Mortal Kombat X

 Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings

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  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, 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.    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
  2. aidanpscott
    Mar 4, 2016
    8
    * I wrote this review a while back, so I apologize if it seems outdated vs. the time it was release. I made some additions, but most of it was done a year or so ago. *

    This game is a prime example of why this is the Golden Age of Fighting Games! First off, the gameplay is excellent, by far the best part of the game. The game features some of the goriest fatalities in Mortal Kombat    * I wrote this review a while back, so I apologize if it seems outdated vs. the time it was release. I made some additions, but most of it was done a year or so ago. *

    This game is a prime example of why this is the Golden Age of Fighting Games! First off, the gameplay is excellent, by far the best part of the game. The game features some of the goriest fatalities in Mortal Kombat history! This is not at all a game for the faint hearted. If you have issues with blood, or the sound of bones breaking, this is probably not a game you should try.

    Now, the story here may not be as good or as long as the story in Mortal Kombat IX, but it is still fun to play. My biggest concern with this game was the introduction of new characters. I was worried that they would replace the old ones and not be able to live up to the greats, such as Subzero, Scorpion, Johnny Cage, etc. Fortunately, the old characters are still here and will probably be with us for a long time. Some have aged, yes, but still here. The new characters are wonderful editions! Erron Black is probably my favorite of all the new ones, and the most fun to play as. Sadly, the game does not feature any maps with staged fatalities, babalities, friendships, etc. but it does add new finishing moves, probably the best one since the game was first created, called Quitalities, which occurs when a player quits in the middle of the game due to rage or whatever, the game officially ends, and as the victor, you are rewarded with a Quitality. Hilarious! There are some great new gamemodes, such as King of the Hill, that change to the entire gameplay experience. Krypt mode is as awesome addition, where you can spend in-game currency to unlock new fatalities, brutalities, costumes, etc.

    Unfortunately, some of the best new characters, such as D'vorah and Ferra/Torr, are really hard to play as and win. Scorpion is an overpowered character, as is Erron Black, and it's frustrating to try and play against them with any other character. Also, while I like the idea of the new character variation system, which adds a variety of different gameplay methods with the same characters, it seems very unbalanced. Some of the characters, such as Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs only have one good variation to choose and fight as. This is disappointing, considering I was really hyped for this addition to the game. Also, I was disappointed by the serious lack a diverse set of maps. I suppose the Fighter genre has never had too many, but I wanted more considering this is the next generation. The maps only difference in terms of gameplay variety is the setting and the interactions, and some maps crossover the same interactions, like throwing a fire pyre from a brazier. There is little difference to mention, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's similar to the movement system in Black Ops 3 (Black Ops 2, but you can walk on walls!! Who cares!?) Regardless, it's a minor complaint that I hope Netherrealms and Warner Bros. will address in future titles.

    Few things I would like for Netherrealms to add in the future, perhaps in upcoming DLCs, would be stage fatalities and more maps! Stage fatalities were a big part of MK9 that made the maps feel more diverse and unique. The interactions are a nice touch, but hardly worth mentioning, in my opinion.

    The game still suffers from matchmaking connection issues that plagued MK9. I prefer playing splitscreen over online in any Mortal Kombat game, but I know people who love online matchmaking will be pissed off by the connection issues. Hopefully, this gets better in the future.

    Lastly, I felt the faction system was very underdeveloped. You can choose between five factions, which have there own unique finishing moves, called Faction Kills, which you can unlock by winning battles against other players. Aside from this, that's about it. You may enter in Faction Wars, events that happen every so often, but winning battles for your faction doesn't reward you in any way.

    Overall, Mortal Kombat is a very good game. One of the best this year, but that's not saying much. The past few years have been plagued with many disappointing titles. This one just manages to not do that.

    Gameplay = 9/10

    Story = 7/10

    Multiplayer = 7/10

    Other (Graphics, Extras, Soundtrack, Voice Acting, etc.) = 8/10

    Overall = 8/10    … Expand
  3. SkinnySkittles
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    This game is what the definition of a content filled fighter. There are 24 characters in the base game, and 33 if you get Mortal Kombat XL. It has consumed my life and, this game also has 1500 gamerscore to collect!(For HARDCORE Gamers)
  4. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The best fighting franchise ever and this game is a wonderful addition to the series. Must play for everybody.
  5. Bouckaert
    May 18, 2015
    8
    Excelente jogo. Gostei muito. Modo campanha/historia me surpreendeu, muito bom e diferente do que eu esperava. A jogabilidade está espetacular. Os gráficos muito bonitos. O sistema de matchmaking está perfeito, jogo partidas rankeadas e sempre pego adversários do meu nível. Modo king of the hill muito bom.
  6. ToFewViews
    Apr 30, 2015
    8
    Mortal Kombat X, or "MKX" Is the newest and most brutally gorie release so far. It takes what Mortal Kombat is known for the most and runs with it, the fatalities and X-Ray's are better then they have ever been. Every bone crunch and disembowelment sounds and goods great thanks to 60FPS and a great audio. The 60 FPS may not seem like a bit deal but it helps extremely with hit boxes and howMortal Kombat X, or "MKX" Is the newest and most brutally gorie release so far. It takes what Mortal Kombat is known for the most and runs with it, the fatalities and X-Ray's are better then they have ever been. Every bone crunch and disembowelment sounds and goods great thanks to 60FPS and a great audio. The 60 FPS may not seem like a bit deal but it helps extremely with hit boxes and how smooth the characters control. Most the characters are evenly matched with a few that stand out that could use some changes. Online matches sadly usually consist of Schorpion fights but if you know your character enough you can put up a fight.
    The amount of characters they give you to choose from is quite nice as well, with the attention of quite a few new fighters and more in DLC on the way. The new characters breath some fresh air into the fights and have very original designs and fighting styles.
    Story mode has a great plot to it and has you play through with multiple characters so you get to give them all a bit of a try. Now that's fun for the first bit but once you get to the more difficult fights and are stuck playing a character you may dislike or have trouble playing the game becomes extremely frustrating and not to fun. At least the towers from previous games are back so you can challenge yourself with your favorite character. The ability to unlock new Fatalities/Costumes/X-rays is also a great idea and kept me going back to spend my "Koins" on new stuff.
    If you were a fan of the old MK games or have a next gen gen system and looking to beat up your friends, MKX is a great and fun way to do so.    … Expand
  7. KevinJohnson321
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    I give this great game a 9 or 10 out of ten. The graphics are much better, of course since its next-gen, and NetherRealm took a risk in adding variations and new characters to the roster. They included 10 new playable characters (Including the returning Goro) which are Takeda, Jacqueline, Cassie, Kung Jin, Goro, D'vorah, Ferra/Torr, Kotal Kahn, Erron Black and Shinnok. The story is fullI give this great game a 9 or 10 out of ten. The graphics are much better, of course since its next-gen, and NetherRealm took a risk in adding variations and new characters to the roster. They included 10 new playable characters (Including the returning Goro) which are Takeda, Jacqueline, Cassie, Kung Jin, Goro, D'vorah, Ferra/Torr, Kotal Kahn, Erron Black and Shinnok. The story is full of exciting fights between new and returning characters, including some from previous games like Baraka, Kabal, Sindel and some others. Some characters didn't make the cut at all like Jade, which is personally one of my favorite characters but that doesn't affect the score. The new characters really play a big part of the story, and i am glad they went with this risky idea.
    The multiplayer ( Most of complaints) it was great, no opponent quit on me, or did the connection not work, but that is just a matter of having good internet. This game is a fast paced online matchmaking game, so of course its not going to work 100% using the cheapest internet. if you are using Mid-High quality service you should be fine. The multiplayer includes Unranked 1v1 matches, Ranked 1v1, King of the hill and a couple of other new features like Faction Wars. The Faction war is a weekly battle between five groups which you can join, (White Lotus, Special Forces, Black Dragon, Lin Kuei, Brotherhood of Shadow) and you help your team earn points by playing the game and completing side missions, and at the end of the week the team with the most points win prizes. This also include a new finishing move called Faction Kill, which is a special fatality from a character in your faction, for example if you join the Lin Kuei, your faction kill would be Smoke cutting the top of your head of. You can chose from 3-4 faction kills, and they can be done like fatalities. Another thing people were **** about is the fact that NetherRealm released the Kombat Pack for sale day-one, and that should be a problem since it is fully optional. What people are saying is basically give me the Kombat Pack for free with the game, or wait half a year to sell it, which is just stupid. The Kombat Pack is optional, and did NOT have to be included for free. The price is $29.99, and it is a good price considering all the content. It includes new skins like the Samurai pack, and 4 new characters which are Tremor, Tanya, Predator, and Jason Voorhees. The deal is very good.
    Another reason for **** is that you can play the mobile version to unlock some costumes, and all I will say is if you don't want to play the mobile version, you don't have to, just don't whine about how you don't have the costumes unlocked. Other costumes can be unlocked in the krypt like the MK9 versions of the costumes, and some other cool stuff along with short puzzles to find, and unlock all the sections of the krypt.
    Microtransactions are not really a problem for me, since again they are not required, and are mostly for casual gamers that don't remember the easy code for fatalities, or to buy out the krypt
    Overall this game is the best of the series, and i hope NetherRealm Studios keeps up the fantastic work and create great games in the future.    … Expand
  8. Kortazy
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    First off, This game has an amazing online portion. I haven't lagged once, not even a frame rate drop online. So all these reviews that are giving this game a 0 or a 2 are unacceptable. Don't review online segments if you have god awful internet. Now let me continue to my review.

