitely great to have a new Mortal Kombat out on the shelves -- and I was certainly pumped up for the release. The game does a lot really well, and the character variety is amazing with the new style system. Not only does it add another wrinkle of strategy to each fight, it's also helping to minimize cheapness and spamming in versus matches. While in MK9 you could take certain characters and spam their cheap moves to death, MKX has far better balance because there seem to be clear pros and cons to each style. I'm really appreciating that balance.
    I also tip my cap to the day one release being smooth on the server side. I was able to hop online and play without any issues on the first day, which we've seen plenty of titles fail recently doing that smoothly.
    The faction alliance, living towers, and krypt are all great additions as well and add daily, monthly, goals that you can work on or continuing unlocking new skins, fatalities etc... Personally, I like that touch because it feels like you're earning your gear similar to an RPG.
    The story mode for me is sub-par -- it's actually the weakest part of the game, but that's just my opinion. The reason being that while it's cool to get a "taste" of every character, it's really annoying to just get the hang of a character's kombos and special moves only to be thrown to a totally new character. It becomes a struggle to have to learn each one, and takes away from the enjoyment.
    Story mode is not why this game will sit on my shelf for years though, the online re-playability is what will do that, and this game certainly has it.
    Pros:
    -Great character balance, variety, and lets you unlock skins and new fatalities as you go
    -Daily and monthly achievements to work for, along with new faction alliance adds fun content
    -Online interface is useful, can sort by a variety of filters to find best match, and servers have been strong at release
    -Has incredible re-playability and worth the money

    Cons:
    -Story mode is over-rated and I'm just doing it to get it over with
    -Still feels a tad like MK9 at certain times, but enough has been done to separate it
    -Micro Transactions are a little silly

    GooRooBudz    … Expand
  81. GuilhermeLeme13
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Eu não sei dizer direito o que estou sentindo, mas garanto que é algo bom, MKX é um jogo que passou de todas minhas expectativas, uma história boa, uma jogabilidade ótima, a crueldade continua de forma mais inteligente e interessante. Melhor jogo de luta de 2015 e ninguém á de tirar esse lugar!
  82. Like_A_Boss
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Its Perfect! I cant ask for a better game... I love it.

    I look forward to many many hours of this amazing game! I think that if you enjoying fighting games. MKX is a must have!
  83. OldSilentHill
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    The Game improved a lot from MK9. Graphics, style, fatalities, you name it. It´s easily one of the Top 3 fighting games in the last 10 years. Do yourself a favor and get this.
  84. KenyanSandBoa
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    Let me start off by saying that this game looks amazing. Seeing this running 1080p at 60 fps is quite the sight. Once you factor in the over the top X-rays and fatalities, this game just becomes unbelievably fun. My wife actually watched me playing through a couple of towers just so she could watch the gore-fest...and she's not even a gamer.

    There is a ton of content in this game as    Let me start off by saying that this game looks amazing. Seeing this running 1080p at 60 fps is quite the sight. Once you factor in the over the top X-rays and fatalities, this game just becomes unbelievably fun. My wife actually watched me playing through a couple of towers just so she could watch the gore-fest...and she's not even a gamer.

    There is a ton of content in this game as well. I spent a couple of hours with the Krypt alone, and with the Faction challenges just starting roll out, this game will keep you happy for quite some time.    … Expand
  85. DetBruceRoberts
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    I'm enjoying the game. Tower Challenges, Faction Challenges, a decent Story Mode and lots of unlockables in the Krypt give it a lot of content. The actual combat and fighting is fun with lots of variety between styles. But what sucks is there's no Noob Saibot he's always been my favorite character to play with. Plus no Smoke, Cyrex, Sektor, or Baraka. I saw Baraka in story mode but cantI'm enjoying the game. Tower Challenges, Faction Challenges, a decent Story Mode and lots of unlockables in the Krypt give it a lot of content. The actual combat and fighting is fun with lots of variety between styles. But what sucks is there's no Noob Saibot he's always been my favorite character to play with. Plus no Smoke, Cyrex, Sektor, or Baraka. I saw Baraka in story mode but cant use him. And I was looking forward to playing as Jason and Predator, too bad you gotta pay another $35 for them. I really miss the good ol' days when you advance in the game and you unlock characters and skins rather then having to buy them.… Expand
  86. arnicolas4
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    I decided to write this review due to the unjustice comments and scores. Let me start by telling u that this game is an incredible upgrade of mk9 (but that in any case is a bad thing, this game is simply great). Best mortal kombat among them all, and yes I have played them all.
    Some peolple are scoring this game 3 or even 1 because of stupid arguments such as:
    DLCs consumable fatalities,    I decided to write this review due to the unjustice comments and scores. Let me start by telling u that this game is an incredible upgrade of mk9 (but that in any case is a bad thing, this game is simply great). Best mortal kombat among them all, and yes I have played them all.
    Some peolple are scoring this game 3 or even 1 because of stupid arguments such as:
    DLCs consumable fatalities, I do really dislike this; but man dont buy them period (they dont affect the game in any way).
    It was delayed for ps3, so what???; how can u rate a game like that.
    The color palette being bland and dull. OK i can`t comprehend this one, if u want a bright colorfull game why dont u bay a willy wonka game and leave us with the mortal kombat we really want a bloody ruthless and breathtaking game.

