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  1. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    What a disappointing entry in the MK franchise!

    A lot of fan favourites are missing (Mileena, Rain, Sindel, Smoke...). The story is abysmal, makes no sense at all and effectively destroys the entire lore of the last 27 years. Also pushing you personal political agenda with certain tower endings is just disgusting. The developers lied about certain aspects (all characters in the story
    What a disappointing entry in the MK franchise!

    A lot of fan favourites are missing (Mileena, Rain, Sindel, Smoke...).

    The story is abysmal, makes no sense at all and effectively destroys the entire lore of the last 27 years. Also pushing you personal political agenda with certain tower endings is just disgusting. The developers lied about certain aspects (all characters in the story will be playable, there will be unlockable characters, they will listen to the fans and include all the fan favourites...)

    Most importantly however: The developers showed how much they disrespect/hate one of the biggest fan favourites (Mileena) and her fanbase. They didn't include her in the game and mocked/ridiculed her fans for telling NRS how much they want their favourite to be a part of the new installment.

    Don't buy games from developers who lie to you, mock/ridicule their own fanbase and put wokeness above character consistency.
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  2. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    This is a disgrace for a Mortal Kombat game, always online micro transaction hell with terrible voice acting, character designs are ugly to look at and has social justice nonsense.
    It has the grind and the monetization of a F2P game, the Krypt is one giant lootbox, the game has lots of grind wall, especially with the time and character towers, they sell time kristals, which are just the
    This is a disgrace for a Mortal Kombat game, always online micro transaction hell with terrible voice acting, character designs are ugly to look at and has social justice nonsense.
    It has the grind and the monetization of a F2P game, the Krypt is one giant lootbox, the game has lots of grind wall, especially with the time and character towers, they sell time kristals, which are just the game´s premium currency like it was a cheap mobile game.
    Also, forcing your personal political agenda has no place in a MK game or in any game for that matter. Some tower endings are just the wet dreams of SJWs. Funny how MK, the game that helped to create the ESRB has fallen into censorship, killing and decapitation is good, bewbs are evil.
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  3. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    Absolute garbage, pay2win, a total waste of money. Why?
    1. Predatory monetization: Extremely grindy in an unfair way designed to make you spend real money.
    2. Missing fan favorite characters like Smoke, Reptile, Mileena etc.
    3. SJW/Feminist/Political agenda forced into the game.
  4. Apr 24, 2019
    2
    Conversione fatta bene e tecnicamente valida per Switch. Purtroppo è Only Online e punta tutto sulle microtransazioni, quindi come ci giochi senza una connessione alle torri o alla cripta? Non puoi, la portatilità che offre la console Nintendo non serve a nulla in questo gioco!
  5. Apr 24, 2019
    1
    Накопить очки можно только в онлайне? Тратить тоже только в онлайне? Дорогие разработчики, вы не забыли, что nintendo switch - это в первую очередь портативная консоль?!
    Вторая претензия - куда вы дели разрешение? Я не рассчитывал получить графику уровня ps4, но я рассчитывал на разрешение повыше, чем было на psvita
    Накопить очки можно только в онлайне? Тратить тоже только в онлайне? Дорогие разработчики, вы не забыли, что nintendo switch - это в первую очередь портативная консоль?!
    Вторая претензия - куда вы дели разрешение? Я не рассчитывал получить графику уровня ps4, но я рассчитывал на разрешение повыше, чем было на psvita
  6. Apr 24, 2019
    1
    This game requires grinding to unlock basic, core trademarks of the series like Brutalities. The Krypt is totally random, requiring 3 different forms of currency that, get this, you unlock through grossly laborious tower challenges that aren't fun, and basically completely random "test your luck" type tests of patience and your pocketbook. Instead of scummy practices like forcing you toThis game requires grinding to unlock basic, core trademarks of the series like Brutalities. The Krypt is totally random, requiring 3 different forms of currency that, get this, you unlock through grossly laborious tower challenges that aren't fun, and basically completely random "test your luck" type tests of patience and your pocketbook. Instead of scummy practices like forcing you to just buy everything, which would honestly be preferable because at least you can just get what you want, you instead have to buy currency and still go through this grind. It's crazy, and it justifies a 0 score because this is unacceptable, anti-consumer garbage that took the wind out of my sails. I've been a fan of Mortal Kombat since 1996, and here I am saying this has killed all my interest. I was someone voraciously checking the updates on this game day after day, and now I really just feel depressed. Expand
  7. Apr 26, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Son unos abusadores, no puede creer que un juego pagado le pongan tanto micropagos, no se merecen mi buena puntucion.
    Warner, They are abusers, can not believe that a paid game they put so much micropayments, they do not deserve my good score
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  8. May 22, 2019
    1
    Bought this game after seeing those reviews on YouTube about 60 fps on the switch. Yes it is 60 fps but only on some stages. Most of the time the frame rate is dropped too much that I cannot do a simple combo (please note that I can deal with Hard mode AI on the non-lagged stages). Everything is even getting worst on the final boss fight with tons of lagging. Disappointed...
  9. May 9, 2020
    1
    MK 11 is a great fighting game that I like (on PS4). The game has a disgusting port on the switch! Screenshots and videos in eshop are not true (which is a violation of the law of many countries)
    Has friezes and FPS drops. From permission and lighting you will bleed from your eyes! If you do not want to impair your eyesight DO NOT buy a switch version of the game! The port is made
    MK 11 is a great fighting game that I like (on PS4). The game has a disgusting port on the switch! Screenshots and videos in eshop are not true (which is a violation of the law of many countries)
    Has friezes and FPS drops. From permission and lighting you will bleed from your eyes! If you do not want to impair your eyesight DO NOT buy a switch version of the game! The port is made extremely poor and unprofessional! With such a picture, there is no sense in the declared 60 fps!
    In Fatality and Fatal Blow the resolution drops to the level of “What happening on screen?!”
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  10. Apr 26, 2019
    0
    Kein Cent bekommen die Entwickler von mir.