    Mortal Kombat X is truly an outstanding game! I just finished the 3+ hour story mode and it was both brutal    First off, This game has an amazing online portion. I haven't lagged once, not even a frame rate drop online. So all these reviews that are giving this game a 0 or a 2 are unacceptable. Don't review online segments if you have god awful internet. Now let me continue to my review.

    Mortal Kombat X is truly an outstanding game! I just finished the 3+ hour story mode and it was both brutal & heart-warming. It was really nice seeing a new generation of fighters in the MKverse. I also adore the many father/son mom/daughter relationships in the story and how they fit so well with the script and dialogue. The gameplay is truly awesome that I as a person cannot describe it. The roster is well done with new & old qualities. The great thing here is that this game will never get old with the new content every 3 weeks Ed boon promised! Mostly skins but look we already have Klassic Sub Zero!
    So with that being said 10 out of 10 for sure!    … Expand
  9. Arc_Blades
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. you should buy this game. Its really fun and awesome. Its really violent too. If you are looking for a party game like play with your friends and verse them and verse other random players on online and you also like fighting games, this game should be just for you. You should play this game. Its fun!
  10. zonedogg
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    absolutely stunning visuals, and having not played a MK since 4 I am truly blown away with everything from the story to the living towers, a great addition to the series
  11. geo3rdrow
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    The only reason I did not give this game a 10 is because to get 4 extra characters and some costumes I need to pay $30...I can go on and on but that's all I'm saying about that. Now about the game..

    It plays great, it feels like a mortal kombat game. The characters now have multiple variations of fighting styles so they can deal with the different threats in the game. This sounded    The only reason I did not give this game a 10 is because to get 4 extra characters and some costumes I need to pay $30...I can go on and on but that's all I'm saying about that. Now about the game..

    It plays great, it feels like a mortal kombat game. The characters now have multiple variations of fighting styles so they can deal with the different threats in the game. This sounded complicated when I first heard it. I was thinking wow, I need to memorize combos for 3 different fighting styles!! All it is is a few extra special moves, maybe a couple attacks. They aren't HUGE changes to the character where it feels like you're contolling someone else.

    The fatalities, x rays, grabs, and just pure brutality is a step about the last mk..and I LOVE IT. Last night I was getting my butt kicked online but I was still having a great time watching raidens AMAZING Xray or cassie cages... ugh..you'll see. so brutal...

    I'm already learning how to combo, the moves are very fun and interesting to learn. stringing moves together is just like the old game.

    Should you buy this game? If you want a violent over the top hilariously brutal fighting game that makes you feel like a giddy school girl..I mean seriously, how many games are THAT awesome nowadays...this one definitely is.    … Expand
  12. Malcolmreyn0lds
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Although I am quite terrible at fighting games, this is fun to play with friends. It's like Super Smash Bros...but with crotch punching, exploding heads, and lots and lots of eye gouging.
    I didn't run into any game issues, and the story is good enough for a fighting game. The new characters have some interesting back stories, and for the most part play very well (had some issues with    Although I am quite terrible at fighting games, this is fun to play with friends. It's like Super Smash Bros...but with crotch punching, exploding heads, and lots and lots of eye gouging.
    I didn't run into any game issues, and the story is good enough for a fighting game. The new characters have some interesting back stories, and for the most part play very well (had some issues with the KHAN, but I believe it's because he isn't my play style).    … Expand
  13. Yammyclause
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Been a huge Mortal Kombat fan since the beginning and I have to say between the level of detail, the character selection, the modes and the story, this game is Amazing. Love the evolution of the living environments and the variations and Fatalities are superb. Love it.
  14. BurnoutJoeB
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    I'm a fan of Mortal Kombat so I'm a little bias. What I will say is from my brief experience playing is that the graphics are nice with strong game play. So far the moves are legit and crisp which is a plus. Would like to wait a solid month before a promising review but for now it gets a 10.
  15. 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 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,    Hearing 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
  16. GenXY
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    This is a great game! Loads of fun and a lot of depth. I will never understand how people could give this a zero, it doesn't make any sense. The story is the best I have ever seen in a fighting game, the factions concept is a neat addition, the 1080p and 60 fps are a bonus. The combo's feel natural....everything is balanced just right. MK X ftw :D
  17. wkdfrog
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    This is solid game for both amateur fighter gamers and pros: a hard gap to bridge, but done very well here. It is a lot more open and forgiving for entry level players that just want to pick up and play occasionally, but offers a stack of variant skill trees to master and counter master for those that want to invest the time. It manages to reward both, without making either feel they haveThis is solid game for both amateur fighter gamers and pros: a hard gap to bridge, but done very well here. It is a lot more open and forgiving for entry level players that just want to pick up and play occasionally, but offers a stack of variant skill trees to master and counter master for those that want to invest the time. It manages to reward both, without making either feel they have missed out on something. The story mode should always be considered a bonus in a fighting game as that is NOT when the genre is for, in the same way that many FPS games have short campaigns, this adds as a sweet addition to the epic multi player (or single player v AI) modes with a bucket load of options and customization's (the test your luck has over 100 game modifiers for some truly amusing and outlandish matches). That said the story plays likes a beautiful CGI 4 hour movie, so stop whining about that!
    The sound is epic: bone crunches and blood splatter are sickeningly visceral as are the X ray attacks and fatalities. Overall a very fun over the top infinitely repayable fan favourite in the fighting series. Even if you are not a fan of the genre (which I am not) it is a quality purchase - 9/10    … Expand
  18. Wavewiz
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    Great game! a huge improvement on the last installment. The only let down being the DLC on launch day and all the crappy little micro transactions such as easy fatalities and unlocking the whole Krypt. Disappointing to see that they have strayed down the path of milking money out of there customers.
  19. tallpaul
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    I haven't played MK for many years but I have been looking forward to getting back in to it on the current gen. First impressions are it is what you would expect from MK - brutal. The X Ray moves are great to pull off as are the finishing moves.