    All in all this is an amazing game and reason enought to buy any console or pc just to be able to play it.

    I apologize for any grammatic mistake i had most likely made, english is not my first language (i did my best)    … Expand
  87. Xeno
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    This game is bad ass, and its netcode is actually really,really good for a fighting game. Lots to do, single player or mutiplayer, and lots of different variations keep the game fresh with tons of character types to choose from. Story is quite fun and has some awesome fight scenes, and the brutalities and fatalities are utterly disgusting. Will rate 10/10 when predator is released.
  88. AfterShave
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    My first fighting game, really great so far.
    Please ignore the stupid reviewers that are giving 0s and 1s because they don't like some tiny part of the game.
  89. darkpunisher
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    brilliant brilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliant
  90. boogiesmeister
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    I play MK since the original Mortal Kombat. I love the MKX, it's everything I could expect and more. It's lots of fun, plenty of content, good graphics & good mechanics. Any Mortal Kombat fan will not be disappointed. However the game have achieved some major fails:

    DLC: in Story Mode there are far more characters then in Versus Mode. Asking to pay for DLC for content, which is there to    I play MK since the original Mortal Kombat. I love the MKX, it's everything I could expect and more. It's lots of fun, plenty of content, good graphics & good mechanics. Any Mortal Kombat fan will not be disappointed. However the game have achieved some major fails:

    DLC: in Story Mode there are far more characters then in Versus Mode. Asking to pay for DLC for content, which is there to begin with is nothing short of outrageous!

    Ridiculous Collector's Edition. I don't care for any 3d figures or comic books. I'd much rather pay more to have the game with full content enabled!

    For those 2 reasons, I don't give 10/10, but 9/10 instead.    … Expand
  91. JohnniBoy
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    Well my hopes were high on this one. I thought it was the first BIG beat em up for the PS4 platform but... Too wear graphically. This seems something out for PS3 and not for a new generation console. For example Johnny Cage looks awful (no expressions and looks like Duke Nokem). BUT not a bad game just a little disappointed. Hopefully the new Street Fighter won´t be like this one.
  92. Kryptiic
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    I want to give it a 9.5. Because I cant decide between a ten and a 9. The game is absolutely fantastic. the graphics are Stunning, The combat is fluid, fast and varied. Then there is the fact that each of the 25 characters (If you include Goro) have 3 variations each which basically means that there are 75 playable characters. This may seem over exaggerated but the variations do help theI want to give it a 9.5. Because I cant decide between a ten and a 9. The game is absolutely fantastic. the graphics are Stunning, The combat is fluid, fast and varied. Then there is the fact that each of the 25 characters (If you include Goro) have 3 variations each which basically means that there are 75 playable characters. This may seem over exaggerated but the variations do help the variety of the game. My friend and I both like sub zero, but we play him completely different based on the variation we chose. I have never experienced something so unique in a fighting game. To sum it all up. There are tons of game modes in the game to choose from, lots of stuff to unlock. A great story mode, awesome graphics, great fighting mechanics. The only thing that isn't near perfect is the online. Granted the online CONNECTION is fantastic. I played about 50 or more matches and never once lagged. Even with a low pinged player. The problem (For now) is matchmaking in Ranked mode takes quite awhile and I had to wait up to 5 minutes at one point.… Expand
  93. Nick530
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    The best Mortal Kombat to date! The gameplay is as precise and slick as ever, the graphics are great, the story is interesting and the some of the same great characters are back as well as multiple new ones. The only down side to this game is that the story mode is very short. I'm also not a fan of the micro transactions.
  94. Jimmytwotimes
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    In the fall of 1992 I was in high school . On the south side of Chicago there was a bowling alley where my friends and I would go after school . We'd go play pool bowl and talk to girls . The bowling alley also had a tiny arcade . It was nothing special . Let's put it this way they had pole position . Older gamers will surely appreciate that last bit ,