    Besserungspatch bringen euch nichts mehr, die gierige Einstellung die ihr habt zeigt was für Schweine ihr wirklich seit.
  11. Apr 24, 2019
    3
    Left an in-depth review on the PS4 page. But owning the Switch version. I'll detail the Switch factor.

    In short, I've basically slaughtered all aspects of this game on the PS4 page. What do you get with the Switch in terms of technical performance? Some fatalities appear too look horridly flat textured etc.. But all round, this is a highly playable and respectable version of the
    Left an in-depth review on the PS4 page. But owning the Switch version. I'll detail the Switch factor.

    In short, I've basically slaughtered all aspects of this game on the PS4 page.
    What do you get with the Switch in terms of technical performance?
    Some fatalities appear too look horridly flat textured etc..

    But all round, this is a highly playable and respectable version of the game if you intend to use it portably. Though you will suffer some crash and stuttering hick ups. Ultimately there will be no better portable version of this anytime soon (and a potential upgrade Switch en-route should solve this games visual short comings)

    Ultimate verdict, Switch is a solid pass.
    But this game as a whole is advised to avoid purchase.
    One of the most expensive games I've bought in my life (got the deluxe) to leave me quite disgusted as a result

    Game is a clunky fighter with a character roster that at current doesn't appease me. The star feature of the game in the form of cinematic Krushing Blows and Fatalities get repetitive, can often look ridiculous in nature, and the games other combos and nuanced features are a serious challenge to pull off.

    This game should be boycott
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  12. Apr 27, 2019
    0
    es un buen juego, pero debemos castigar a warner bros por querer vernos la cara de idiotas con sus politicas malditas que estan usando estas empresas....gente no compren ningun juego de mortal kombat 11. no debemos permitir ningun abuso mas de estas empresas, no debemos dejar que siquiera lo intenten a ver se pega, debemos hacer que ni siquiera piensen en poner estas politicas abusivas aes un buen juego, pero debemos castigar a warner bros por querer vernos la cara de idiotas con sus politicas malditas que estan usando estas empresas....gente no compren ningun juego de mortal kombat 11. no debemos permitir ningun abuso mas de estas empresas, no debemos dejar que siquiera lo intenten a ver se pega, debemos hacer que ni siquiera piensen en poner estas politicas abusivas a ningun juego, es otra forma de votar con nuestra cartera. yo por lo pronto lo esperare pirata en pc Expand
  13. Apr 26, 2019
    0
    What a piece of crap. Nintendo won't let you return digital copies of games...and the game is built for Nintendo Online. I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. It is unfinished and unpolished in it's current state. The graphics are horrendous, the online play exists for pay only players (I know but if you want to build an online player community then do not charge...) and there are mainWhat a piece of crap. Nintendo won't let you return digital copies of games...and the game is built for Nintendo Online. I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. It is unfinished and unpolished in it's current state. The graphics are horrendous, the online play exists for pay only players (I know but if you want to build an online player community then do not charge...) and there are main characters missing (just read...Mileena). I love the MK franchise but this is utter poop...online, online, online, online, for a portable player? Check yourself before your...oh wait your wrecked yourself! Expand
  14. May 18, 2019
    1
    Game crashes everyday and gets updates way after the other versions. I have never had a Switch game crash as much as MK11 does. I have put in 160 hrs so far and it crashes multiple times a day. Plus the updates come almost 2 weeks after the PS4 & XBox. I want to love this game... I do. Please don't waste your money on this version.
  15. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    Ruined by micro-transactions. Scorpion is only saying "get over here" to your wallet. Such a shame.
  16. Apr 23, 2019
    1
    As it is, this game is unacceptable. Almost every menu you navigate, you are prompted with a "connecting to server" modal dialog. If the connection drops, you lose access to single player content. The game uses a terrible grind system to entice people to buy content with microtransactions. The developers have said that "they are working on a fix", but their fix is to fudge the numbersAs it is, this game is unacceptable. Almost every menu you navigate, you are prompted with a "connecting to server" modal dialog. If the connection drops, you lose access to single player content. The game uses a terrible grind system to entice people to buy content with microtransactions. The developers have said that "they are working on a fix", but their fix is to fudge the numbers somewhat to make the grind a little bit easier, not remove the grind completely. But that is the only fix. Remove consumables, remove assists, remove augments, remove random drops, remove randomization from the krypt.