    The graphics look great, the story keeps it interesting and it is genuinely fun to play with the moves not too hard to pull off after a bit of time.
  20. tybyrd93
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    To be honest, this is my first Mortal Kombat game, but I'm extremely impressed. The mechanics and controls are intuitive, easy to pick up, and they reward practice and experimentation. This is a very deep fighting game experience, with several different modes and character variations to mix things up. This is a must-own for any fighting game fans.
  21. xRAIDER34x
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    I have heard its just another fighting game I have seen some absolutely terrible reviews that make no sense. The truth is this is another fighting game and its a very good one. The game runs very smooth if you have played mortal kombat you can jump right into this game. Story mode and the different game modes are constructed well and perform well. There are loads of content and yes someI have heard its just another fighting game I have seen some absolutely terrible reviews that make no sense. The truth is this is another fighting game and its a very good one. The game runs very smooth if you have played mortal kombat you can jump right into this game. Story mode and the different game modes are constructed well and perform well. There are loads of content and yes some are pointless and boring but lets be honest its keeps you going. The reason why this game is a 9 is because there should have been more content at launch instead of holding so much back for the dlc. The dlc content coming looks great but that was a huge mistake because by the time the last dlc launches the game may not have a high replay value because many players may have already got their time and moneys worth. This is still a great game looks good on the xbox and runs well if you love fighting games this is the best one out there right now that I have seen. Mortal kombat itself is great and has been for years and this game is an example of that.… Expand
  22. xxxDarkJokerxxx
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    First let me say that this is not only the best Mortal Kombat yet but one of the better fighting games out there. This review was done on Xbox One so if you are curious how it plays elsewhere you won't find it here. Lets begin.

    Story Mode: i found the story mode quite well done and enjoyable. not confusing and if you are new to the series you won't be scratching your head. my only    First let me say that this is not only the best Mortal Kombat yet but one of the better fighting games out there. This review was done on Xbox One so if you are curious how it plays elsewhere you won't find it here. Lets begin.

    Story Mode: i found the story mode quite well done and enjoyable. not confusing and if you are new to the series you won't be scratching your head. my only complaint is the inclusion of QTEs but they are not consistent and don't take anything away from the experience. i recommend playing through it at least once.

    Graphics: Graphics look really good and crisp. especially the background of stages. some character models are a little sketchy but not really noticeable. don't believe Sony fanboys because as far as i know the game on Xbox kept a solid 1080 and 30fps. it looks great either way. i love how the game looks very cinematic when an X-ray is done.

    Audio: Every fatality sounds really sick and realistic and should promptly gross you out. the fighters witty and quite humorous dialogue is great. Johnny Cage's lame quips has never sounded better. i have my system hooked up to four speakers and it sounds awesome.

    Gameplay: Mortal Kombat has never been a series that has easy gameplay and combos. fatalitys have always been tricky but the inclusion of easy fatalitys takes away some of the hassle. combos still require some memorization and fast fingers to pull off. I was playing on the Xbox controler and it felt great. the fighters are all pretty balanced and feel tight.

    Replayability: After the story mode this game still offers a ton of things to do. single fight against A.I or take on friends and family with couch play. online had a shaky launch thanks to overloading of the servers but Ed Boon has said they are working on it. and the towers are back with multiply variations of gameplay. and the newly added factions are an interesting idea where you can join 5 different factions in a quest to be the top faction and defeat the forces of Outworld.

    Closing thoughts: I see a bunch of people upset about the DLC and microtrasactions. now this is my personal opinion so don't get your feathes ruffled. i believe they are here to stay and for good reason. AAA gaming is not cheap to develop. more devs are looking for more ways to get extra funds to give us games we love. and if that means 30 extra bucks for costumes and characters i for one am fine with it.

    Ending score: 10/10. A must play for fans of the series and fighting games alike. do yourselves a favor and get it.    … Expand
  23. Neelyry
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    This game is great. Its the best fighting game on next gen and of course the game is obnoxiously gory. I would give it a ten but the graphics on story could be better for some characters. Tanyas face looks like she was made in five minutes or less. Overall graphics are mostly great though. As well the only other knock on this game is the kombat pass. I feel like they could have done aThis game is great. Its the best fighting game on next gen and of course the game is obnoxiously gory. I would give it a ten but the graphics on story could be better for some characters. Tanyas face looks like she was made in five minutes or less. Overall graphics are mostly great though. As well the only other knock on this game is the kombat pass. I feel like they could have done a better job advertising the characters in it would not be released day one. Having to pay for goro or pre order to get him is lame well. 5 bucks for 1 character if you didnt reserve it!… Expand
  24. TrilobiteG
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    The day is finally here lad's

    Mortal Kombat X is finally out, and there are many pros and few cons. Although some cons may seem very large, the pros outweigh them by magnitudes. Pros: -Incredible fighting arenas -Diverse array of characters with their own quirks -3 type variation works fantastically -Fatalities are brilliantly gory -Controls are smooth (for the most part...)    The day is finally here lad's

    Mortal Kombat X is finally out, and there are many pros and few cons. Although some cons may seem very large, the pros outweigh them by magnitudes.

    Pros:
    -Incredible fighting arenas
    -Diverse array of characters with their own quirks
    -3 type variation works fantastically
    -Fatalities are brilliantly gory
    -Controls are smooth (for the most part...)
    -Graphics improved
    -no lag
    -Variety of amazing gamemodes

    Cons:
    -smidges of texture errors in fatalities
    -some fatalities (such as ermacs) are difficult to carry out
    -free fatalities should be permanently easy
    -Jumpscares in krypt! (just me being a wimp, but there should be other ways in getting skins other than towers)

    LARGE CON:
    If you have the Kombat Pack, it is a flat out lie. They say you gain early access to predator and jason etc.
    whilst in reality you have to wait for them to come out in the coming months. Biggest con

    Overall the sheer outweigh of the main game and it's brutal creativity piles over a fair dosing of issues to this game (majority can be fixed with patches in the future).    … Expand
  25. LUFCXI
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Excellent game. Loved the Story Mode and having watched through every sequence, not once did I feel the need to skip - all be it, the option is there for people. Different fighting styles are each character are a huge plus in my opinion as characters have such a vast arrear of moves, there isn't enough buttons on a controller to morph all possible move combinations.
    All the game modes are    Excellent game. Loved the Story Mode and having watched through every sequence, not once did I feel the need to skip - all be it, the option is there for people. Different fighting styles are each character are a huge plus in my opinion as characters have such a vast arrear of moves, there isn't enough buttons on a controller to morph all possible move combinations.
    All the game modes are brilliant and will continue to keep you entertained regardless of whether you play online or not.

