Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

 Xbox 360
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 118 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 65 out of 118
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  3. Negative: 11 out of 118
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  1. Anti-Fanboi
    Oct 26, 2010
    6
    If you're a hardcore mortal kombat player,or just someone who wants to play mortal kombat don't get this one...it definitely won't feel like a mortal kombat game at all...
  2. PStakhiv
    Jun 1, 2013
    1
    The story of this is one of the worst piece of fiction I've ever seen, complete "marasmus"!!! It pissed me off, violated every rule it possibly could in DC Universe. Having so many great characters, and make them all irrelevant FAILURE.
  3. Cinemachine
    Jan 20, 2013
    3
    Terrible game! When you see that your favorite MK characters are going to duke it out with some of the Top Super-hero's of the DC universe, you get pretty excited. Then you play it and it turns out this was just a cool idea with a pretty decent trailer. Everything about this game is flawed, the story, if that, was poorly written. Now MK isn't known for their in-depth stories, but I feelTerrible game! When you see that your favorite MK characters are going to duke it out with some of the Top Super-hero's of the DC universe, you get pretty excited. Then you play it and it turns out this was just a cool idea with a pretty decent trailer. Everything about this game is flawed, the story, if that, was poorly written. Now MK isn't known for their in-depth stories, but I feel like DC could have thrown some creative ideas that would have made this work instead of just having a bunch of loose concepts they strung together. The fighting system is classic MK, but the AI, even on easy, is brutal and spikes in difficulty randomly. I found myself stringing powers together and praying that batman wouldn't spam with more batarangs just so I could kill him. I like challenges, but this was far more than most people could handle. The graphics are nice, but the lack of fatalities takes away from the classic MK feel in a big way. All in all, I hated this game, if you want a great reboot of MK, go buy the actual game. I own that one and it's supremely better.… Expand
  4. MattShuble
    Nov 16, 2008
    10
    This game has taken Mortal Kombat back to its roots. The fatalities are "dialed down" a bit but they are still entertaining. I love Mortal Kombat but since they were introduced as a 3-D fighter they have ALL fell short of my expectations when it comes to actual fighting. This game is the exception...Midway has finally got it right!
  5. FilazaferX
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    I have been playing fighting games since Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter first hit the arcades. This is an excellent fighting game and one of my all-time favorites. The graphics are great, but most importantly the fighting controls well and everyone is well-balanced. The new additions like free-fall combat can be fun and work okay, but probably could have been done better. The fights can I have been playing fighting games since Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter first hit the arcades. This is an excellent fighting game and one of my all-time favorites. The graphics are great, but most importantly the fighting controls well and everyone is well-balanced. The new additions like free-fall combat can be fun and work okay, but probably could have been done better. The fights can last a long time and are an absolute blast with friends. I don't know what else a fighting fan could ask for. I say buy it.… Expand
  6. MattA
    Nov 26, 2008
    8
    A very fun fighter. It's not ultra-complex... however, it is extremely satisfying. The characters are very well balanced, and it's easy to learn after a few hours. I honestly went into playing this game with low expectations. I was very impressed, and shocked with how much fun i had. Now...i don't think i would buy it at full price. The lasting appeal may be good...but the A very fun fighter. It's not ultra-complex... however, it is extremely satisfying. The characters are very well balanced, and it's easy to learn after a few hours. I honestly went into playing this game with low expectations. I was very impressed, and shocked with how much fun i had. Now...i don't think i would buy it at full price. The lasting appeal may be good...but the content and unlockables are just average. I recommend purchasing after a good price drop.… Expand
  7. ColinC
    Nov 30, 2008
    8
    Excellent fun. Haven't played a Mortal Combat game in awhile, but this is definitely the most fun I've ever had with one. Characters look great. And they did an awesome job with the DC characters and the dual converging storylines. In fact, the story hooked me like no fighting game ever has. It's simple but effective at making you want to see how it turns out. If Excellent fun. Haven't played a Mortal Combat game in awhile, but this is definitely the most fun I've ever had with one. Characters look great. And they did an awesome job with the DC characters and the dual converging storylines. In fact, the story hooked me like no fighting game ever has. It's simple but effective at making you want to see how it turns out. If you've never liked Mortal Combat fighting, this won't change your mind. But if you have, you might just consider this the pinnacle of the series.… Expand