    The game also crashes here and there in the menus, which can cause data loss. This is the first game on Switch I see crashing. It's embarrassing.

    Until all these things are fixed (and let's be honest, they never will be), I cannot recommend this. It's a shame, because I like the story and the core fighting mechanics are good.
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  17. Apr 24, 2019
    0
    I was just about to sit down and start playing when my wife's boyfriend walked in and slapped the Joycons out of my hand and said I wasn't allowed to play this because it's too "WOKE".
    Gee thanks a lot Nether Realm. To make matters worse now I'm grounded for a week for talking back, and I think he is super dissappointed in me. He already refunded the game and preordered Samurai Showdown
    I was just about to sit down and start playing when my wife's boyfriend walked in and slapped the Joycons out of my hand and said I wasn't allowed to play this because it's too "WOKE".
    Gee thanks a lot Nether Realm. To make matters worse now I'm grounded for a week for talking back, and I think he is super dissappointed in me. He already refunded the game and preordered Samurai Showdown instead with the money. :(
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  18. Apr 23, 2019
    1
    I made an account just to voice my displeasure on my day with this game.
    At it's barebones, it is a fighting game. Unfortunately it's marred and almost pushed aside by a cheaply done, DRM to netherrealm and back, port.
    Let's start off with the mandatory 20gb download for a full price Switch cart (Which no other game I own has had to do on launch that's full price), predatory micro
    I made an account just to voice my displeasure on my day with this game.
    At it's barebones, it is a fighting game. Unfortunately it's marred and almost pushed aside by a cheaply done, DRM to netherrealm and back, port.
    Let's start off with the mandatory 20gb download for a full price Switch cart (Which no other game I own has had to do on launch that's full price), predatory micro transactions, and horrible horrible always online drm netcode. It defeats the purpose of even owning it on the switch for portability if you have to be tethered in wireless or not. You aren't even allowed to save progress for the single player story if you've no internet access. Never giving an AAA+ published game my money again. Stay away from WB and Nether Realm Studios. Has the grind of a mobile game if you want to even think about unlocking fatalities or any kind of cosmetics. Strong arming players into buying into their currency. Yes you read that right, in game, f2p currency in a full priced AAA+ game. While getting a game like this onto the Switch is impressive, it's completely held back by poor business practices and awful design choices. Costumes, Kombat Koins, and very odd Feminist-like agenda choices when it comes to the storyboard writing, and female costume design.
    Most of the female character's I couldn't recognize at first glance, while the male's costumes were pretty much, recognizable from their previous designs in earlier games. Please avoid this game, and refund it if possible.
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  19. Apr 25, 2019
    0
    I'm Mileena, Empress of Outworld.
    By the decree of my fans I order you to add me for free and apologize to them!

    Otherwise they won't give you any of this petty money you so desperately want!

    Bow down before me and do as I say!
  20. Apr 24, 2019
    0
    The creators made some of the worst decitions one can make when making a game, put micro-transactions on it and surrender themselves to the SJW repulsiveness. The game also lack some favourites like Mileena or Smoke. ONE LAST THING: Ed Boon clearly does NOT know of what he's talking about when he says something like "You don't wear a bikini in a fight!"....No sir, you wear the CLOSEST toThe creators made some of the worst decitions one can make when making a game, put micro-transactions on it and surrender themselves to the SJW repulsiveness. The game also lack some favourites like Mileena or Smoke. ONE LAST THING: Ed Boon clearly does NOT know of what he's talking about when he says something like "You don't wear a bikini in a fight!"....No sir, you wear the CLOSEST to it, like all the MMA pros out there that are ONLY ALLOWED to wear MMA shorts and MMA gloves as their ONLY clothes into a fight. So go do some research Mr. Boon, before you vomit some more useless verbiage and put yourself and your company to shame with your ignorance! Expand
  21. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    No Milly and much disrespect for us fans of her = Not my game = No money from me.
  22. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    Se ve pesimo, se ve muy borroso, lastima haber gastado tanto en esta versión. Pero la prensa manipuladora dice que se ve bien en switch y es mentira. En mi tv se ve muy borroso, que lastima
  23. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    The Switch deserved better, it deserve a version that could have looked better based on its hardware capabilities....instead we get a port of more powerful systems that only puts the switch version to shame.
  24. Apr 23, 2019
    4
    Someone cheated. We play games - we are not Blind!
    Why there are eShop-screenshots or trailers from other consoles? I am really disappointed. Visual is Bad. Maybe the worst I've ever seen on Switch. Game looks like garbage, sorry. People will see it trust me.