    2 draw backs - the DLC is far too pricey for what you get and I find that once you move up the difficulty levels, the more spamming of moves the AI do. Word of advice - Use Cassie Cage on just about anyone. The girl is close to flawless as you can get :)    … Expand
  26. NZBLOKES
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    I've been wearily awaiting the arrival of Mortal Kombat X mostly because I didn't want to get burned by the hype as has happened so many times recently, but I was also curious as to what NeatherRealms could achieve after their last game the much-loved Injustice gods among us.

    I went into MKX not expecting much in the way of a story, I was utterly astonished and impressed to be    I've been wearily awaiting the arrival of Mortal Kombat X mostly because I didn't want to get burned by the hype as has happened so many times recently, but I was also curious as to what NeatherRealms could achieve after their last game the much-loved Injustice gods among us.

    I went into MKX not expecting much in the way of a story, I was utterly astonished and impressed to be completely wrong. Within the first few moments, you are thrown into an action-packed cinematic experience that doesn't let up. The cinematics are peppered with just the right amount of QTE's to not be annoying and keep you on your toes during the sequences between fights which really gives the game a great flow. The story is told in a chapter type model with you playing through various chapters as different characters, this helps to keep the story from getting stale, It also means you get to see a lot of different perspectives as to what's happening around Earthrealm,Outworld and the Netherealm as well as various times throughout history, all in all it's a welcome surprise to a genre that usually lacks the basics of a good story.

    Now on to the bread and butter of MKX, the Kombat (see what I did there) is to put it in delicate terms brutally beautiful.The X-ray moves are back and are more bone crushing than ever as are the fatalities which are often the most enjoyable part of a fight to watch whether you're the winner or loser.The combos are easy to grasp for any level of player but if you're looking to get serious you can delve deep into the more advanced combos.NetherRealm have brought back the discipline system where each character has three different disciplines that affect how the character plays quite drastically whether it be looks and a few special moves and stat changes it varies the gameplay so as to not make every match with/against the same character repetitive.

    The old tower mode has been revamped and is now called "living towers" the difference being its constantly updated with your stats to leader boards on which you compete against friends in special limited time tower events or premier tower modes. Along with "living towers" are the other tower modes test your might which is a bit of fun to play with friends, but I don't really see much replayability here. Test your luck however, is hugely enjoyable whether solo or with a friend during Fights random modifiers are generated, such as double speed or invulnerability, which can make for some highly entertaining battle be it with friend or CPU.

    As for what's going to keep you coming back..That would be the Krypt based on the same model as MK9 as in you walk through the Krypt first person unlocking tombstones that contain various rewards such as new concept art, costumes, Test Your Luck modifiers, Fatalities to name a few by spending Koins which are unlocked by doing pretty much anything in the game. There's also a few puzzles to solve and it's overall a pretty enjoyable portion of the game to keep coming back to.

    NetherRealm have really shown what can be done with a fighting game on the current gen. A lot of the little things show how much effort they put into the game such as personnel player interactions between every character which was a nice touch and I would happily say MKX is the best mortal combat game yet and also the best fighting game to come out so far on this generation of console although there were some frame rate drops during cutscenes and I can't exactly say the graphics are cutting edge neither of those things detriment from the game. If you're even mildly intrigued in the MK series or were a fan of Injustice: Gods among us then I highly recommend picking this one up. Hell, if you like fighting games especially ones where you can literally punch the balls off the other player I suggest you pick this up!    … Expand
  27. worthlesspuke
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Just FYI: contrary to what sonyshillbot says, the game DOES feature Liu Kang unlocked/playable from the get-go (he's old and badass). Also, Smoke/Noob is rumoured to be added. My review: best Mortal Kombat yet. A significant improvement from MK9, particularly regarding speed of play, graphics/level design, "stances" (fighting styles), and level interactivity ripped from Injustice.

    If    Just FYI: contrary to what sonyshillbot says, the game DOES feature Liu Kang unlocked/playable from the get-go (he's old and badass). Also, Smoke/Noob is rumoured to be added. My review: best Mortal Kombat yet. A significant improvement from MK9, particularly regarding speed of play, graphics/level design, "stances" (fighting styles), and level interactivity ripped from Injustice.

    If you have ever enjoyed Mortal Kombat, you will enjoy this.    … Expand
  28. Sceptic
    May 6, 2015
    9
    It's bloody,brutal and a great fighter.Story mode is not as good as MK9,but the visuals,animations and online features are greatly improved.The three modes for each fighter are a great addition,as are the various towers and faction elements.Vs mode is the real meat and potatoes here and killing characters from around the globe never gets old.Play it!
  29. French_Antoine
    May 24, 2015
    8
    I'll simply start with this: I am no fighting games purist, just an enthusiast. I enjoyed the last episode, and this one lives up to it.

    First of all, I want to talk about the voice actings (hah, get it?) that are marvelous. Very nice cast, very convincing, and the different effects used to create a true identity to each non-earthling character are well adjusted. Sound effects are all    I'll simply start with this: I am no fighting games purist, just an enthusiast. I enjoyed the last episode, and this one lives up to it.

    First of all, I want to talk about the voice actings (hah, get it?) that are marvelous. Very nice cast, very convincing, and the different effects used to create a true identity to each non-earthling character are well adjusted. Sound effects are all the more impressive, you'll love to hear bones being smashed, flesh being ripped, blood splattering and characters screaming their lungs off (literally). However, musics are way too discreet, you'll simply notice the different jingles when winning/losing a fight.

    Graphically speaking, it is astonishing. I know... It is a fighting game, this is nothing compared to an open world game for example. But the universes are very well represented and somewhat lively. What impressed me the most is the skin texture given to each character, every close view of any character makes you feel like he is standing right in front of you.
    And continuing about the graphics, I have to point out the fact that this game could be a movie masterpiece. All of its story mode is made like a film. The story is very well written and driven, the actors are playing their part brilliantly. The environments are incredibly well detailed.

    Now some would say a two hours-long story is too short (and I agree with that if it was another genre in gaming), but hey, in my opinion, this suits it just fine. It is a fighting game, so having a long solo would not be an advantage, and there is a lot of other game modes to keep you entertained, that are the traditional towers and challenges.

    Gameplay side, it is Mortal Kombat, a few 'k'ombos per character, sometimes sharing the same button combination, it is up to you not to get lost in it.

    But, with all those compliments, why 8? Because its commercial plan is a shame. You are charged 70€ for 20 characters and 13 arenas, add 30€ for a season pass that includes four characters and some skins (not all of them, some of them, yes some skins packs are not included in the season pass). And the most bizarre thing is that some legacy characters appear and are fought in story mode ! They are in the game, but they are unplayable. This I cannot understand.
    And the AI is... Random. I played through story mode on normal and sometimes, I got wasted like a doorstep carpet. The AI would block every hit I try, and then kombo the sh*t out of me ; and sometimes, full opposite, I roll over them and even get some flawless victories. I wouldn't have pointed that out if this problem was not already present in previous MKs...
    Lastly, I want to point out the fact that the only way to achieve 100% is by going through the mobile companion app, unavailable on Windows Store. I do not want to buy a new smart phone just to go through a game, get this in your heads publishers.