  8. JerryD
    Feb 22, 2009
    9
    Very disappointed in these reviewers. Are they uber geeks? This game should get a 9 rating unless you like BUTTON MASHING FIGHTING games like street fighter 4. My friend has both and this one WAS CLEARLY better for gameplay and graphics. Replay is there if you have friends to fight with and there are oodles of moves. Plus a block button so you're not just MASHING BUTTONS as fast asVery disappointed in these reviewers. Are they uber geeks? This game should get a 9 rating unless you like BUTTON MASHING FIGHTING games like street fighter 4. My friend has both and this one WAS CLEARLY better for gameplay and graphics. Replay is there if you have friends to fight with and there are oodles of moves. Plus a block button so you're not just MASHING BUTTONS as fast as you can like in SF4, you can actually strategise! The story mode is short, however, I'm not taking points off cuz its THAT FUN to play! NUF SAID!… Expand
  9. JayK.
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Thanks to metacritic. I'm french and when i saw the bad score in my country about MK vs DC it makes me angry because i like so much Mortal Kombat. After looked at the good rating of a lot of critics (on metacritic) give to it i buy it and... i really like it. Now that's one of my favorite game in my collection betwin Gears of war 2, GRID, Soulcalibur 4 and Virtua fighter 5 and Thanks to metacritic. I'm french and when i saw the bad score in my country about MK vs DC it makes me angry because i like so much Mortal Kombat. After looked at the good rating of a lot of critics (on metacritic) give to it i buy it and... i really like it. Now that's one of my favorite game in my collection betwin Gears of war 2, GRID, Soulcalibur 4 and Virtua fighter 5 and in few days : Super street fighter 2 turbo hd remix. And about MK vs DC i really appreciate the violence of the fight (with blood but not too much than old MK games with whole body cover of blood really not realistic) klose kombat and the freefall kombat with QTE, very very funny. So if you don't buy yet this game you will have to do it...NOW! Just only few bad point : not enough characters and challenge combo really difficult because manipulation not easy to execute with the D-pad even if i have the green one with 16 directions (8 on the original). About the characters all 20 (+2 boss) really interstings and differents. So Midway you have to give us a characters pack soon as possible if you got the time ... and wanna make your fans happy.… Expand
  10. SeanA
    Nov 28, 2008
    9
    While playing this game I have had nothing but fun. The story is fairly solid for a fighting game, arcade mode is nice to unlock character endings, and online play is a gladly accepted addition. Anybody who says that DC doesn't belong will change their mind as soon as they first try some of the characters, I literally laugh every time I play the Joker and use multiple pranks to kill While playing this game I have had nothing but fun. The story is fairly solid for a fighting game, arcade mode is nice to unlock character endings, and online play is a gladly accepted addition. Anybody who says that DC doesn't belong will change their mind as soon as they first try some of the characters, I literally laugh every time I play the Joker and use multiple pranks to kill my foe. The largest downfall is probably that I would have liked more unlockables like alternate costumes and more characters. Midway has promised downloadable content in the future so keep your hopes up.… Expand
  11. Higher_Standard
    Oct 24, 2010
    6
    Clearly half-assed and rushed together. There are too few characters and some don't even have fatalities. Some characters are horribly balanced in comparison to others. Scorpion has some moves that are too fast to react to and unblockable; Lex Luther does about 2x the damage of other characters per hit and swings at roughly the same speed as others. There is still a brief bit of fun in theClearly half-assed and rushed together. There are too few characters and some don't even have fatalities. Some characters are horribly balanced in comparison to others. Scorpion has some moves that are too fast to react to and unblockable; Lex Luther does about 2x the damage of other characters per hit and swings at roughly the same speed as others. There is still a brief bit of fun in the fighting while falling down a building side or running your opponent through a wall.. or five. The game get's old quick though when you realize scorpion can kill everyone with ease because his moves are insanely fast.… Expand
  12. hydeks
    Nov 21, 2010
    9
    I really like this game, the story isn't much but it's cool what shao kahn and darkseid have become. The controls are pretty easy for a fighter and the combos range for simple to just plain awesome! Only one thing this awesome game lacks though, more characters and more unlockable characters.