    Don't lie anymore please!
  25. Apr 25, 2019
    0
    My girl Mileena is not in and the developers ridiculed us - the fans of her.
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    Apr 27, 2019
    0
    No le pongo 0 a esta versión por lo micropagos. Estamos calificando el trabajo de Netherrealm, no el de Warner Brothers. El 0 es por que Nintendo ponen gráficos que no corresponden a la versión de Switch en la misma eShop. Eso se llama fraude y solo genera desconocimiento en la audiencia.
  27. Apr 24, 2019
    0
    What a disappointing entry in the MK franchise!

    A lot of fan favourites are missing (Mileena, Rain, Sindel, Smoke...). The story is abysmal, makes no sense at all
  28. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    I won't pretend it's about the SJW bs or the microtransactions.
    I just wanted one thing: Mileena to be in the game.
    She's not in, so the game isn't delivering imo.

    Periodttt
  29. Apr 26, 2019
    0
    Games are being ruined by excessive grinding and microtransactions. There is no place for gambling systems in full priced games. Vote with your dollars or this will just get worse and worse.
  30. Apr 24, 2019
    0
    Aggressive micro-transactions practices with grindy progression, online-only features, multiplayer connectivity issues, sprinkled with political correctness, not even that good as a fighting game beneath of all that.
  31. Apr 24, 2019
    0
    Low quality port of a bad game. With Micro transactions and unnecessary politics forced in and the women lack sex appeal while the men are in lorn clothes. And if you criticize the game the Developers will call you bigots just like Bioware. WTF happen to my favorite fighting game?
  32. Apr 25, 2019
    0
    Core gameplay is fun. Graphics aren't the greatest, but I was honestly expecting that, being handheld - so ill let that slide. What I won't let slide is the ridiculous online requirements! 1st off, a 20 GB required download even when buying a PHYSICAL COPY? Secondly, WTF is the point of a game being on a primarily handheld console if EVERYTHING progression-wise is locked behind a uselessCore gameplay is fun. Graphics aren't the greatest, but I was honestly expecting that, being handheld - so ill let that slide. What I won't let slide is the ridiculous online requirements! 1st off, a 20 GB required download even when buying a PHYSICAL COPY? Secondly, WTF is the point of a game being on a primarily handheld console if EVERYTHING progression-wise is locked behind a useless (and unstated) REQUIRED INTERNET CONNECTION? There is literally NO reason we should have to be onlne to progress in a "AAA game" that we paid premium price for. This is really, really sad....MK11 is basically a MOBILE GAME disguised as a AAA console game. Expand
  33. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    Online ONLY features?
    Everything is locked behind an online unnecessary wall to make it more of a grind.
    The fighting might be fun but no one has time to seat there and grind that much unless this is your only game left to play in the world. 0.0 out 10.0 for screwing your fans Most of the "professional" reviews are OMITTING the online only stuff from the review...very "honest" on
    Online ONLY features?
    Everything is locked behind an online unnecessary wall to make it more of a grind.

    The fighting might be fun but no one has time to seat there and grind that much unless this is your only game left to play in the world.

    0.0 out 10.0 for screwing your fans

    Most of the "professional" reviews are OMITTING the online only stuff from the review...very "honest" on their part.
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  34. Apr 26, 2019
    0
    Hey Boon!

    You loved to troll us Mileena fans and make fun of us.
    Guess it's our time to return the favor!

    No Mileena = Not my game!
  35. Apr 25, 2019
    0
    No tengo el juego. Ni siquiera tengo la switch. Pero le pongo un 0 solo por joder a el tonto de Sasel.
  36. May 7, 2019
    0
    Money grinding, poor graphics, always on-line which destroys the Switch's portability, pay 2 win, 20Gb mandatory download even with the physical version, SJW garbage. Stay away from this piece of ****.
  37. May 11, 2019
    0
    Yet another dev that went full socialjusticetard and puts out a game ruining a beloved franchise game is a clunky microtransaction riddled mess and i think its hilarious this is up there next to bioware with mass effect andromeda pushing their social agenda instead of making the game good. Liberals just cant put their fascist beliefs aside long enough to do anything
  38. Apr 25, 2019
    1
    Always online requirement for single player content, grind is set up to encourage microtransactions, 1/10
  39. May 22, 2019
    0
    Pre-ordered this digitally for $110. What I received was the game at the lowest quality graphics to legally title it as "Playable". If you enjoy Playstation One graphics on a modern handheld console, average frame rates, poor quality textures and graphics, a constant internet connection requirement that defeats the purpose of a handheld travel device, then fork out the top price for thisPre-ordered this digitally for $110. What I received was the game at the lowest quality graphics to legally title it as "Playable". If you enjoy Playstation One graphics on a modern handheld console, average frame rates, poor quality textures and graphics, a constant internet connection requirement that defeats the purpose of a handheld travel device, then fork out the top price for this digital garbage.
    I've been a fan of Mortal Kombat since MK2 and this has left a deeply sour taste in my mouth.
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  40. Jun 13, 2019
    0
    I gave up $100 for this game, including the dlc. Nintendo Switch Digital Kopy. I've never even considered spending that much on a game before, but I'm a huge fan so I threw down for my dudes at Netherealm. First of all, this is one of the best entries for Mortal Kombat, maybe the best. But I made the mistake of getting it on the switch, and it's an absolutely pathetic port. Do Not Buy ThisI gave up $100 for this game, including the dlc. Nintendo Switch Digital Kopy. I've never even considered spending that much on a game before, but I'm a huge fan so I threw down for my dudes at Netherealm. First of all, this is one of the best entries for Mortal Kombat, maybe the best. But I made the mistake of getting it on the switch, and it's an absolutely pathetic port. Do Not Buy This Version. From the fps problems to the sound just simply not playing during matches- it's simply unplayable. I implore you to ignore the professional reviewers that give this release a pass. M11K itself is a great game, and if it's a matter of being too hardware demanding for a switch port, then just don't release it on switch. That's much better than releasing a $100 scam. Wishing i could get my money back. Expand
  41. Dec 19, 2019
    2
    Switch version review:

