Mortal Kombat

by Warner Bros

• This item comes in a generic game case
• Fatalities return to their original violent form as Mortal Kombat gives its fans what they've been demanding
• With classic 2D fighting plane, mature presentation and up to 4 player tag-team kombat
• The deepest story mode of any fighting game as players are taken back to the original Mortal Kombat tournament
• In addition to an enhanced online feature set, Mortal Kombat introduces Co-op arcade mode and many additional modes to be announced

Product Details

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• ASIN: B003O6E1JS
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 19, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (400 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #29 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Games > Action > Fighting

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard

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Prepare yourself to reenter the tournament in the triumphant return of Mortal Kombat. A complete reboot of the franchise, this latest iteration combines all-new mature oriented fighter gameplay with a deep story mode, improved graphics and game technology and new game modes to create a Mortal Kombat play experience like none before it. Feature details include: a storyline that takes players back to the original tournament, 4 player tag-team kombat, 3D TV compatibility, fatalities presented in graphic detail never imagined in earlier releases, enhanced online functionality and more.

The Mortal Kombat Players Asked For

Having literally defined the mature game category, Mortal Kombat makes a triumphant return to its violent roots in the fastest and most brutal installment to date. Fighting game players will receive the Mortal Kombat they've been asking for, with Fatalities presented in more detail than ever before.

Return to the original tournament to save the future in Mortal Kombat.
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After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance to save Earthrealm. To undo the Emperor's victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable… the Past.

Key Game Features

• Mature Presentation - Fatalities make a triumphant return to their original violent form as Mortal Kombat gives its fans what they've been demanding. Graphic details, never before possible are presented with the most sophisticated graphics engine in MK history.
• All-New Gameplay - By returning to its classic 2D fighting plane, mature presentation, and up to 4 player tag-team kombat; Mortal Kombat introduces an all new fighting mechanic that's both accessible and provides the depth that fighting game players look for.
• Deep Story Mode - Mortal Kombat offers the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players are taken back to the original Mortal Kombat tournament where they try to alter the events of the past in an attempt to save the future.
• Graphics & Technology - Characters, environments and fatalities have never been presented with as much gory detail as in this next generation Mortal Kombat. From internal organs to the most "realistic" blood effects, Kombat has never looked this good.
• New Game Modes - In addition to an enhanced online feature set, Mortal Kombat introduces Co-op arcade mode and many additional modes to be announced in the upcoming months.

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Product Description

With a return to the mature presentation and classic 2D fighting plane, Mortal Kombat is the most accessible and competitive MK game coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Mortal Kombat further extends the brutal experience with a visually striking story mode that will rewrite the ancient history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament. After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor's victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable -The Past.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

157 of 168 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Test Your Might, MK is Back April 19, 2011

By T. R. Kanavy

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I wanted to provide an initial review for anyone who might be sitting on the fence about purchasing Mortal Kombat.

-Spoiler Free Edition -

(NOTE: I gave this game a 5 star review. However, it's not 100% perfect. Yet, I feel it is fun enough to justify a five star review. If you are the type of fighting game fan that plays all the Capcom games, and has a penchant for a certain type of fighting game style (ultra-well balanced etc), my review may not be applicable to you. I am a MK fan, and by no means a fighting game aficionado. However, I hope my review can still be helpful to you as well.)
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Hello Again my Old Familiar Friend

If you are like me, you may have been a little disenfranchised with past several MK games. Many of which were fun games in their own right, but they just did not capture the MK essence of old. This time around I fired up the game and admittedly got a little nervous when I saw the colorful vibrant WB logo as the game loaded. Was this going to be an all too cheery, cartoony Kombat once again? But then the logo quickly changes turning dark and ominous and suddenly my hopes are renewed...
Mortal Kombat is back, for real this time. What I mean to say is that the gritty, dark and brutal game that I fell in love with as a kid in high school is back. This game has the same feel of the originals and that is a great thing.

The Kombat

This version of Mortal Kombat feels fast and agile. Gone are the clunky 3-D aspects of Mortal Kombat from renditions past. Instead, the game (so far) feels fairly well balanced (though some characters can spam projectiles in very rude/semi-annoying ways, I'm looking at you Johnny Cage) and with plenty of techniques to learn and employ. One can certainly pick up the controller and feel fairly deadly right from the get go, yet the game is continually challenging (providing you match an appropriate difficulty level with your skill).
Hitting an opponent in this game is rewarding. The sound, coupled with the recoil of a hit opponent makes the game feel powerful and raw. To re-iterate, I love the sound in this game, it's pretty awesome when you fight a metallic warrior like sector and hear the clink and crash of his body armor crumpling under fist. All the projectiles sound really cool and directionally distinct. So be sure to turn the volume up during your first play-through. I should also mention that the backgrounds in the game will get you killed. I'm not talking about the stage fatalities either. The backgrounds are so detailed and amazing that I was heavily distracted at times, leading to an undeserved(well, maybe not) loss.

