Customer Reviews

Mortal Kombat

5 star:		(120)
4 star:		(39)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

In late 1992 I walked into an Arcade at the age of 10 years old. At the time Arcade gaming was enjoying quite a bit of success at family fun parks, and this Birthday trip was about to introduce me to one of the greatest series to every hit the arcades and consoles.

To this day I still want to hit Block, Up, Up to finish characters off when I play as my man Scorpion...however, the urge to play any kind of Mortal Kombat has long since left. After MKII and MK3 things got pretty rocky in the "quality/fun" department of the Mortal Kombat series. I played many of the games, but the last 3 offerings I haven't bothered more than a few minutes playing.

THIS GAME however has changed ALL of that!!

This my friends is THE Mortal Kombat game that fans have been wanting and missing all these years. This is an absolute, all out feature fest of fighting modes and options. The challenge mode alone has over 300 options to play through and the customized modes have literally an endless supply of options to tweak the game as you see fit.

All the classic characters and favorites included in the game are well represented. All of the costumes are here too...from the 90's style uniforms to unlock-able classics and sweet special outfits. No one will regret this purchase. If you want THE BEST fighting game of recent memory (and yes I play them all) along with the most diverse set of options and FUN modes, then this is your ticket.

The extreme and even "offensive" (haha) violence, awesome sound, and immense fun is finally back with a wonderful new fighting engine and all the things that made a 10 year old boy spend hundreds of quarters at the arcade all those years ago. Mortal Kombat has FINALLY returned!!!

Note: Ignore the one star review. If it doesn't get deleted by Amazon in the first place, the guy has no clue what he's talking about...which is obvious. The Xbox 360 version actually has slightly sharper textures, and a Cleaner and Darker look to it..not to mention better lighting/shadow casting. This is from a side by side comparison..and a GPU based difference in the two games. You can visit lensoftruth.com to see the difference if you want. I'm not bashing the PS3 version though, it is basically equal to the 360 version and vice versa. You are buying one beauty of a game on EITHER console.

No Second Fiddle Here

I am writing this review to hopefully put some minds at ease. I wrote the first review on Mortal Kombat for PS3 after I played the game into the wee hours of the morning. I gave it high praise on that system (feel free to read it if you want to hear my actual opinion of the game, It absolutely applies to you 360 owners, too). I even mentioned Kratos being a cool edition to the game and all the things I appreciated about the game. However, I noticed there are some reviews on here blasting the game on the 360 console for some reason. I have no idea why people are loyal to a console to the point where they must disparage another product. I guess being anonymous makes it okay for some to be dishonorable and deceiving about the product, but I digress from what I came here to tell you.

The game on 360 is excellent. I find it to be just as fun, and the online experience (the reason I got a 360 copy) is rich and enjoyable right from the get-go. I actually prefer using the 360 controller for competitive matches, a mere preference of mine.

About Kratos

I know a lot of 360 owners are bummed about not getting an exclusive character. In fact this is the only legitimate area where the PS3 has an advantage in my opinion. I can tell you that while Kratos is cool, he is only available to use in the versus mode and does not affect the main store aspects. He does fit in nicely with the Mortal Kombat universe and has spiffy special moves and fatalities. So maybe check them out on You-Tube for a grin and go back to the rich and fully-satisfying Xbox version. After all, you are not missing much, certainly not enough for me to deduct a star. You do get to use your custom avatar in the online King of the Hill Mode, which is rather cool, too.

If you have any questions about either game on either system, feel free to leave a comment and I'll be happy to answer as soon I can. Till then, enjoy the excellent experience that is Mortal Kombat.

Having just picked this up I've had a couple of hours to test drive it before heading off to work. I'll be sure to update this review over the next few days when I have a more definite opinion but wanted to give the Amazon crowd my initial thoughts.

So far, I'm in love with the game. Playing locally against a friend is a blast and takes me back. Call me sentimental, but this game takes me back to my childhood playing against my brother when mom and dad weren't around (we had to convince them it wasn't to violent). As soon as you finish your first fight you'll have a smile on your face and be looking for another.

The violence and sound really are what sell this game from the get go. It takes the game back to its roots and some of the fatalities are simply amazing. With plenty of unlocks and various single player content, one will have a lot to do in this new version.

The graphics look fine on my HD TV, while they are not the greatest they are far from bad. As a previous reviewer stated, both consoles are about even and graphics are actually pretty impressive (comparing it to other fighting games).

With that said, I still need to explore the single player more for the review to be truly fair. But lets be honest, this game is designed to be played locally with friends and at that it succeeds. This will definitely be a go to game any time your looking to get a few friends together and have a good time.

Alright let's be frank. This game is for all the people who loved the first 3 MK's. After that Mortal Kombat 3, the games stared to go downhill. You want everything back to old school with some new material. Then this mortal kombat is for you. Those who thought the games after Mortal Kombat 4 were better then the first three. Don't bother buying or reviewing this game. Your comments will already be checked at the door. Talk about a 5/5.