  13. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    I am not at all a Mortal Kombat person, I am a DC Comics person though. I really love this game. With all of the complex games aroud today, it's nice to play these 2D Arcade beat 'em ups. The story is very entertaining, not the best, but still entertaining.
  14. fajr42
    May 23, 2014
    10
    Really love this game, its addictive and full of surprises! For the first time you can kill Batman or Superman and graphics is awesome, this is a true value for your money!
  15. Jefferygamer200
    Sep 5, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really hated this game, the story was boring, dull and cliched. Fighting was a drag, due to rage meters, and falling. Also the fatalities are censored what the **** First off you do not censor Mortal Kombat fatalities, second who wrote the story? Because who ever did was stupid. And the final nail in the coffin is the fact that this game is rated T T? Mortal Kombat is a game series full of gore, yet T? That is freaking stupid.… Expand
  16. Cidifkvxj
    Sep 17, 2019
    1
    Worst game ever it so dumb how everytime i block on point it let the ai attack aslo the game is way to hard i put it on easy it still is hard and im a good player so it the games problem
  17. thejonez
    Jul 21, 2012
    8
    Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe had potential to be the perfect fighter game. The character selection was varied and kept everyone happy. The super moves were simple enough to perform and didn't require you to be a hardcore gamer. Also, the there were new ideas such as Klose Kombat, Free Fall Kombat, Test Your Might, & Rage Mode that kept the fighter genre fresh. Furthermore, both careerMortal Kombat vs. DC Universe had potential to be the perfect fighter game. The character selection was varied and kept everyone happy. The super moves were simple enough to perform and didn't require you to be a hardcore gamer. Also, the there were new ideas such as Klose Kombat, Free Fall Kombat, Test Your Might, & Rage Mode that kept the fighter genre fresh. Furthermore, both career modes were both challenging and worth the playable character you got with it. It had flaws that made it less than perfect, though. Many times the key press response time was slow and very many times the analog stick and D-pad both required you to be irritatingly precise. Also, playing with a friend can prove hazardous because many times they find a cheap move and do it repeatedly, like slicing you over and over with Baraka. Additionally, the career mode's story was weak and didn't have much time put into it. Overall, great fighting game with funny moments (especially the Joker's!) and heroic super moves, but pretty unresponsive and, sometimes, cheap.… Expand
  18. Test369
    Apr 18, 2011
    8
    It's an ok game, I spend hours of fun playing this one, the only problem I found is the lack of options, just arcade, story and Xbox Live, and the fatalities are not what someone expect, and in the us version they're censored.
  19. Deadshot122
    Jun 26, 2011
    9
    This game was amazing from the start, you will surely enjoy this with a buddy or with the computer. Yes i did not like how the game didnt have the gore like from the original Mortal Kombat games but it's a great ride from start to finish. Buy this game and add it to your collection!