    First, the game on the cartridge is does not have all characters playable, Story and Towers modes are unavailable. Basically a glorified demo at the price of a full game until a 17.8 GB patch is downloaded, restoring all features of the game (ESRB box art have a "download required" notification, PEGI ones does not). Progression requires server connection thus
    Switch version review:

    First, the game on the cartridge is does not have all characters playable, Story and Towers modes are unavailable. Basically a glorified demo at the price of a full game until a 17.8 GB patch is downloaded, restoring all features of the game (ESRB box art have a "download required" notification, PEGI ones does not).

    Progression requires server connection thus slowing down the game. What will happen when the servers are terminated? No more progression and an incomplete game without the patch.

    Graphics are downgraded, but it gets out hand when playing on a TV screen: game interface might not fit the screen size, facial hair is blurry, some hair does not have the right color.

    Joy-Cons not suited for combat game: right stick can be inaccurate, directional buttons can make diagonal jumps difficult, left stick can get in the way of attack inputs.

    Training mode teaches all the mechanics of the game and provides command training for each characters, but it does not covers all the combos in the list. What a waste.

    Making a Switch port might seem inclusive, but it is highly inconvenient with a such huge patch download. A blatant cash grab.

    Mortal Kombat 11 is another game ruined by excessive monetisations, online checks and flood of cosmetics.
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  42. Apr 23, 2019
    0
    So weit auf der Switch es schon am Vormittag durch gespielt. Die Story ist der letzte Dreck. Es ist wie ein Marvel Film. manchmal kam sogar Star Wars Feeling auf. Was soll die Scheiße?
    Ehrlich MK11 Kannibalisiert sich von selbst. Es macht einfach keinen Sin mehr. einen Weiteren Teil zu machen. Es sei denn, es kommt ein Reboot, dann ja...
    Gameplay ist beste Beat'em Up Spitze. Grafik
    So weit auf der Switch es schon am Vormittag durch gespielt. Die Story ist der letzte Dreck. Es ist wie ein Marvel Film. manchmal kam sogar Star Wars Feeling auf. Was soll die Scheiße?
    Ehrlich MK11 Kannibalisiert sich von selbst. Es macht einfach keinen Sin mehr. einen Weiteren Teil zu machen. Es sei denn, es kommt ein Reboot, dann ja...

    Gameplay ist beste Beat'em Up Spitze.

    Grafik liegt bei 360p!!! Das ist eine Pixelvergewaltigung für's Auge. Es sieht so verschwommen aus, unscharf. Eine Schande.
    Selbst MK9 auf der PSVita sieht extremst besser aus!
    ich lasse mich doch nicht, von vorgeränderten Filmen blenden! Wie die stupiden Highscorer geber hier! Ihr redet euch diese Mist Grafik nur schön! Vergleicht die Grafik mal mit Mario Odyssey, dann wisst ihr wie ein Spiel auf der Switch aussehen muss!

    Ladezeiten sind schon recht lang, Geht grad noch so.
    Dann wieder diese blöde Krypta... Man bekommt zu wenig Coins, wenn man am zocken ist. freischaltung der Inhalte wird künstlich in die länge gezogen... Ach halt!!!! Es gibt Cheats in diesem Spiel. Ja richtig gelesen CHEATS!!! Die nennen sich In-App Käufe!!! Max 39,99€ ein Spot Preis, wenn man schon 99,99€ für ein Spiel ausgibt. To the Netherrealm with Warner Bros!!!!

    Klar kein Fehlkauf beste Beat'em Up.

