Mortal Kombat X

1. Phangled5

   Apr 14, 2015

   10

   My real score is 8. I just wanted to balance out the idiot who gave a zero because it is on Xbox one. This is supposed to be a game review,My real score is 8. I just wanted to balance out the idiot who gave a zero because it is on Xbox one. This is supposed to be a game review, not an Xbox vs ps4 review.
   
   Anyway been playing through the story and it's been very enjoyable so far. A decent campaign with some cool sequences and fights.
   
   The game mechanics feel very tight and accurate and things seem balanced so far. Everything feels smooth apart from some slowdown at the end of a fight but I'm sure they will patch this.
   
   The graphics are not amazing but they are decent and it looks vibrant and detailed.
   
   My only issue is that the premium seems overpriced for jus 4 characters and some skins.
   
   overall if you like fighting games and mortal kombat this is a solid game with lots of characters to try out.… Expand

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2. Burdo24

   Oct 5, 2022

   10

   I loved the game many hours of gameplay plus many classic and new characters interesting story mode and price very cheap perfect to add to theI loved the game many hours of gameplay plus many classic and new characters interesting story mode and price very cheap perfect to add to the collection in the Xbox bookstore… Expand

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4. foxviewchannel

   Apr 14, 2015

   9

   Hearing the broken bones, skulls and watching the most over the top fatalities done by some of the most iconic characters in gaming historyHearing the broken bones, skulls and watching the most over the top fatalities done by some of the most iconic characters in gaming history again is an awesome feeling. Mortal Kombat X is finally here and it looks and plays better than ever.
   
   The game starts of by introducing you to the new faction wars mode in which you will be given 5 factions to choose from. Lin Kuei, Black Dragon, Brother Hood of Shadows, Special Forces and White Lotus. I chose the White Lotus, A secret organization with powerful martial artists formed by Raiden and Shaolin. Faction wars is an online experience in which everything you, do whether it is in the single player or multiplayer will earn you faction points, rewards and will improve your leader board position.
   
   The first thing you will notice is how beautiful the graphics are. The fighters themselves look impressive while small touches such as the sweat, blood and the way they move makes the fighting feel real.
   
   The varied of levels are done with a lot of care. Everything around you is moving. Each of the 13 levels is like a theme of its own such as the Kuatan Jungle and the refugee camp in which you fight as caged refuges helplessly watch.
   
   You can use your environments to your advantage such as throwing an innocent person at your opponent or using objects to jump to the other side. Getting to know each level will give you the advantage. Mortal Kombat X is filled with content. The single player includes the story mode, towers, single fight and test your luck mode.
   
   Test your luck is one of the most entertaining challenge modes where 1 to 7 of the countless modifiers can be chosen such as dashing disabled, infinite timer, and lighting strike that will force you to use different strategies to beat your opponent. This mode is so exciting that I just came back for more because each fight felt different
   
   The traditional towers are back; however, what I spent most of my time on was the living towers that are divided into 3 sub modes. Quick towers, is like the classic towers from previous Mortal Kombat games but with extra conditions that improve on the experience. These conditions are always updated, so each fight might have different conditions than the previous fight. Daily tower changes every 24 hours and offers new challenges and then there is the premier tower that offers the most challenging fights. I enjoyed playing the living tower mode because it added tons of reply value.
   
   The Krypt mode makes a return. The more you fight the more koins you earn which allows you to unlock rewards and secrets.
   
   When it comes down to the gameplay, Mortal Kombat X does a great job. I was impressed by how solid and deep the game mechanics are. You get to choose from 3 variations for each fighter. Each variation has different abilities and attacks. This helps in choosing the strategy you prefer depending on your opponent. For example, choosing Ninjutsu for Scorpion gives him deadly swords that he can use during battle.
   
   You will fill up a super meter that is located on the bottom left every time you execute a normal attack or special moves on your opponent. The better you perform your combination the faster the bar will get filled. The first bar is the EX bar that allows you to do powerful moves when activated. Once the super meter is filled the X-ray becomes available. The X-ray is the strongest and most devastating move in the game.
   
   Learning the different techniques during a fight is key because each move counts. Delaying your character to get up after a knockdown is a useful technique as it confuses your opponents timing.
   
   There are also training rooms to do fatality practices and improve your skills. The controls are easy to pick up to perform all sorts of combinations and fatalities.
   
