Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 118
  3. Negative: 11 out of 118
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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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 .
  19. 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
  20. Nomax
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Предок Injustice, в 2020 так же хорошо заходит эта игра) Кто не играл, то советую ознакомиться точно.
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. 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

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

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Metascore
72

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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