The Kontrols

This game is controlled similar to previous iterations. I also find it's nice to be able to use the D-pad (I use it for fatalities etc) then switch right into the control sticks for the more circular motions. Most importantly your character does what you want, when you want.

The Karnage

This game is very violent, it's nothing like the watered down depiction when the MK warriors took on the DC hero's and villains in the last outing. Nope. In fact, some fatalities are cringe worthy to the average man. I don't want to spoil anything, but there are a couple fatalities involving various modes of transportation that stick out in my mind. However, it's what makes Mortal Kombat so special, over-the-top bloody karnage. One thing I will admit is that in the single player/story mode the game will occasionally give you a match that makes you say "seriously!" with your mouth agape. You will be forced to fight some frustratingly hard opponents and sometimes more than one at a time. The end boss is a total freak that forces you to harness your chi, grit your teeth and eek out a victory if you're lucky/skillful enough. These elements may be frustrating and annoying to some, but some of my favorite games growing up had similar end bosses. There is a reason they are "the boss" albeit even if they fight cheap and dirty.

The Kharacters

All of the old favorites are nicely represented in this edition. The new models look pretty amazing all-in-all. (SIDE NOTE: I would love to see a modern MK use real character actors again like the MK1 and II era. Anyone else?) Oh and here in PS3 town we got...

The Kratos

I was a little nervous about the god of war making his appearance in Mortal Kombat. I thought it might feel silly and forced. Without giving anything away let me tell you that he is an excellent addition and fits in nicely (though it's weird seeing him on the bad end of the ripping, stabbing, slicing and dicing).

The Kontent

This game is loaded with extra features and mini games. The layout is fun to navigate and unlocking kontent is an inspiring joy. The main tower of power is still in use here with online modes(king of the hill is a real treat) and tag-team match ups. The single player story mode alone takes at least 7+ hours (longer than some FPS games in recent memory). The Krypt is back and this sucker is full of graves to uncover (along with the characters second fatality- which works without unlocking if you know the correct button combo, weird, I know). If you like behind the scenes looks, sketches and concept renderings, you'll enjoy the Krypts offerings.

The Konclusion

This Mortal Kombat is back to its roots and is a bloody good time. I have not purchased a fighting game in years- after all they are normally "weekend rental only" territory for a casual gamer. This one breaks the mold. I almost wish I had ponied up and bought the tournament edition for the classic arcade stick feel. Being willing to invest $200 into a fighting game certainly should speak to its quality. The amount of kontent, and level of character mastery is deep and engaging. It looks like this game is going to last beyond one weekend of fighting game bliss, instead finding a home inside the PS3 for weeks to come.
Hope to see you, my fellow kombatants, online soon. Go easy on me, ehh?

27 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an MK title I enjoy! April 20, 2011

By Matti_Ice

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I stopped playing Mortal Kombat at Trilogy. Every game started becoming the same with nothing that really interested me since that point. There have been a lot of new concepts put into the games (3D, different characters, combos, even different concepts such as the DC VS MK thing) But when you get right down to it, Mortal Kombat was always meant to be a side scroller fighter and not much else.

That being said, I was very concerned that this game would be ruined with too many new features but I'll be honest, it stayed very true to the format MK should be following! I think it is a great revamp! There are few good reviews of this game and a ton of crappy ones. Some go really in depth so allow me to skim over this game really quickly.

First, things I did not like
1. Controls seem to be a little shoddy on certain characters. Certain moves are being performed and certain moves are not being performed. I think a little tweaking on the combos and such would have made some characters a lot more fun to play with.

2. No run button, I was really hoping to see this feature but instead you must use certain moves (or the infamous jump-kick) to get close to your enemy quickly.

3. I don't know how big of a problem this has been for others, but it has been taking me forever to get into any online play.

4. Certain things in the krypt are garbage. I bought the collectors edition with the art book, I don't need to see more concept art.

5. During the tag (or what seems to have taken place of the endurance matches) I don't like that a character's team mate can randomly pop in and hit you.

6. Too much delay between certain attacks. I hate unleashing a combo and then you kind of have a pause of about 2 seconds leaving you very opening to counter attack.