  20. SuperRater52
    Feb 22, 2012
    8
    My opinion of this game is mixed, and for one reason, I'm terrible at mortal combat games! After playing a few mortal combats before I finally decided to buy one, and since I love the DC Universe, this game seemed perfect for me. I really like this game, the story line is funny, online play is good, and even though I'm terrible at fighting games like this, I can even win sometimes. TheMy opinion of this game is mixed, and for one reason, I'm terrible at mortal combat games! After playing a few mortal combats before I finally decided to buy one, and since I love the DC Universe, this game seemed perfect for me. I really like this game, the story line is funny, online play is good, and even though I'm terrible at fighting games like this, I can even win sometimes. The only aspect this game is missing is a fatality trainer! I could really use one of those so I don't have to look them up on the internet. Great game and it's cheap to buy!!… Expand
  21. Compi24
    Jul 4, 2013
    8
    Worlds naturally collide in Midway's "Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe," a fighting game with enough characters, variety, and charm to make it fairly worthy of note.
  22. Rox22
    Mar 19, 2013
    5
    A really weak watered down effort. I'm well aware that NetherRealm Studios was given some tight restrictions by DC and also they wanted a lower age rating, but that is no excuse. As a fighter it is good and does everything that it is supposed to, but nothing when compared to it's counterparts. This game is a step back from what NetherRealm did with the Mortal Kombat reboot. Overall: HadA really weak watered down effort. I'm well aware that NetherRealm Studios was given some tight restrictions by DC and also they wanted a lower age rating, but that is no excuse. As a fighter it is good and does everything that it is supposed to, but nothing when compared to it's counterparts. This game is a step back from what NetherRealm did with the Mortal Kombat reboot. Overall: Had this game been made by an independent first time developer I would not of been so critical, but since NetherRealm already showed they know what they were doing with Mortal Kombat, this is just a really poor attempt to grab a new casual market by bastardising two beloved franchises.… Expand
  23. coopert
    Jan 19, 2014
    8
    This is a straight up fighter solid enough to hold both franchises, a little on the average side but I managed to pick this up for under £5 which scores it a point and the Joker's fatality is so amazing it gains another point. Overall it's a fun multi-player button masher just not the best on the market.
  24. MatthewDon2002
    Aug 6, 2016
    6
    What a promising premise; the usual Mortal Kombat crew in the usual MK-stylee game, but versus DC superheroes like Batman, the Man of Steel, Catwoman and Wonder Woman. It's an interesting idea, but it doesn't work as well as you would hope for. By far, MORTAL KOMBAT VS. DC UNIVERSE'S strongest suit is its addictive playableness and even though the majority of its cutscenes feel veryWhat a promising premise; the usual Mortal Kombat crew in the usual MK-stylee game, but versus DC superheroes like Batman, the Man of Steel, Catwoman and Wonder Woman. It's an interesting idea, but it doesn't work as well as you would hope for. By far, MORTAL KOMBAT VS. DC UNIVERSE'S strongest suit is its addictive playableness and even though the majority of its cutscenes feel very amateurish, a good few towards the game's conclusion are really entertaining.

    Overall, it certainly isn't perfect but it's a fun, four hour diversion. The boss battle was too hard haha    … Expand
  25. HaloFever
    Apr 18, 2014
    5
    Hardly worth playing, this button masher is an abuse of licensed characters and deserves to be a forgotten relic. The graphics in "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe" are an embarrassment! The graphics look like they were made for the original Xbox, yet the game was released in the fall of 2008. This is after "Gears of War" and "Halo 3" showed us what the Xbox 360 could do. The female characterHardly worth playing, this button masher is an abuse of licensed characters and deserves to be a forgotten relic. The graphics in "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe" are an embarrassment! The graphics look like they were made for the original Xbox, yet the game was released in the fall of 2008. This is after "Gears of War" and "Halo 3" showed us what the Xbox 360 could do. The female character models are ridiculously proportioned. The backgrounds are generic, and the layout appears to be stolen from "Dead or Alive".