    Das ist zwar der schlechteste Port, dennoch das beste Beat'em Up für die Switch.

    habt Spaß damit.
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  43. Apr 27, 2019
    0
    hey people, wait and download it pirate on pc, in some weeks. all abusive companies should to die
  44. May 3, 2019
    0
    I bought this because who wouldn’t want a portable mortal Kombat to take with you if had to go to work. That is not what I got sure you can play classic tower and story without internet. That is after you download the game from the internet. I bought the physical game because I like the idea of owning and playing years down the road. In this that will not happen unless you keep itI bought this because who wouldn’t want a portable mortal Kombat to take with you if had to go to work. That is not what I got sure you can play classic tower and story without internet. That is after you download the game from the internet. I bought the physical game because I like the idea of owning and playing years down the road. In this that will not happen unless you keep it downloaded. The krypt is the most disappointing thing to me if it was just cosmetic items I’d be fine with the loot boxes but instead you have fatalities and brutalities in there also if you were able to unlock them by just doing the imputs that would be fine but sadly that’s not the case. With having them locked I don’t even play the game just AI battles in towers to get money to unlock stuff in the krypt in hopes I finally unlock all the brutalities so then I can start learning a character. The towers are better now but they still kinda suck because they moved away from skills and now it’s more about random bs. We should be talking about how good the game actually is but instead I feel the bad really over shadows my whole experience. There is alot of hate for mk3 and mk4 but I like them. Armageddon was bad but it still was fun for me to play. My vs dc was bad but I still played a fair amount of it. Hell I even bought Street fighter V the day it came out and I never regretted getting it. I truly believe that this is the last chance I will give Netherrealm. I have sold 1 game in the last 20 years and with this one I think it’s time for me to cut my ties and sell it. I really enjoyed injustice also but I’m done giving my money to shady practices that try to make the game more like an app then an actual video game meant to be played on a console. Expand
  45. Apr 28, 2019
    0
    Fantastic throughout the game, but the way the game progress is handled and the player is forced to use microtransactions **No comment**
  46. Aug 7, 2019
    0
    Worst story we've ever had in this franchise. Pathetic roster. Awful single player content and progression with god damn RNG and failed concept of towers of time (lol someone actually thought that consumables and modificators is a good idea lmao). AI battle (no comments. A mode for those who hate to play this game so much that they let it play for itself. And I thought I bought aWorst story we've ever had in this franchise. Pathetic roster. Awful single player content and progression with god damn RNG and failed concept of towers of time (lol someone actually thought that consumables and modificators is a good idea lmao). AI battle (no comments. A mode for those who hate to play this game so much that they let it play for itself. And I thought I bought a full-fledged console game, not a freaking mobile crap).

    This game is one of the worst in a franchise right there with MK4 (just for different reasons).
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  47. May 9, 2019
    2
    The best Mortal Kombat with better playability and gameplay to date, but all that is thrown away when one is ready to play offline, portable mode or 2 players; The main errors of the game are: permanent connection to the internet otherwise it is impossible to unlock prizes or access several game modes, playing 2 players is ridiculous because the prizes you get can not be shared with theThe best Mortal Kombat with better playability and gameplay to date, but all that is thrown away when one is ready to play offline, portable mode or 2 players; The main errors of the game are: permanent connection to the internet otherwise it is impossible to unlock prizes or access several game modes, playing 2 players is ridiculous because the prizes you get can not be shared with the second player being this a severe disadvantage for him or her, please... do not play anything on nintendo switch if you can not unlock the content where you want to play without internet, this is really ridiculous, the game is made to be played and enjoyed alone and connected to the internet, nothing to be enjoyed with your friends at home, the last is almost irrelevant but there are with the female costumes, the worst to date, according to them is that nobody comes out to fight with little clothes, but what about baraka, shao kahn, Kano, jhony cage and liu kang, what greater hypocrisy...