7. Kahn fights have some issues in my opinion. A couple of my friends have brought this up as well. There seems to be a problem with hit detection (Kahn throwing objects and they hit somehow when they shouldn't, late hits, etc) also, he seems to be able to cancel attacks to start another one. They are fairly minor problems, I have no trouble beating Kahn on the 2 easiest settings but it starts becoming a problem as you increase your challenge (even on easy its tough to work around). I think the Kahn fights could have been more polished to make them more enjoyable rather than irritating.

Ok things I do like.
1. Characters look great, very gritty, realistic, and fresh. No longer are the girls the same figure with different colors, no more ninjas with the same stance and different colors. Very high attention to detail not only on the fighters but the scenery as well. Extremely visually pleasing game and IMO one of the best graphic jobs on a Mortal Kombat game to date.

2. Story mode, I've asked this question: Is it sad that I actually enjoyed watching the between fight scenes in story mode more than the MK movies?! Very well planned story line, Story Mode is very fun, alternating between characters. Pulled of great.

3. X rays, enhanced moves, different combos, new fatalities that don't take a novel of commands to execute. Perfect. Even the characters have different attributes (some are power hitters some are quick, some have high defense, etc) so all have a weakness in their own way.

4. You won't be just jump-kicking your way through the bosses anymore. Does anyone remember how many games all it took to beat Mataro, Goro, or Kahn was a constant barrage of jump attacks?

5. The different game modes. I haven't tried all of them yet, but you have story and then the classic ladder match. You also have this new tag team feature that is really nice. I'm enjoying it so far and I can't wait to spend more time exploring this game.

Some people say MK is too easy...may I suggest stop playing it on EASY setting then? To me this is one of the more challenging MK games. A great "revamp". I suggest getting it if you are into fighters. When it all boils down to it, these games revolve around the same idea, fighting. Not much else you can do, but if you know how to enjoy it, you can get plenty of wonderful hours out of it. Buy it, check it out, if you don't like it resale it, take it to a Game Stop or Game Exchange. But I seriously doubt a serious gamer will be disappointed with this game. (also the Kollector's Edition is boss, I high recommend it :)

21 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MORTAL KOMBAT: REMASTERED April 19, 2011

By CAKEMAN

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Mortal Kombat is back... When I first heard about this game I kind of paid no mind. Because of how crappy MK became over all the years, so I was just thinking another MK with the same boring stiff style. Then I saw some videos and I LIKED it, then I played the demo and LOVED it, now I have the game and I'M IN LOVE with it. This is the best MK by far, for the longest I said MK3 was the best but this here outdid it all, finally they returned to 3D graphics on a 2D plane. MK now have 2-on-2 matches like Marvel vs. Capcom, Challenge Tower and Fatality Training (so no more excuses for not finishing your opponent). MK has even slim down their roster from that crazy 63 fighters in MK: Armageddon to about 30 fighters now and if you got PS3 like me you get Kratos and I can't think of anyone more suited for MK than the God of War himself and what make it even better they didn't dull down Kratos' style... They even have sequences from the GoW games for him in matches but you can only use him in versus mode. MK went back to their roots, one of my favorite things are: as you're taking and dealing damage the blood don't just squirt out onto the ground the fighters become bloody and disfigured. Now my absolute favorite thing is the super combo gauge as you take and deal damage your combo gauge fills level 1-enhanced special attack, level 2-combo breaker and level 3 the best of all X-RAY attack: the camera goes in and will show an inside view of the fighter who is being attacked while bones and organs are broken and shattered. The fatalities are all back to what they should be not that crap you got from MKvDC they brought the M-Rated worthy they introduced us to 18years ago. Now for my review: GAMEPLAY 5stars: there is four attack buttons, 2D fighting style and finally the fighters are more loose and flexible not stiff like previous MK, that's why I like this so much, GRAPHICS 5stars: this game looks great the stages are so well designed and so are the fighters and by the way this is 3D compatible which really sets the graphics off and after playing this in 3D. I have to get a 3DTV for sure. STORY MODE 4stars: it becomes harder as the chapters progress and you get a chance to play with different fighters but no fatalities. ONLINE 5stars: take your skills online and compete against others and even watch fights as if you`re at the movies (you can even cheer and boo the fight)in King of the Hill, FIGHTERS 5stars: MK dramatically improved their roster by cutting it down. If you ever liked MK get this game, if you thought about MK get this game, if you're looking for an M-Rated fighter get this game. I wouldn't be surprised if this won Best Fighting Game... This is the best MK ever made. MORTAL KOMBAT 5STARS... FLAWLESS VICTORY!!!