    At least the fighting animations are crisp and fluid. The Mortal Kombat characters moves are consistent with the series. What we want to see, though, are great moves from the DC Universe characters. The best super hero move by far is Wonder Woman's super kick and golden lasso takedown. Most super moves are too difficult to use for their effect. Superman is particularly nerfed, with no power moves befitting his legacy. The DC characters become little more than re-skinned versions of Mortal Kombat charcters. (Someome should give the D.C. characters their own fighting game ;)

    The gameplay itself is rather terrible. This is button mashing to the extreme, and your thumbs will be tired. The Xbox controller is ill suited to fighting games. There are triggers and shoulder buttons that could help, but most of the action is in the left D-pad and A, B, X, Y buttons. This control scheme is actually the worst, as the A, B, X, Y buttons are mainly accessible by thumb, even though a fighting game should engage the fingers. The pace of the fighting, with moves breaking animations, make for mad button mashing little strategy. Playing against the omniscient computer is as terrible as always, with the computer either cheaply spamming combos and blocking moves before you can even start the animation.

    I picked up this game as a digital download for $5, and $5 was too much.    … Expand
  26. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    Surprisingly fun, considering the game was a commercial failiure. Beating the crap out of Superman (who is INCREDIBLY lame) is so fun, and you can even perform new fatalities and brutalities. So fun, nice job, Mid way!
  27. Kaprawiec
    Jun 23, 2015
    5
    Worst MK game I ever played. I dont like toned down violence. I dont like the stiff gameplay. I dont like the story because Characters from DC universe doesnt exactly blend in with MK cast.
    To be honest, I didnt gave this game much chance, because after initial dissapointment I turned it of and never forced myself to play this again.
  28. Termin8ter
    Feb 13, 2016
    6
    Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe is a very average run-off-the-mill fighting game. First of all, the fatalities aren't fatal at all. The combat itself is average, even the arcade Mortal Kombat games have better fighting than in this. The only reason this game doesn't get a 5 or 4 is that some of the new fighting mechanics are fun. Don't buy this game, wait for MK9 to come out and buy that.
  29. J0e
    Jan 15, 2016
    7
    It has a boring story but has fun gameplay but there is no blood which usually would not bother but this is Mortal Kombat and finishing moves also have no blood. Overall it is fun but it does not feel like Mortal Kombat.
  30. Shadow1
    Apr 17, 2016
    8
    Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe is a very good game . Very Awesome graphics for 2008 and very amazing storyline . Few Fatalities and they are not violent . In Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe there is opposition MK and DC Heroes . 8/10 .
  31. MaxEagle
    May 28, 2019
    7
    Pretty good game with an interesting cutscenes and not very bad plot. Nice combo's, good choice of charachters.
    But difficulty is insane. One enemy on the easisest level is like a baby, the other time or the other one is bitting the hell out of you! I was about to kill my gamepad in rage. Other than that - pretty good game especially knowing that most charachters apper only in such kind    Pretty good game with an interesting cutscenes and not very bad plot. Nice combo's, good choice of charachters.
    But difficulty is insane. One enemy on the easisest level is like a baby, the other time or the other one is bitting the hell out of you! I was about to kill my gamepad in rage. Other than that - pretty good game especially knowing that most charachters apper only in such kind of games (f.e. Green Lantern)    … Expand
  32. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    5
    What a generic, forgettable, and underwhelming game. This is the Mortal Kombat for kids who can't play the big boi games yet.
  33. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    7
    Lembro que eu achava esse jogo uma desgraça, mas hoje, vendo que na verdade ele foi só um teste para o que estava por vir (MK9), eu entendo e aceito ele, consigo até me divertir um pouco, mas ele continua sendo bizarro kkkkkk
  34. Crashloxx
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo más grande Joker fatality lo más pulento ahora dlc en el 11 como los vios sapos ql… Expand
  35. Nomax
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Предок Injustice, в 2020 так же хорошо заходит эта игра) Кто не играл, то советую ознакомиться точно.
  36. Mirowave
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    A Mortal Kombat and DC Universe Fight Game. Great Story and great Graphics on Xbox 360! An this is better than Injustice: Gods Among Us!
  37. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 26, 2021
    6
    an alright game not brilliant but fun with freinds better than injustice :)
  38. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    This is a great game, with alright graphics. It plays slow as hell, and that kinda sucks, but overall it's a good game.