I bought this game last night at midnight and have been having a blast. For the hell of it, I decided to read the reviews. When I read the bad ones I couldn't help but chuckle. People giving it a 1 star rating because they feel the graphics are better on PS3. Now I'm no rocket scientist, but I'd have to say that those reviews seem to be aimed more towards the consoles themselves. I haven't played the PS3 version and although it may be even better, I don't own a PS3. So that argument doesn't apply to me. Just be glad they released it for both consoles. For what it's worth though.. I have a newer xbox model. And the graphics look amazing.

Definitely the best Mortal Kombat to date. Takes you back to the original format but completely spliced with the pros of our technological advancements over the years. Oh.. AND THE FATALITIES ARE AMAZING! They paid a lot more attention to detail and threw in a gianormous slab of realism in comparison to the past 3,238 MK releases. That's right folks.. No more 7 skulls and 4 rib cages upon body explosions. lol

But yeah in all seriousness, great game. I however took off one star with regards to the console (Instead of giving it a 1 star rating like some) on the simple principle that Mortal Kombat gave PS3 an excusive charactor (Kratos from "God of War") and apparently left the xbox gamers with nothing. That's actually pretty upsetting. Talk about picking favorites. Other than that though.. Great game... And I have no other problems with the xbox version.

I don't write very often, but after seeing the 1 star ratings, I wanted to write one! I am not a big gamer, I love playing games and I own a Playstation 2, Wii, & Xbox 360 and I have owned nearly all other consoles ever made. I play games for fun and I don't play online and to be honest I am probably not good enough to play online, but I do okay for myself, haha.

Anyway, I am a HUGE Mortal Kombat fan, I have bought every game they have ever came out with and always will. I was super excited about this game. My boyfriend has a PS3 and we are planning on getting married within the next year and I wanted a console to play MK on when it came out, so I bought an Xbox 360 so we wouldn't have two PS3's. Also I bought him MK for his PS3, so I am able to compare both versions of the game.

BOTH versions are incredible! They look amazing and play amazing. I have played over half way through the story mode and have not had one problem, minus getting beat a few times lol. I have played the ladder mode several times and no problem there either, again except getting beat by Goro! I have played the training mode and no problems again. My point being I have played nearly every mode they have and no freezing up or glitches or bad graphics. The Xbox 360 version is perfectly fine and I am sooo glad I have it! The PS3 version is just as good, the graphics are great and the play is awesome.

I don't know why those people wanted to give it a 1 star rating, but I guess we are all entitled to our opinions? But I think the game is wonderful and super glad I have it!

I dont write reviews for my items but, I need to let people know about this game. MK is amazing! I have an XBOX and PS3. I have the 360 version because nobody I know has as PS3. I played the demo on PSN so I perchased the game for 360. The graphics are great and it plays like a dream. The people who give this game a 1 star ether don't have an HDMI cable or don't have an LCD tv. Or are people who are being paid by sony. Get this game its really amazing!

As someone who has been a MK player since the early NES/SNES days, I have played EVERY MK game ever made. This one DEFINITELY takes the cake. No questions asked. The character selection is the first thing that caught my eye. I cannot recall a PLAYABLE character in a previous MK that does not appear in this version. Everybody from Liu Kang to Sektor to Noob Saibot.

Legendary! You guys really did a great job.

First, I'd like to say that anyone who went out of their way to complain about this game's "updating" issues and gave this game a 1 is utterly ridiculous. Welcome to day 1 of any new game- there are bound to be issues.

Second, This game is AT LEAST a 4/5. I wont even go into any details over how many 5/5's and 95%+ reviews I've seen for this game. This game is great- enough said. Its been a long time since we've seen Mortal Kombat and its quite welcome on our generations consoles. It really deserves a 4.5 from me but Amazon only has a 4 or 5 and I can't give it a 5/5.

I gave this game a 4/5 for a few reasons but one of the main ones was that were I to use a code included in my game case, I would effectively be screwing over the next person who gets my game (if I were to ever trade it in). Similar to EA's online pass, you need to pay a fee to play online. They do include a 2-day pass but to me these kinds of tactics are unwarranted and ridiculous. I bought some of my favorite games used so to me it thwarts those cheap gamers that will hold out for used copies of this game only to find out it will cost them virtually the same if it were new. May not seem like a big issue but its not a good road to start heading down.

Also- its been said many times that some of the boss fights are just crazy...I've had to re-do a few fights over and over again but I'm not the kinda gamer who gives up so it didn't make me annoyed, it was simply ridiculous as I was absolutely obliterated during some battles. That being said...The game itself isn't truly that hard. You will win a lot of your fights. I cannot say the same for the other modes though like the challenge tower since its so meticulous and difficult. I haven't beat the single player completely yet but I'm already going to say that it could have probably been a bit longer as the events are beginning to conclude in my game. I will certainly play through again when I do beat it shortly.

Gameplay: (5/5) You know what to expect. I fight. I win or lose. Fatalities. Blood. Gore. Its all there. The X-ray moves you pull off are absolutely stunning and convenient if you aren't winning in a fight and want to turn the tables. Every character has a series of moves to do followed by enhanced moves and special moves as well as fatalities. The tag team is by far the coolest thing I've seen in a fighting game as sometimes you can pull out a fighter, throw in a new one and attack the other player before they have a chance to even notice. The physics aren't exactly real but it all feels right. The characters don't play clunky or slow. The pacing of the fights is well done as well.