   The story caught me by surprise it was like watching a big block buster that kept me entertained and wanting more the whole time.
   
   The story spans 25 years following the last game and it is split into chapters that are filled with fights. Each chapter focuses on a single character. For example, chapter 1 focused on Johnny Cage, chapter 2 on Kotal Kahn and so on.
   
   It was interesting to see how the story unfolded; you really get to learn more about the characters as you feel each one has a unique personality. The elders have lost power to Kotal Kahn and it is up to our heroes to take back control. During the journey, you will come across many characters from previous games and you will also be introduced to new ones as well.
   
   The cut scenes are very good with many quick time events that allow you to interact with the game. The cut scenes were a bit long but I never felt it dragged on as they were entertaining. I was hoping that the main campaign would be longer as I completed it in only around 5 hours.
   
   The roster features 25 old and new characters so far, each of them feels different with their own personalities. The new characters such as D’Vorah and Erron Black are great but my personal favorite was Ferra/Tor; 2 different characters but fight together during battle. Ferra is the small warrior who sits on the back of Torr, a beast who shows no mercy.
   
   The fatalities are back and more blood and gory than ever. There is something special about performing a fatality, it just feels satisfying. There is a new easy fatality feature that allows players to do a fatality much easier.
   
   With good soundtracks, and excellent gameplay Mortal Kombat X reminds us of what made the series so captivating in the first place. Whether you are a veteran or a new comer, Mortal Kombat X will give you a great time.… Expand

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5. tbeit2

   Jun 26, 2017

   8

   Overall a very solid game. Great fighting mechanics, lots of content and unlockables.
   
   The story mode is short, only 3 hours or so, but itOverall a very solid game. Great fighting mechanics, lots of content and unlockables.
   
   The story mode is short, only 3 hours or so, but it is very fun with lots of twists and turns as well as many different characters to play as. The solo options are also impressive, with not only regular tower mode, but other different types of towers, "living towers" which change regularly and a few different modes.
   
   The online is fun as well, with plenty of private and public options. I especially like the faction system, where you join a group to level it up and can participate in timed events. You earn Xp for the faction in single player as well, and there are also faction fatalities to unlock.
   
   The krypt is where one will unlock all of there content, and there are loads of stuff to explore. It will take one quite a while to unlock everything, leaving a nice carrot on a stick for the player.
   
   Overall, this is a great game. While the story is a bit short and there could be a few more characters (there are three in the story that I think should have been in, including rain), it is very fun and definitely worth the money.… Expand

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6. XboxPro

   Jul 18, 2023

   8

   big step in graphics from mk9! love the game with online ladders and factions to keep you playing. but I stopped a while ago from burnoutbig step in graphics from mk9! love the game with online ladders and factions to keep you playing. but I stopped a while ago from burnout playing almost everyday trying to reach top 100 on ladder leader boards which i would only achieve around twice. overall a good game!… Expand

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7. OneManReviews

   Jun 2, 2015

   7

   Mortal Kombat is a very nice game on Xbox one and surprisingly very polished on the Xbox one. It has very good fighting mechanics and thisMortal Kombat is a very nice game on Xbox one and surprisingly very polished on the Xbox one. It has very good fighting mechanics and this game is really the only fighting game I love for the exception of Injustice Gods Among Us.... I have read the all the new issues out of the comics of Mortal Kombat X and I feel the story line was way too quick which only gave me maybe about 5 hours of game play and did not match up in anyway with the comics which I did not like....... But the towers are very nice and are a good test for your ability they also have the old test your might and test your luck that really have been unchanged..... In conclusion if you are a casual fighting game kinda guy I would recommend you buy it but if you are a not really into fighting games this is not the game for you...... I give this a 7 because I am not too into fighting games but I do enjoy the story of Mortal Kombat and how they at least for a fighting game did not screw it up......… Expand

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8. sonyshillbot

   Apr 14, 2015

   0

   Yet another disappointing game. Does not have classic characters like Liu Kang or Noob Saibot. DLC throughout, and a day 1 patch with a seasonYet another disappointing game. Does not have classic characters like Liu Kang or Noob Saibot. DLC throughout, and a day 1 patch with a season pass. No reason to purchase this one. Also, this one is on Xbox One, which cannot handle HD graphics or 60 fps. Framerate drops throughout, low res textures, poor xbox live performance, etc.… Expand

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