  39. micro10k
    Jun 8, 2022
    3
    This game is not terrible.
    MORTAL KOMBAT VS. DC UNIVERSE but it is a failure: The Fatality are appealing, the story let's say, the character designs look really bad and with bosses it is not difficult. I give it 3/10.
  40. Ilias13
    Apr 5, 2023
    7
    I would like to say that this game is good but there are some flaws in the game I found.
    1. Where is the single player single fight mode, I just want to fight anyone I want.
    2. Yeah I know this is one of the old Mortal Kombat games but where is the fatalities list and the ones I used from a guide do not work. 3. Where are on Earth is Cyborg and Kabal, they are awesome characters. But    I would like to say that this game is good but there are some flaws in the game I found.
    1. Where is the single player single fight mode, I just want to fight anyone I want.
    2. Yeah I know this is one of the old Mortal Kombat games but where is the fatalities list and the ones I used from a guide do not work.
    3. Where are on Earth is Cyborg and Kabal, they are awesome characters.
    But honestly I like this game and I feel bad for Midway Games because this was there final game before they filed for bankruptcy. Because of that, we never got Quan Chi, Kung Lao, Harley Quinn, and Doomsday as dlc characters. But this is remarkable a good game.    … Expand
  41. Jabvz
    Jul 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sé que muchos me van a funar por esto (seguramente no porque no me conoce ni dios XD) pero tengo que decir que Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe no es tan malo como muchos dicen. La jugabilidad es buena, no es muy compleja, pero es entretenida, las nuevas mecánicas como la rage, la caída libre, test your might y demás están decentes, no son mega revolucionarias, pero le dan un toque fresco a la jugabilidad. Los controles son responsivos y ejecutar los comandos para los movimientos especiales es fácil. El juego tiene muy buenos gráficos para un juego de 2008. Uno de los aspectos más flojos del juego son los Fatalitys y sus variaciones para los héroes de DC, los Heroic Brutalities, no son tan violentos como los de los juegos anteriores (de hecho todo el juego está más suavizado) por decisión de DC para supuestamente mantener intacta la reputación de sus personajes y eso lo entiendo con los héroes de DC, pero con los personajes de Mortal Kombat? No lo termino de entender. La historia es muy meh nada que destacar, solo los mundos de DC y Mortal Kombat colisionan y tienen que derrotar a Dark Khan (la fusion de Shao Kahn y Darkseid) para evitar la destruccion de los dos mundos, es algo aburrida, pero tampoco está mal escrita. El roster de personajes es bueno contando con 11 personajes de Mortal kombat y DC respectivamente (contando a Shao Kahn y a Darkseid) pero hay muchas ausencias de personajes importantes como: Cyborg, Kung Lao, Kabal, Reptile etc que aparentemente iban a ser incluidos en un dlc que nunca llego por la bancarrota de Midway. Los diseños de los personajes están bien. La banda sonora está aceptable y en general este juego es bastante divertido, no es uno de los mejores de la saga, pero es bastante divertido, sobre todo jugando con amigos y yo entiendo que hay varias cosas que molestan a los fans como la censura, pero yo creo que no se merece todo el odio que tiene.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#40 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#53 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 61
  3. Negative: 2 out of 61
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    Online play over Live will enhance this game's replayability, but a little more content would've made it an epic crossover. [Holiday 2008, p.80]
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  2. IGN
    75
    Casual players will punch through the storyline before burning out after getting stumped by one or two Kombo Challenges, while Mortal Kombat fans will have trouble accepting the toned down Fatalities and somewhat slower gameplay. In short, this game's fun, but its legs probably can't carry it beyond the whole "Wow, Batman's fighting Superman" first impression.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    76
    The game is not a failure by any means, but you will find yourself asking for more or wanting to play other more fleshed out fighting games. The visuals were also a big letdown, especially the backgrounds, mainly because we've been spoiled by other visually appealing fighting games.
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