Fun: (5/5) There are different modes to try, online mode, tag-team, practice rounds, etc...Plenty to do. I've spent most of my time in the single player and it is by far the best single player of any fighting game- guaranteed. There's an actual story along with most of the notable characters in the series. I won't spoil anything for anyone but there are some 'Human' forms of characters and backgrounds which will surprise you. This is a true game for the fans. They even have the guy that appears on the side of your screen that says "Whoopsies!" when you have a series of combos. This game does not lack fun.

Replayability: (5/5) Inviting people over to compete? Going online? Or going solo? Doesn't matter- you can play matches until the end of time. There are plenty of characters and moves to learn (a ridiculous amount). It will take time to master this game. I wasn't getting the "Oh this is quite repetitive" feeling playing this game at all. You don't rank up but you do gain Money/points to spend on alternative costumes, moves/fatalities, concept art, etc. that is all unlockable with the right amount of points.

Graphics: (4/5) A little polish sometimes wouldn't have killed anyone but the characters still look great. Its awesome seeing these characters in 3d like this with such detail.

Value: (5/5) This is me personally but I know that if I'm tired of a shooter or Gears, Mortal Kombat is the first game I'm putting in. This game is beyond worth it to me. It will only get cheaper as well. I also snatched this up with a pre-order DLC (Reptile's outfit and fatality) and a $10 credit so that has value written all over it.

If you enjoy fighting games, this is for you. If you really aren't into fighting games but love MK- yeah this game is for you too probably. If you just think the characters look cool and you are disappointed that this game hasn't changed its formula too much from the original- don't bother. What you see is what you get. That being said, I really enjoyed this game and it was the first official fighting game I've bought. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? Oh yeah it is. At the end of the day its simple...If you loved everything about MK, you'll be getting a pleasant surprise with this game. It is by no means a let-down. Its not a cut and dry game either...there's actual substance here to sink your teeth into for quite some time. Once again- if you HATE fighting games, just don't buy it because that's what this is. This game doesn't stray too far at all from its original games and formula.

CONS

*Boss Fights can be frustrating

*Graphics are great, but never good enough for some people. I think they are fine.

*Online Pass necessary if original code used in your copy

*Campaign/Single player length isn't too long

*You could jump around forever and button mash your way to victory like most fighting games

PROS

*This is the game MK fans wanted

*Controls do work with new consoles (I love using the d-pad as opposed to the sticks)

*Plenty of modes

*Plenty of characters, unlocks and different background levels

*New X-ray moves, character moves and fatalities

*Developers put a lot of thought into story and characters

*Probability of a sequel and other games

*DLC characters will be released down the road

*Tons of moves to learn for each character

And Finally...Yes...Reptile looks like 'Rango' but I believe everyone has the opportunity to get his original outfit unlocked at some point through the Krypt game mode. This is certainly the BEST MK game to hit store shelves to date. Do the kid-in-you a favor and buy this game.

Like many other gamers I spent alot of time in my younger years begging my mom and grandma for quarters, so I could sneak off into the dark smokey arcade for some Mortal Kombat! This game was one of the few I remember having long lines making that trip to the mall very intense, just hoping to get a chance at a game or two!

Fast forward almost 20 years and you have this gem! Ive been playing the demo on PS3 for about 2 weeks, just enjoying the two levels and 4 characters, since Xbox never got a demo it was my only choice.

Finally today I got the 360 version and so far its amazing! First let me start by saying the graphics are insane and beautiful, the colors just explode on the screen! I saw a few reviews talking about bad graphics, and its a shame, cause on my 60" Sony LED, its just incredible.

So far this morning I played a bit of training, which is a great addition to the game, whether your a veteran MK player or just picking it up the first time. The training includes a tutorial that covers basic moves and skills, Fatality Tutorial which as you'd guess helps you with performing fatalities...everything from the button combo and distance/location is covered here. Finally a practice and tag team practice mode are included, both allow just that practice without getting into the actual challenges and/or tier fights.

Challenge tower is quite impressive everything from the presentation the the actual 300 challenge tower is awesome. It starts off with a pre selected character and fighter for you along with a challenge to complete...it starts off easy, tutorial style really...then well lets just say hopefully you were one of the kids in the arcade who kept his place at the controls. Over all this mode seems like its gonna be a blast, and well quite challenging.

I only messed around with the story mode for a few minutes, but it seems intriguing with lots of fighters this mode could take alot of your time! The opening scene is really great!

So far I'm very impressed, everything from sound, visuals, and gameplay are amazing! If your a fan of the older, original games (MK-MKIII) you're in for a real treat. The 2D plane is one thing I never realized how much I missed until playing this game for the first time (demo). The stages also need to be mentioned, the backgrounds alone distract you enough to make you lose the round, I don't wanna ruin anything but there are a few creatures lurking that really catch the eye!

Overall this game is a a must have for any MK fan, its a great game so far, and includes tons of features and game types to keep you going. If you have a PS3 or an Xbox pic this game up you wont be sorry!