    So to sum it all up, this game is great, but unless you are a big fan of the series or fighting games in general, you can afford to wait for its price to drop. I would definitely recommend it only for the cinematic experience it provides, and because it is beautiful and very enjoyable in multiplayer.    … Expand
  30. Vyrotix
    May 15, 2015
    8
    Way better than MK9. Everything ranging from the fighting system, the variations, the fatalities and brutalities, and the returning and new characters just makes this game amazing.

    So much depth has been put into this game, and the replay value is quite high, especially with new characters being released sometime soon. The only thing that bugs me about this game is the BS DLC. Easy    Way better than MK9. Everything ranging from the fighting system, the variations, the fatalities and brutalities, and the returning and new characters just makes this game amazing.

    So much depth has been put into this game, and the replay value is quite high, especially with new characters being released sometime soon.

    The only thing that bugs me about this game is the BS DLC. Easy fatalities from $5-$30? Unlock all in the Krypt for $20? Sub-Zero skin for $2.99?

    Another thing that bugs me slightly is the story. It was short, and didn't do much in terms of continuing MK9's phenomenal story. All the story is really doing is showcasing the new characters, and barely being the story sequel to MK9.

    Apart from that, the game itself is by arguably the best console arcade fighting game yet.

    I give MKX a 8.8/10. Would've been a solid 9.5/10 if it didn't f*** up in those categories.    … Expand
  31. xp-dracon
    May 10, 2015
    9
    Initially I was not going to purchase this game because my days of playing fighting games were long behind me. Alas, after a few friendly recommendations (based on more than just the fighting, and more on the breadth of content the game had to offer), I gave in. Within a day I was hooked.

    The moves are quite simply the easiest to master in any fighting game I've ever played, the    Initially I was not going to purchase this game because my days of playing fighting games were long behind me. Alas, after a few friendly recommendations (based on more than just the fighting, and more on the breadth of content the game had to offer), I gave in. Within a day I was hooked.

    The moves are quite simply the easiest to master in any fighting game I've ever played, the fatalities are mostly original, darkly humorous, and easy to perform, and the controls are solid. When paired with the online choices (towers, king of the hill, team battles, etc), there was so much to do. The story mode was nice, but not the highlight of my game time (I played through it twice quickly, usually skipping a lot of the cut scenes to get to the fights - eventually I will watch them all the way through).

    All in all, the game is a good purchase, and with the weekly faction wars, the game gives you more reason to come back to it over and over as the days go on.    … Expand
  32. youlouz
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Absolutely outstanding and the best of the mort al kombats

    PROS
    -Amazing Graphics
    -Smooth gameplay
    -Great storyline
    -Gory finishing moves/Xray moves

    CONS
    -Frustratingly hard
  33. Bjolley35
    Jul 8, 2015
    8
    A solid entry in to the MK universe, any fan of the series or of fighting games in general should definitely have this in their library, great story mode, classic tower modes, and a great online experience, if you played MK9 it won't blow you away, but it is definitely another step up.
  34. Urbanlistener
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    Really good chapter in the MK franchise, the story is only 5 hours, but still pretty fun, the graphics are decent for a next-gen game. Like the previous ones, there is an infinite amount of moves and combos you can make to beat the crap out of your opponent, there is a fair amount of interactive objects in the maps and a lot of playable characters (24) plus the DLCs, overall, the fightingReally good chapter in the MK franchise, the story is only 5 hours, but still pretty fun, the graphics are decent for a next-gen game. Like the previous ones, there is an infinite amount of moves and combos you can make to beat the crap out of your opponent, there is a fair amount of interactive objects in the maps and a lot of playable characters (24) plus the DLCs, overall, the fighting experience is great. The game is extremely gore and the cinematics are just awesome. On the negative side, the story mode is very short, there isn't a lot of maps, there is a lot of very cool things in the game that you have to pay for to enjoy like the Jason character (5$) and you can let money do all of the work for you, for 29,99$, you can unlock the entire Krypt, which would be countless hours of work to fully unlock without the micro-transaction.… Expand
  35. Flabergasmic
    May 19, 2015
    8
    Since Netherrealm Studios has patched the game since release, its score has improved. With 2 stage brutalities, Jason Voorhees(along with 3 other incoming characters), a load of alternate skins(with more to come), and a list of technical enhancements. Amazing fluent controls and fighting, decent graphics, and the beloved Krypt improved, Mortal Kombat X is still lacking in the single-playerSince Netherrealm Studios has patched the game since release, its score has improved. With 2 stage brutalities, Jason Voorhees(along with 3 other incoming characters), a load of alternate skins(with more to come), and a list of technical enhancements. Amazing fluent controls and fighting, decent graphics, and the beloved Krypt improved, Mortal Kombat X is still lacking in the single-player content with the short story, along with a range of online issues still on hand. Mortal Kombat X is an 8/10 on Xbox One.… Expand
  36. F4TALPR3Y
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    This game is pure art. from It's beautiful detailed backgrounds to it's spine thrilling fatalities. it just makes you feel good about your life. At least that's what i thought. 0 faults.
  37. baykahman
    May 30, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story Mode: Netherealm has once again created an awesome story experience. Rendered cutscenes seamlessly turn into matches, which is something I've never seen before. The story is engaging, and has a good ending. The focus has shifted from Liu Kang to the Cage family, which is a nice change of pace. I was impressed by how much kombat there was in the cut scenes, its an action packed cinematic experience that would rival a production value film. The story experience is the same as MK9, where you get to play as a number of characters throughout the story. The game is worth buying for the story alone.
    New Characters: I have put in hours trying out all the new characters. In total there are 8. Here is the rundown. Kotal Kahn, the brother of Shao Khan and ruler of outworld. D'vorah, the insect queen that serves Kotal Kahn as a bodyguard. Erron Black, the gunslinger from Earthrealm that acts as a mercenary for Kotal Kahn. Ferra Torr, large brute that Kotal Kahn controls. Cassie Cage, child of Sonja Blade and Johnny Cage. Jacqui Briggs, daughter of Jax. Kung Jin, cousin of Kung Lao. Takeda, son of Kenshi, pupil of Scorpion.

    The strongest of these new characters is between Cassie Cage and Kung Jin. The most fun to play with is the gunslinger Erron Black. Despite adding new characters, the strongest characters in the game are still in the classics. I currently main Mileena and Ermac, but I see a lot of Scorpion and Sub-Zero when I play online.

    New Modes: There is a new element called Factions. The first time you boot up the game, you will be prompted to select a faction. There are random events that happen that will influence how well your faction does as a whole. Every player in the world is in a faction, so there is an ongoing battle between your faction and the rest of the world which is a cool element. You can enter new modes called faction towers and defeat faction bosses to increase the standing of your faction. When playing online against a rival faction, the faction fatality is enabled. These are unique for each faction. For example, my Lin Kuei fatality allows for Smoke to come out of nowhere and finish off my opponent with a fatality. Winning 5,000 koins or so for winning a week long faction battle though, doesn't really feel rewarding. I typically don't participate much in faction related battles.