    One day while bowling we noticed    In the fall of 1992 I was in high school . On the south side of Chicago there was a bowling alley where my friends and I would go after school . We'd go play pool bowl and talk to girls . The bowling alley also had a tiny arcade . It was nothing special . Let's put it this way they had pole position . Older gamers will surely appreciate that last bit ,

    One day while bowling we noticed a line emanating from that tiny "arcade " . We wandered over for a look upon getting getting closer we were greeted with the sounds of martial arts combat . It called to us like sirens to sailors . The yells the sounds of punches landing and scorpions iconic Get Over Here ! We were amazed . The special moves, combat ways for people to juggle . The fighters looked real !! ( at least to us ) . The blood and then we saw the fatalities .

    We were hooked older people and teenagers like us lined up to compete against each other . Winner stayed loser walked . It was an amazing arcade game and it became a hit . A few years later the Chicago company Midway released MK2 . This time the arcade cabinet was in a video store . Some of you are saying what the hell is a video store ?. It was closer to our school than the alley so everyday after school we'd go .

    Pumping in quarters and spending hours trying to master the game . We wanted to find all the secrets , learn all the moves and perform all the fatalities . In those days the net was in its infancy so there were tons of rumors surrounding this game . A little later a home port was released . Ironically the same video store that took our quarters declined to carry the console version . I wasn't supposed to play these games but I did anyway and got caught . Shortly after my love affair with MK ended and I was on my way to becoming that old guy who yells at you to get off his lawn .

    Flash forward 20 something years and once again I'm answering MK's beckoning call . Let's start with the story . The story is of course ridiculous and the dialogue is campy . In a good way ( think Big Trouble In Little China ) . The story shifts between time periods and locations is enjoyable . Many of the Kombatants are here , though some fan favorites are absent . There is lots of fan service here and it shows . Let's face it most fighters have no story so being a MK fan I was happy .

    Other modes are present here as well . Like the challenge towers . These can either be played online or off and either way offer a lot of fun . Some towers are updated daily or evenly with rewards for completing them . Within Mortal Kombat x is a mini game based on factions . You are asked to chose one and everything you do in game contributes to your faction . Earning you rewards like faction fatalities and so on . Players across all platforms including mobile contribute to factions . Speaking of mobile app which is only available on iOS devices at the moment . Nets you rewards like costumes etc . Plus it's free .

    Online modes also feature towers . As well as 1 on 1 vs and team matches . As well as king of the hill which has that classic arcade community feel I spoke of earlier . There's simply tons of content here . From costumes to finishers to combos . The in game kurrency is used in the crypt . Unlocking things like fatalities concept art brutalities and so on .

    Some may be disappointed their favorite fighters are missing . Keep faith Its MK . This game brings back that classic nostalgia and feel for me in droves . Mortal Kombat pretty much solidified me to being a gamer and though I have strayed away I returned . Should you return to the arena of Mortal Kombat ?. I do not know but if you do you'll see me online with a big smile on my face and I'm sure one will be on yours as well . The hometown boys at Netherrealm have an absolute gem of a fighter on their hands . They have come full circle and for resurrecting this classic series in such a quality and entertaining way they deserve some kudos . Not only is MK x a great fighter it's a great game . In other words a flawless victory .    … Expand
  95. brenbrad7
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    First impressions: A true next gen fighter, visually satisfying...yet you feel like it could be better. Menus are pretty basic and not very exciting, i somehow feel like MK9 had more to offer(i may be wrong). The one thing thats really annoying me is the fight roster, when you enter the select fighter screen that feeling you had back in the day at the arcade or when you first played MK9 isFirst impressions: A true next gen fighter, visually satisfying...yet you feel like it could be better. Menus are pretty basic and not very exciting, i somehow feel like MK9 had more to offer(i may be wrong). The one thing thats really annoying me is the fight roster, when you enter the select fighter screen that feeling you had back in the day at the arcade or when you first played MK9 is not there..it seems as if its not Mortal Kombat! Dont get me wrong theres some solid new enteries(Erron Black for one, awesome!) the game just feels empty without the other characters, who knows we may see them later in the year but for now..i have this feeling that im gonna get bored of the game because some of my favourites arent there.