    El mejor mortal kombat con excelente jugabilidad y gameplay hasta la fecha, pero todo eso es tirado a la basura cuando uno se dispone a jugarlo offline, modo portátil o de 2 jugadores; los principales errores del juego son: conección permanente a internet, de otra manera es imposible desbloquear premios o acceder a varios modos de juego, jugar de 2 players es ridículo porque los premios que obtienes no se pueden compartir con el segundo player siendo ésta una severa desventaja para él o ella, por favor de nada sirve jugar en nintendo switch si no puedes desbloquear el contenido en donde y cuando quieras jugar, sin internet es realmente ridículo, el juego está hecho para jugarse y disfrutarse en solitario y conectado a internet, nada para disfrutarse con tus amigos en casa, lo último es casi irelevante pero que hay con los trajes femeninos, los peores hasta la fecha, según ellos es que nadie sale a pelear con poca ropa, pero que hay con baraka, shao kahn, Kano, jhony cage y liu kang, que hipocresía más grande...
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  48. Nov 9, 2019
    2
    I've played the game in ps4 and switch, the comparison is shocking, I understand the hardware differences are significant and can't expect too much. However, to pay 30 quid for the cartridge and still have to download 20gb of data to even play properly is the first annoyance, then even though the story is somewhat entertaining. Before you even start to think about enjoying the online andI've played the game in ps4 and switch, the comparison is shocking, I understand the hardware differences are significant and can't expect too much. However, to pay 30 quid for the cartridge and still have to download 20gb of data to even play properly is the first annoyance, then even though the story is somewhat entertaining. Before you even start to think about enjoying the online and vs modes, you have to consider forking out a further 35 quid to buy the bundle pack to give most of the characters that you really want to play with. For me tHis is the defining big no no for purchasing the game and am seriously considering taking it back to the store for a refund. Avoid on the switch at all costs, but absolutely worth the money and time if its for another platform. Expand
  49. Feb 6, 2020
    0
    worst game I ever bought for switch. Graphics sux, low fps, game crash sometimes etc etc
  50. Jan 17, 2020
    4
    I bought this because it was on sale for switch. Idgaf about the sjw nonsense in this game. I mean it is there but, I have a much larger issue with this game in general. The switch is a mobile platform. Games on the switch should be able to operate just fine without an internet connection. This game is absolutely f*cking ridiculous. Anytime you do anything in this fame, it seeks anI bought this because it was on sale for switch. Idgaf about the sjw nonsense in this game. I mean it is there but, I have a much larger issue with this game in general. The switch is a mobile platform. Games on the switch should be able to operate just fine without an internet connection. This game is absolutely f*cking ridiculous. Anytime you do anything in this fame, it seeks an internet connection. It is obtrusive as f*ck. It destroys any desire to play this game. Expand
  51. Feb 4, 2020
    0
    The game crashes all the time, suffers frame drops and the image looks like a PC in the low.
    I won't even talk about Kript
  52. Apr 14, 2021
    0
    So much bashing in the user score, with this we know that the user score metacritic is useless, this is one of my most played game, and a incredible port.
  53. Jun 1, 2020
    4
    Mortal Kombat 11 is a good game when it comes down to gameplay and the story, but on the switch, the game looks like someone threw up everywhere. Did warner bros. put any effort into the port at all, I am not a stickler for graphics but it just looks so so bad. Also, the krypt is one of the worst looking places and the framerates there are unplayable. DOOM 2016 was on the switch forMortal Kombat 11 is a good game when it comes down to gameplay and the story, but on the switch, the game looks like someone threw up everywhere. Did warner bros. put any effort into the port at all, I am not a stickler for graphics but it just looks so so bad. Also, the krypt is one of the worst looking places and the framerates there are unplayable. DOOM 2016 was on the switch for goodness sake, it's clear warner bros. did zero optimization. Plus you can't actually play the game unless you are connected to the internet, which you know isn't too great for the switch. There is also a 40gb download if you get the physical edition, great job warner bros. Oh yeah and um, YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR EASY FATALITIES WHICH IS AN ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE. The game is laden with predatory microtransactions.

    I would give this game a zero but then I remembered I had a lot of fun fighting, as the core gameplay is actually pretty great. And the story is great with cutscenes I loved watching, that reminded me of a schlocky action movie except better (the voice acting is really great.)

    I regret buying this game but you might not, as it would probably be more fun on other platforms.
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  54. Jun 23, 2020
    0
    So, i have never played Mortal Kombat before this one, and I purchased it expecting the game to be fun, but it was only in the first 5 hours. After that, the game is a big loop of **** and insanely grinding to make you fell like an idiot in the end of the day. For you to have the full game you need to buy it one more time, but now the other characters, just like a mobile game. Save yourSo, i have never played Mortal Kombat before this one, and I purchased it expecting the game to be fun, but it was only in the first 5 hours. After that, the game is a big loop of **** and insanely grinding to make you fell like an idiot in the end of the day. For you to have the full game you need to buy it one more time, but now the other characters, just like a mobile game. Save your money and don´t buy it. Expand
  55. Dec 19, 2020
    3
    Alright, I was going to put a whole backstory of how my love for this franchise goes back all the way to 1992, when I was nine years old and how my childhood and teenage years can be defined by two words: Mortal Kombat. But then it got too long and I realized no one cares. Suffice to say, I've been playing the franchise since its debut.

    Like most MK fans, I was hyped for MK11. Up until
    Alright, I was going to put a whole backstory of how my love for this franchise goes back all the way to 1992, when I was nine years old and how my childhood and teenage years can be defined by two words: Mortal Kombat. But then it got too long and I realized no one cares. Suffice to say, I've been playing the franchise since its debut.

    Like most MK fans, I was hyped for MK11. Up until recently, I still was. That enthusiasm has subsided quickly once I actually started to play the game deeply. First, as you can see in a lot of bad reviews here, yes, a lot of fans do not like the political agenda that was injected around and into the game. No matter what your politics might be, keep them out of a product you intend to sell. It's common sense. You want to appeal to the largest number of people possible, not alienate a few, and then proceed to demonize them when they don't agree with your line of thinking. Whether you are a liberal or conservative, your message will upset roughly half the people either way. So avoid it. In the case of MK, the devs responded by saying "please, don't call them fans" when it was pointed out to them that some fans didn't agree with their ideologies seeping into the game.

    Well, I own Mortal Kombat 11 on Steam, Xbox, PS4, and Switch, all last three being the Ultimate version. So yeah, I am a fan... but not a fanboy. Big difference. So you bet, I will review every port I own appropriately.

