Mortal Kombat X

 Xbox One
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7.6

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    * I wrote this review a while back, so I apologize if it seems outdated vs. the time it was release.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some of the goriest fatalities in Mortal Kombat    * I wrote this review a while back, so I apologize if it seems outdated vs. the time it was release.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. hcliffed
    Apr 19, 2015
    7
    Ridiculously fun! Much smarter, tighter combat system than ever before.

    However, poor use of mocap, bad animations, weird textures, and broken online features mar the game thus far.

    My full score would be a 7.6. Though that's closer to 8, the game just isn't an 8 for me.

    I'm having a blast with it, nonetheless. Bring back Stryker!
  6. 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.
  7. Misunara
    May 9, 2015
    7
    Mortal Kombat X is, all in all, a nice game that definitely has a lot of strengths and some flaws. I'm quickly summing up my experience so far, 20+ hours in:

    Pros: - Well-written, exciting story that entertains nicely for a few (short) hours - Motivating and addicting faction system where you also level up a faction rank and a rank for yourself - Daily challenges and Living Towers    Mortal Kombat X is, all in all, a nice game that definitely has a lot of strengths and some flaws. I'm quickly summing up my experience so far, 20+ hours in:

    Pros:
    - Well-written, exciting story that entertains nicely for a few (short) hours
    - Motivating and addicting faction system where you also level up a faction rank and a rank for yourself
    - Daily challenges and Living Towers that challenge you in different ways every few hours/days
    - Good training modes to practice thoroughly
    - Creative fatalities and brutalities
    - Nice sound and graphics

    Cons:
    - Quite frequent mini freezes on Xbox One... quite annoying.
    - Difficulty mode against AI seems poorly balanced; at one time Easy will actually be easy, at other times it will be more like a Medium... this changes totally random, often within a round.
    - Controls aren't responding very well to inputs, making it very difficult to pull off more complex combos
    - Not to be forgotten: The ridiculous prices for DLC. 30€ for a DLC with 4 characters... seriously? This is just outrageous.

    Despite some of the flaws driving me mad at times I still recommend this game, though with the ridiculous DLC prices I would advise to wait for a Complete Edition and grab the game then. When you do, you are sure to have a fun experience, even if it's not always flawless.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Jaka
    May 20, 2015
    5
    Mortal kombat same old stuff to my liking just can't sit there and finger bash all day lol giving it a 5 what up with that grave stuff it's just weird as Sh.... So many buttons your brains throbbing on trying to remember the finishers
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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 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 ofMortal 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. zepidus
    Apr 19, 2015
    2
    Story mode is pretty cool, that gives it 2 points for me for 4 hours of gameplay. Which I think is great, but the multiplayer is horrible, the lag is so bad you cant play this game. Even with a great connection this game is unplayable online, for a story mode this short on playtime its not worth it. If multiplayer wasn't so bad it'd be a better score for me. But it's the worstStory mode is pretty cool, that gives it 2 points for me for 4 hours of gameplay. Which I think is great, but the multiplayer is horrible, the lag is so bad you cant play this game. Even with a great connection this game is unplayable online, for a story mode this short on playtime its not worth it. If multiplayer wasn't so bad it'd be a better score for me. But it's the worst experience I've had in an online game EVER. My connection is good at 20mbps down and 10mbps up. This is enough for 32 mans on any other game yet It's unplayable on a 1v1 match on this game. Don't buy this unless you intend to play offline only.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#13 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
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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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