    Variations: The variations are a great addition to the game. I've spent hours trying to figure out which character I like best, then finding which variation suits me best. It's very time consuming but fulfilling at the same time. You can play with the same character in multiple ways and it keeps the game feeling fresh. When you first start the game, it feels overwhelming to have all these options, but at the same time it feels like there is so much to do. Characters are easy to grasp but difficult to master, which makes for a great fighting game.
    Online: I have only participated in 1v1 versus and ranked matches. I've noticed most of the players I play against have yellow or red ping values. I'm not sure if the people that buy this game have crappy connections or the WB servers Netherealm utilizes are only in select locations. This does effect matches online which can be annoying. I'd rather have matchmaking find me someone with a closer ping value to reduce lag. Even though Netheralm has done a good job creating a balanced roster, most of my opponents consist of Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Cassie Cage, and Kung Jin. I main Mileena, so this is good for me. I pulled a 13 game winning streak the other night because I'm getting used to playing against these characters. I did not have this experience when playing Injustice, and I have played 800 ranked matches in that game.

    Conclusion: The best part about this game is that no character feels more powerful than any other. I feel like if I put the time in, I could be great with any character. Mileena just tends to suit my style and I like her attitude. If you like fighting games, this is a must buy. After the story mode, head to training, find your character, then tackle players online. The game has consumed hours of my life and will for a while.    … Expand
  38. ahussainn98
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    This is solid game for both amateur fighter gamers and pros: a hard gap to bridge, but done very well here. It is a lot more open and forgiving for entry level players that just want to pick up and play occasionally, but offers a stack of variant skill trees to master and counter master for those that want to invest the time. It manages to reward both, without making either feel they haveThis is solid game for both amateur fighter gamers and pros: a hard gap to bridge, but done very well here. It is a lot more open and forgiving for entry level players that just want to pick up and play occasionally, but offers a stack of variant skill trees to master and counter master for those that want to invest the time. It manages to reward both, without making either feel they have missed out on something. The story mode should always be considered a bonus in a fighting game as that is NOT when the genre is for, in the same way that many FPS games have short campaigns, this adds as a sweet addition to the epic multi player (or single player v AI) modes with a bucket load of options and customization's (the test your luck has over 100 game modifiers for some truly amusing and outlandish matches). That said the story plays likes a beautiful CGI 4 hour movie, so stop whining about that!
    The sound is epic: bone crunches and blood splatter are sickeningly visceral as are the X ray attacks and fatalities. Overall a very fun over the top infinitely repayable fan favourite in the fighting series. Even if you are not a fan of the genre (which I am not) it is a quality purchase - 9/10

    adel hussain    … Expand
  39. Drn
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    my score is 10 ive been playing mortal kombat as a kid its very violent and intense
  40. Compi24
    Apr 3, 2018
    8
    A **** good time of a game with solid mechanics, an overall impressive story, and a decent amount of thought put into the online component. It may not be the best, or most revelatory Mortal Kombat of all time, but it's close.
  41. ksatch
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game de luta excelente!! Gráficos perfeitos e com uma mecânica de golpes e combos difícil de dominar, e isso é bom, exige muito treino para se jogar bem!!!… Expand
  42. CaptainLansing
    Apr 30, 2015
    8
    I can't find any legitimate review that justifies a 7 out of 10. It deserves more than that, easily. It's not a 10, but it's high enough to be good. The gameplay is good enough for a fighting game, the campaign is good, but not as good as MK9 or Injustice. The faction seems a bit wasted, but the invasions are very fun. I'm really just waiting for Jason Voorhees and Predator.
  43. Closeremperor16
    Apr 20, 2015
    9
    FINISH HIM!! ....... wow the fatality’s in this game are brutal!

    So is MKX a worthy successor to the 9th entry in the series? The answer is an unequivocal bloody yes, smoother combat, beautiful graphics, brutal finishing moves! Check, Check and Check. If you liked MK9 you will love this game, if you didn’t like it this may still struggle to win you over. Its far better    FINISH HIM!! ....... wow the fatality’s in this game are brutal!

    So is MKX a worthy successor to the 9th entry in the series?

    The answer is an unequivocal bloody yes, smoother combat, beautiful graphics, brutal finishing moves! Check, Check and Check.

    If you liked MK9 you will love this game, if you didn’t like it this may still struggle to win you over.

    Its far better looking and has smoother combat and a lot more choice (3 fighting styles per character) but it still plays like an MK game. So its a little slower and more deliberate then a lot of fighters, there is a lot of complexity to mine and it easy to pick up but hard to master.

    The story Mode is good, the 1 player options are varied and work well and there is plenty of multiplayer options with a decent net code to boot.

    If you Liked any previous mortal kombat games especially the last one then this is a (bloody) no brainer.

    If you didn’t like it then this is unlikely to win you over as it plays very much like MK9 but just with smoother animations and a cleaner overall feeling when your fighting.

    the variations on each fighter give a lot of extra depth but it still feels and plays like a suped up (seriously suped up) MK9.

    Which is fine by me!!!    … Expand
  44. Dway
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. Definetely even better then previous one. Only think I'm missing is pair play, but well I didn't play that mode much anyway. On the other side specializations are adding nice touch, story is catchy, new characters are very good (that was my biggest fear before release) and overall I'm very happy about the game.
  45. DJAftershock
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    It's not a replacement for the superior gameplay of the Street Fighter series, but it's as good as Mortal Kombat has ever been. Unlike MK9, MKX actually plays smoothly, has more ACTUAL combos and retains a surprisingly decent story mode. Still, pick up USF4 instead if you want pure fighting.
  46. stealth_sky
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Awesome game!!! Its one of the best fighting game ever. Mortal Kombat is one of the best franchise game of all time. Its mostly popular as fighting game. It is bloody, violent, brutal, gory, cool, and fun game. If you are looking for a party game like to play with your friends like verse each other and or play and verse random people on online and have fun playing fighting games, thisAwesome game!!! Its one of the best fighting game ever. Mortal Kombat is one of the best franchise game of all time. Its mostly popular as fighting game. It is bloody, violent, brutal, gory, cool, and fun game. If you are looking for a party game like to play with your friends like verse each other and or play and verse random people on online and have fun playing fighting games, this is the game you should play. If you haven't played any MK(Mortal Kombat) games, you should play this one first then. Play this game!!!… Expand
  47. JHM00
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    This is a very fun, addictive game. It has amazing graphics and a decent, but painfully short story. The controls take a little bit of getting used to, but the game is easy for newcomers and long-time players to play. However, one of the only things marring this game is the micro-transactions. You can pay for skins, new characters, and much more. This definitely is annoying, but other thanThis is a very fun, addictive game. It has amazing graphics and a decent, but painfully short story. The controls take a little bit of getting used to, but the game is easy for newcomers and long-time players to play. However, one of the only things marring this game is the micro-transactions. You can pay for skins, new characters, and much more. This definitely is annoying, but other than that, this is an amazing game that you can invest your time in. I definitely recommend this game.… Expand
  48. MonsterAxeRogue
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    THE GOOD: Jason Voorhee's, Predator and Tremor - amazing job! Lot's of modes and sick graphics. Plenty of creative fatalities and brutalities, very well done stages and many things to unlock in the crypt. The game is solid with a rich variety of styles and strategies.
    THE BAD: The online can be laggy like all the previous installations (At least in Northern Canada), the story was kind of    THE GOOD: Jason Voorhee's, Predator and Tremor - amazing job! Lot's of modes and sick graphics. Plenty of creative fatalities and brutalities, very well done stages and many things to unlock in the crypt. The game is solid with a rich variety of styles and strategies.
    THE BAD: The online can be laggy like all the previous installations (At least in Northern Canada), the story was kind of "okay" but nothing great like MK 9, some of the characters are "Meh" (I'm looking at you Tanya, Kung Jin and Jaquelin Briggs...) I miss Noob Saibot, however, after a session of slicing and dicing with Jason or predator the feeling quickly dissipates.
    THE UGLY: Mileena chowing down on someone who didn't "block" enough.    … Expand
  49. HeyLookAGinger
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    Mortal Kombat: The game that has more K's than a white supremisist shopping for a wedding ring and more pints of blood than the synchronized menstrual cycles at a college sorority.