    The gameplay is pretty sick though, i have yet to get stuck into the story mode(might be the reason im not feeling the new characters). i have just been kicking it old school on the Klassic tower, either way its a great addition to my fight collection.    … Expand
  96. JMARSseph
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    If you have been a fan of Mortal Kombat, or fighting games you will find this game enjoyable. I don't feel it is as deep as many are claiming though. There is limited maps, though the existing maps are quite good. I see no reason in 2015 why more fighters were not included out of the box. My son and I have played for hours, both against each other and in the story. The game like I said isIf you have been a fan of Mortal Kombat, or fighting games you will find this game enjoyable. I don't feel it is as deep as many are claiming though. There is limited maps, though the existing maps are quite good. I see no reason in 2015 why more fighters were not included out of the box. My son and I have played for hours, both against each other and in the story. The game like I said is enjoyable. The dialogue is horrible, not funny, not intelligent, not serious at all. If that's ok for you, so be it. As far as Im concerned the voice volume can be turned completely down. The graphics are pretty decent, but not up to par with next generation quality. I enjoy Mortal Kombat and am partial to games I can play locally with my kids so I give this game a decent score. It plays great and is fun. I do believe content could have been and should have been deeper, especially for a game with such history and an extensive back catalog. I may purchase the additional content, but Im not sure as like most gamers I am tired of being nickled and dimed to death by these greedy game developers and systems. Once again, a fine game for fans of the fighting genre but lacking in content that should be there.… Expand
  97. Hellion
    Apr 14, 2015
    3
    Looks terrific and I like the variety of things they have added. Everything from new fighters, brutalities, krypt, etc. However I am giving it a low score due to the fact it has been delayed for old gen console players. Why? Not paying for an overpriced piece of hardware AND on top of that online service. Not to mention the menu has the MK STORE right at the top. Keep art intact withoutLooks terrific and I like the variety of things they have added. Everything from new fighters, brutalities, krypt, etc. However I am giving it a low score due to the fact it has been delayed for old gen console players. Why? Not paying for an overpriced piece of hardware AND on top of that online service. Not to mention the menu has the MK STORE right at the top. Keep art intact without having to shove right in your face the word STORE.… Expand
  98. Lileroice
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, the best MK EVER! And the best fighting game EVER MADE AS WELL. Amazing Graphics, Sounds, fatalitys, combos, stages and etc. *-*
  99. EliteGames
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Honestly the Best Fighting game on the market and easily the best Mortal Kombat since the original. The new characters make all the difference here and they really hit a homerun with over half of them. I personally enjoyed Erron Black the most, but there is allot to like here with the roster.
  100. Obamancare
    Apr 14, 2015
    6
    The game is fun, but it's a copy of MK9, with elements of Injustice. The gameplay is the same, so it's worth the 6, because the history of this game is just awful. The ending is ridiculous, and the final boss is even worse. I'm a huge fan of MK, but I think this game is suffering from most games of this generation are: money. The makers just want money, so they make a bad game from a greatThe game is fun, but it's a copy of MK9, with elements of Injustice. The gameplay is the same, so it's worth the 6, because the history of this game is just awful. The ending is ridiculous, and the final boss is even worse. I'm a huge fan of MK, but I think this game is suffering from most games of this generation are: money. The makers just want money, so they make a bad game from a great franchise to proft with it.… Expand
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. GamePro Germany
    Aug 12, 2015
    87
    The violence is way over the top, so it can't be and shouldn't be taken seriously. Otherwise it's a very solid game with demanding fights.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jun 16, 2015
    84
    No longer eclipsed by mere technical competitors, this is brash, brilliant, and brimming with extras. [July 2015, p.68]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 1, 2015
    80
    Fall[s] just a tad short of greatness. [June 2015, p.82]
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