    Graphics -They are absolutely fantastic, no doubt. This is the best looking fighting game at the moment and the best looking Mortal Kombat game ever made, by far. Yeah, lots of gear customization here, which seems to have become the focal point of this game. But once you start fighting red Scorpions or neon Sub-Zeros, along with some downright embarrassing and nonsensical costumes that are repulsive to look at, I wish the system disappeared forever. Preset skins like MK9 and MKX were the perfect compromise. This is MK, not Street Fighter or Injustice.

    Story - Poorly written, but entertaining nevertheless. I think the visuals and familiarity we have with the characters mask that downside quite well. No? Well, put that plot in a movie with unfamiliar characters outside the MK universe and you got yourself a box office bomb and a laughing stock.

    Sound and music - Sound effects are great. The music is boring, forgettable, and unmemorable, better suited in a superhero-themed game. Get rid of this orchestral garbage and bring back the East Asian undertones and kung-fu atmosphere that was part of the foundation of this franchise, please.

    Gameplay - It's very deep, the tutorial is great, one of the best I have ever seen. Frame data, block advantage, man - it's really something to get into. Makes you appreciate fighting games and how technical they can be. That being said it is slower than MK9 and 10, which bothers some people. I really like the customization of abilities, you can really put your gameplay style and personality into your character.

    Single-player - Making progress is nightmarish, demoralizing, ludicrous, an affront to nature, and everything that is good and decent. It's like EA and Konami got together to make something as greedy and as evil as possible. It's disgusting. I like to dive deep into games, especially Mortal Kombat, just really doing everything the game has to offer. Here, the only things being offered are frustration and despair. I'm talking about the grinding, of course. This should be called a "working for Netherrealm simulator" - a taste of what crunching might feel like, except you're paying, instead of getting paid. Let this sink in: people actually use a turbo controller exploit and the AI to play the game for them and make progress. It's the only way unless you abandon all life outside this game.

    This game is like a greedy pig of a mobile game. It absolutely destroys an otherwise near perfect MK entry. I cannot begin to tell you how sad, hurt, and disappointed I am. For the first time in Mortal Kombat history, there are online requirements. You cannot even enter the Krypt if you are not connected to the MK11 servers. And it's all because the in-game currency can be purchased from them as "Time Krystals", with real money. That's what is all about. Despite the initial deception, this game is essentially a big loot box from hell and I despise it for it. Will I continue to play? Yes, I already spent all that money. But will I buy MK12? I highly doubt that things will revert to what they once were. In fact, it can only go worse from here. So most likely, no. This is probably the last MK game I will ever buy. Unless online requirements and grinding is gone, I'm out.

    Switch specific - The fact that this game runs here, let alone in 60fps, is mind-blowing. Congratulations on a great job, Shiver. Too bad the game itself can't redeem your good name. Portability is irrelevant due to online requirements. Ultimate physical was a code-in-a-box. Trash.
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  56. Oct 16, 2021
    4
    I have the Switch Lite, so I can't attest to how it looks on a big screen, but I'm surprised it runs like it does on Switch. It's definitely a noticable visual downgrade and the frame rate dips and drops a lot. It definitely does its best to maintain that 60 FPS.

    Overlooking the hardware limitations, the story is forgettable with bad voice acting and is typical Mortal Kombat fare.
    I have the Switch Lite, so I can't attest to how it looks on a big screen, but I'm surprised it runs like it does on Switch. It's definitely a noticable visual downgrade and the frame rate dips and drops a lot. It definitely does its best to maintain that 60 FPS.

    Overlooking the hardware limitations, the story is forgettable with bad voice acting and is typical Mortal Kombat fare.

    Controls are good, but difficult to pull off on the Switch Lite's tiny d-pad and buttons. Though you can basically combo mash the opponents into submission.

    One of my biggest complaints comes from the way they decide to tell the tale; no QTEs to keep you on your toes during the LONG cutscenes.

    Fairly decent fighter that rewards the skilled though with some noticeable graphic hiccups. The reason for the average rating is because I've seen much better ports on Switch (think Doom Eternal) and I know a better job could have been done.
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  57. Jul 9, 2022
    1
    I used to live this series. It really went to hell. Who wants a fighting game that has microtransactions.

    Also, who wants a fighting game by a bunch of woke scolds? Remember how much fun games were before work morons ruined them all? :(

    Stay away.
  58. Apr 18, 2023
    4
    What the hell is this version of Mortal Kombat 11?
    It’s a legit disaster with THAT FRAMERATE!!!! I’m not going to talk too much about it so that is it.
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Nov 29, 2019
    70
    If you absolutely want a portable version of Mortal Kombat 11, this is a fine experience when it comes to the core gameplay.
  2. Jun 25, 2019
    90
    Mortal Kombat 11 offers an extreme amount of customization and replayability all while maintaining its pure enjoyment when fighting.
  3. May 24, 2019
    80
    Fun, deep and full of content, Mortal Kombat 11 is a complete fighting package. However, little performance and aesthetic problems, as well as the reliance on an internet connection to play single player content, prevent the game from achieving its true potential on Switch.