    Now that It's on it's 10th iteration (that X is a not just there to make it sound more hardcore, its some newfangled way of writing numbers called a roman numeral) I think we already know how this game is    Mortal Kombat: The game that has more K's than a white supremisist shopping for a wedding ring and more pints of blood than the synchronized menstrual cycles at a college sorority.

    Now that It's on it's 10th iteration (that X is a not just there to make it sound more hardcore, its some newfangled way of writing numbers called a roman numeral) I think we already know how this game is going it be, so let me make this short and sweet.....

    Yes, the mechanics are very similar to previous Mortal Kombats (in a good way)
    Yes, the graphics are improved
    Yes, your favorite characters return to brutally mutilate each other, along with some new ones
    Yes, the fatalities are just as violent as you remember when you played it for the first time back in 1992
    No, Sadly there are no babalities (to bad, go cry about it)
    Yes, there are still enough words incorrectly spelled with K's to make your middle school English teacher have an aneurysm
    No, it does not have the same jiggle physics as Dead or Alive    … Expand
  50. Jefferygamer200
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    This game was a vast improvement to MK9, including great stuff such as, Faction Kills, Factions, Easier Fatalities , bringing back Brutalities and more characters. The only thing People might have a issue with is, spammers on online fighting. This game in my opinion, is a must buy for fighting game fans. Warning this game contains lots of gore, partial nudity and some foul language. DoThis game was a vast improvement to MK9, including great stuff such as, Faction Kills, Factions, Easier Fatalities , bringing back Brutalities and more characters. The only thing People might have a issue with is, spammers on online fighting. This game in my opinion, is a must buy for fighting game fans. Warning this game contains lots of gore, partial nudity and some foul language. Do not play this game if you are offended by any of that what so ever. The story might be short, but the extras you can do in the game make it fantastic to play and worth while playing.… Expand
  51. aemays
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    I love Mortal Kombat X. I wasn’t even that upset when I had to pay extra for special characters I wanted. This game is suitable for any group of friends, although it is rated M, for mature, and can be gruesome, so I wouldn’t let young kids play. Here’s what I have found during my gameplay:

    Graphics: MXK provides us with more background and living environment to utilize and enjoy. It’s    I love Mortal Kombat X. I wasn’t even that upset when I had to pay extra for special characters I wanted. This game is suitable for any group of friends, although it is rated M, for mature, and can be gruesome, so I wouldn’t let young kids play. Here’s what I have found during my gameplay:

    Graphics: MXK provides us with more background and living environment to utilize and enjoy. It’s hard to compare the graphics, because we can only compare to the last game. Obviously, it is expected that the graphics will be better for the next generation game, and they came through.

    Story Mode: With the new generation of fighters, we are given a fairly exciting story mode and interesting Klassic Tower endings for each character.

    Multiplayer: Although you can no longer tag-team, MKX still offers some of the best multi-player fights. Online you can fight with players from everywhere. Online you can play King of the Hill where the winner of each fight plays the next opponent in the room.

    Characters: With an ample selection of fighters to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect one to fight your friends and foes. The fatalities and brutalities are more gruesome than they’ve ever been. Each character has three different variations you can pick from, each will have the same basic moves but offer special moves unique to that variation.

    What’s New: One of my favorite features in the new MKX is how much interaction there is with the environment: swinging from vines, jumping off walls, and using bodies as projectiles for example. With the next generation of Mortal Kombat, Factions have been added for online play, which gives players something to work for collectively. You can now play Living Towers, similar to the Klassic Tower, but is constantly changing and offering new challenges.

    In conclusion, I rate this game 10/10. NeatherRealm has provided its customers with the always gruesome, gory, and addicting Mortal Kombat series for 23 years and continues to “wow” me! It is a must buy for any gamer, whether they be a veteran or a first-timer.    … Expand
  52. 325_hawks
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    I'm not a huge fan of modern fighting games as they've gotten too complex for me where I'm just button mashing, but MKX surprisingly was easy for me to pick up and play. The controls are simple enough for basic and some advanced moves and you rarely feel like the game didn't understand your frantic controller inputs. The graphics and physics are great, and there's a nice variety ofI'm not a huge fan of modern fighting games as they've gotten too complex for me where I'm just button mashing, but MKX surprisingly was easy for me to pick up and play. The controls are simple enough for basic and some advanced moves and you rarely feel like the game didn't understand your frantic controller inputs. The graphics and physics are great, and there's a nice variety of objectives to complete aside from traditional tower battles. The game has a nice selection of characters and stages, although it does feel like more could have been added without DLC. Other than that, the game is my favorite head to head fighter in quite some time.… Expand
  53. sebaspardo17
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    The best fighting of the next generations, the moves is very good, the fighters, all , is a epic game, is very good, my fighter favorite is cassie gace is epic.
  54. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    The story is inferior than that of MK9's since it is too short and has many flaws but it is still an impressive, interesting, and tensing story.
    The fighting however, is vastly superior to MK9's, it has character variations which are new to the Mortal Kombat franchise.
    The krypt is massively improved, being able to walk around in 1st person. The worst thing about this game is    The story is inferior than that of MK9's since it is too short and has many flaws but it is still an impressive, interesting, and tensing story.
    The fighting however, is vastly superior to MK9's, it has character variations which are new to the Mortal Kombat franchise.
    The krypt is massively improved, being able to walk around in 1st person.
    The worst thing about this game is Neverrealm's greed with the micro-transactions    … Expand
  55. Reecey91
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    NetherRealm have found their true calling with Mortal Kombat X. The most definitive Mortal Kombat game yet, expansive roster, variation system, most elaborate fighting system thus far for the series. Without a doubt MKX is the ultimate fighting game of this new generation! A true gem in the arena of fighting games, shining star on the Xbox One platform!
  56. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Plantilla un poco corta para la cantidad de luchadores que tiene la saga. Muy buen sistema de combate. 3 tipos diferente de cada jugador. Los combos no son tan complicados, buen online. Aunque tiene demasiados DLC.
  57. ShadowDogg115
    May 9, 2016
    8
    I love the Mortal Kombat series BUT 1 thing that makes me angry is when i play online and get those players who spam the move over and over again. Other then that it is a solid game.
  58. werogamer
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    El juego de pelea más completo actualmente para la nueva generación. Excelentes gráficos, algo corto de historia, los personajes DLC es mitad personajes de MK, y mitad personajes invitados.
  59. ChrisPL
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    One of the best fighting games I ever played! I've spent approx. 50 hours with MKX and still want more! The graphics, the gameplay, and all the challenges and stuff. Amazing game!
  60. 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 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    Overall 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
  61. chagordz
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    A very large visual jump from MKIX to MKX.
    Story well told and fresh. The change of protagonists admitted that it is risky, but it was also a success. Personally I was already tired of Liu, Cage, Sonya and the rest. Putting the descendants is a breath of fresh air.

