Mortal Kombat 11

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 353 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 353
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 353
  3. Negative: 200 out of 353
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  1. Jaidenbrkl1
    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.
  2. CodyGame
    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.
  3. LaconicSpaceCat
    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.    … Expand
  4. seyon
    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.
  5. fear_me
    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.    … Expand
  6. Bernex
    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
  7. Steelstruck
    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.    … Expand
  8. Irvishock
    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?!”    … Expand
  9. Diercool
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    worst game I ever bought for switch. Graphics sux, low fps, game crash sometimes etc etc
  10. Satan616
    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
  11. FireWalkWithMe7
    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
  12. Navarobirsk
    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.    … Expand
  13. Mat2720
    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
  14. ltedas
    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).    … Expand
  15. NotRdy4ThisJlly
    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
  16. TraxParis
    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.    … Expand
  17. Sinsflare
    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...
  18. lowlight23
    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.
  19. Jefedemuchanina
    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
  20. Melsadaer
    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...    … Expand
  21. b00lpr0p
    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 ****.
  22. Edbutta
    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
  23. DrLTZ
    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**
  24. carreracarrera
    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
  25. gamerhero
    Apr 27, 2019
    0
    hey people, wait and download it pirate on pc, in some weeks. all abusive companies should to die
  26. XB0
    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. ps4gamerplay
    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    … Expand
  28. Piroggi
    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.
  29. zeegamerz
    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
  30. nkuk
    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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. God is a Geek
    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.
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  2. Pure Nintendo
    Jun 25, 2019
    90
    Mortal Kombat 11 offers an extreme amount of customization and replayability all while maintaining its pure enjoyment when fighting.
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  3. Universo Nintendo
    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.
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