    The gameplay is very good, the movements feel very agile and fast.
    In general a very good game.
  62. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Mortal Kombat X is a good evolution of the series. It's faster and gorier than MK 9 and packed with plenty of content. Visually, it is miles ahead of the PS4 port of Injustice. I also think it has the best roster in the series' history. There's a great balance of old and new fighters and the horror movie guest characters are fantastic. Purists will prefer MK 9 since it has more of aMortal Kombat X is a good evolution of the series. It's faster and gorier than MK 9 and packed with plenty of content. Visually, it is miles ahead of the PS4 port of Injustice. I also think it has the best roster in the series' history. There's a great balance of old and new fighters and the horror movie guest characters are fantastic. Purists will prefer MK 9 since it has more of a classic MK II feel. But fans that are open to seeing the franchise move forward will love this. It has a good story mode, various multiplayer options and the developers added free DLC. Overall, I would rate Mortal Kombat X with an 8.5 out of 10.… Expand
  63. MRBeanJoga
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Just like MK9, this game hooked me for so much time, more refined, balanced and faster gameplay compared to MK9, however didnt like the fact they took out Challenge Tower out of this game, but still a pretty good and solid game.
  64. Mirannejad76
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    mortal kombat x has a great graphic and great fatalities that make this game better than last versions
  65. spaceghost1994
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    MKX is a worthy successor to the fantastic MK9. It introduces new characters to care about (mostly...) and also presents an interesting story mode to boot. The gameplay is well refined, though still not as deep as some may prefer, and the introduction of the 3 variations per character is fantastic. X rays moves are still a brutal delight and online is seemingly improved as well.

    The    MKX is a worthy successor to the fantastic MK9. It introduces new characters to care about (mostly...) and also presents an interesting story mode to boot. The gameplay is well refined, though still not as deep as some may prefer, and the introduction of the 3 variations per character is fantastic. X rays moves are still a brutal delight and online is seemingly improved as well.

    The only thing that keeps this addition to the franchise lower than MK9 in my opinion is that although the story mode is once again a good addition, it is the weakest in the netherealm collection of fighting games. The new characters and DLC additions are also questionable as some like Takeda are fantastic while others like Kung Jin feel uninspired. The DLC additions are getting a bit out of hand as well (why do we need Leatherface? Give me another MK character please).

    Overall, if you are a fighting game/MK fan such as myself, you will be hard pressed to find too much to dislike here. The overall package is well presented and packed with content, it's just a little slight in terms of story and character selection this time around...    … Expand
  66. Wellbrasil
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    História boa, gráficos bonitos e online bom. O problema é que os combos são difíceis de fazer, precisa ter técnica.
  67. THELINDRO
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    El juego es lo suficientemente bueno, pero a mi parecer la historia esta un poco floja
  68. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    one of the best fighting games with a short story mode but pretty good and that teaches you to fight with enough characters. the big problem of this game is the dlc of the characters that I do not quite look good to force you to pay to have them that's why I lower the note but as a fighting game is the best I've played
  69. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    This thing is really fun and I don't even like fighting games that much. I also wanted this a ton when it launched but couldn't get it because my parents wouldn't let me.
  70. 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 the collection in the Xbox bookstore
  71. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    Mortal Kombat X (Xbox One): 18.12.18 Playthrough

    Thanks to Smash Brothers, I got really excited about Beat em Ups again and used my Gamepass subscription to download Mortal Kombat X. Had already played the Injustice series for the release and Injustice 2 was terrific. But now to the story mode and gameplay of Mortal Kombat X: Story: I liked it very much, the atmosphere and staging    Mortal Kombat X (Xbox One): 18.12.18 Playthrough

    Thanks to Smash Brothers, I got really excited about Beat em Ups again and used my Gamepass subscription to download Mortal Kombat X. Had already played the Injustice series for the release and Injustice 2 was terrific. But now to the story mode and gameplay of Mortal Kombat X:

    Story:

    I liked it very much, the atmosphere and staging are just great at Netherrealm, which I found strong with Injustice 2. The many cut scenes and the presentation in general have meanwhile become a must have for me. Any graphics or the like are simply no longer enough and are strong points of criticism for me.

    What I didn't like that much was that I often had smaller and larger FPS lags in the quick time events and sometimes the sound dragged or jumped completely overboard. The quick-time events themselves (I'm not a fan of them) have integrated themselves quite well into the cutscenes and I also mean the X-Power bar at the beginning of a fight, the better you have finished.

    Gameplay:

    I'm not a veteran when it comes to beat em ups, but the controls were almost no problem for me and felt very good. Especially since I've played Injustice 2 for a long time before, all of this was of course hardly a problem, as it is logically similar. Fatalities and Brutalities or whatever they are called, as well as the X-Moves live up to their names and are very intense, typical for Mortal Kombat.

    But I found fatalities and especially brutalities sometimes quite difficult and had the feeling that the controls are not that clean.

    Conclusion:

    A great brawler, but personally I like Injustice 2 better. The comic book setting is just my thing.    … Expand
  72. gotterpotter56
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    Нечего сказать про мк 10, так как, это до сих пор просто хороший файтинг. Сюжет вообще не запоминается своей историей и сложностью противников, а в остальном от игры можно получить удовольствие, если конечно вы любитель файтингов.Нечего сказать про мк 10, так как, это до сих пор просто хороший файтинг. Сюжет вообще не запоминается своей историей и сложностью противников, а в остальном от игры можно получить удовольствие, если конечно вы любитель файтингов.
  73. Ray6701
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game it's amazing how interesting this is it's incredible and cool bro
  74. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  75. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    A great fighting game and the fatalities and the x-ray animations on this game are amazing. All the characters are fun to use and play differently. My favourite characters to use are either Scorpion or Goro. The campaign was very fun as the gameplay was great and the story was okayish. The multiplayer was fun but again that because of the core gameplay being great. The Crypt part of theA great fighting game and the fatalities and the x-ray animations on this game are amazing. All the characters are fun to use and play differently. My favourite characters to use are either Scorpion or Goro. The campaign was very fun as the gameplay was great and the story was okayish. The multiplayer was fun but again that because of the core gameplay being great. The Crypt part of the game was interesting but was bland in the end.… Expand
  76. 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 burnout playing almost everyday trying to reach top 100 on ladder leader boards which i would only achieve around twice. overall a good game!
  77. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Amazing game. you should buy this game. Its really fun and awesome. Its really violent too. If you are looking for a party game like play with your friends and verse them and verse other random players on online and you also like fighting games, this game should be just for you. You should play this game. Its fun!

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#13 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#18 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. GameCrate
    Jun 25, 2015
    88
    Mortal Kombat X is a feature-packed experience that sets the bar high for content in fighters this gen. While it doesn't eclipse the previous Mortal Kombat's amount of content, it does surpass all of its other competitors.
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  2. Hyper Magazine
    May 28, 2015
    80
    In a world of 200 hour RPG epics, it’s nice to have something so focused on a core experience. There’s depth here for those seeking it, or you can just make visitors cringe by showing them all the bone-breakers and finishers. Look, Nanna, this guy gets his spine ripped out through his mouth.
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Fantastically violent and built for online players and loners alike. [Issue#124, p.72]
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