Mortal Kombat

Platforms

• PlayStation 3

  Apr 19, 2011

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  8.7

  playscore

  8.6

  24 Critics

  9.0

  14.6K Players
• Xbox 360

  Apr 19, 2011

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  8.4

  playscore

  8.6

  20 Critics

  8.5

  245K Players
• PS Vita

  May 1, 2012

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  8.6

  playscore

  8.5

  23 Critics

  9.0

  6.17K Players

47 critic reviews · 20 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  8.0

  Topping all this off are the aforementioned X-ray moves, which are devastating new attacks unique to this version of MK. Land one of these suckers and you can deal up to 50% damage, which, while cool for comebacks, is perhaps too much. We want to always have a chance at victory, but uh, some of these moves can turn the tide in a very un-fun way.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360, Vita

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  Push Square

  9.0

  The blazing fast gameplay speed from the single player carries over into the online realm, and we never saw an ounce of lag. ...Mortal Kombat on Vita packs the ultra-violent action of the series into your battle-hardened hands, and shows just how hard a punch Vita truly packs. With its $40 asking price for the entire home console game, DLC and large amount of exclusive additional content, Mortal Kombat is an essential Vita title that no fan of the genre should miss.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  COGconnected

  8.9

  Control of the on screen action even feels better with the inclusion of the touchscreen support. Despite a few graphic issues, I consider this game a must own title for any PS Vita owner, let alone any fighting game fans, as there is so much content packed into this $40.00 game. Go now and find it at your local gaming store, as you won’t be disappointed.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  Game Revolution

  8.0

  Mortal Kombat Vita is mainly everything you would expect, replete with the full character roster and all of the standard versus, tag team, and multiplayer modes. The particular Vita-specific touches are rather one-note but they're fairly innocuous. In fact, with all the additions, it's the definitive version of Mortal Kombat. That's not bad for a handheld port.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  IGN

  8.5

  If you weren't a fan of the franchise's reboot last year, then Mortal Kombat on Vita isn't likely to convert you. The new bonus challenge tower represents the main addition from last year, so if you weren't sold on the challenges the first time around, then you'd be hard pressed to desire even more of them. That said, if this is your first time experiencing Netherrealm's MK reboot or simply didn't get your fill last year, then you'll find a ton of great content here.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  Destructoid

  9.0

  NetherRealm Studios has outdone themselves, and in doing so they have set the standard for porting a game to the Vita. This a perfect example of keeping the best graphical fidelity possible and including an already astronomical amount of content, while adding an even more extensive set of missions for players to explore that masterfully uses various features the PS Vita has to offer. If you own a Vita and are a fan of fighting games, there is simply no reason not to pick up Mortal Kombat.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  Game Informer

  9.0

  Even if you never touch the bonus tower, Mortal Kombat’s core gameplay and modes are recreated perfectly on the handheld. A little bit of detail has been lost when it comes to character models, and online play is limited to two-player, but it remains a fantastic port. Returning fans will love the new content and touchscreen Fatalities, and first-timers will be greeted with an almost overwhelming amount of great content. This is the most complete version of Mortal Kombat available.

  Reviewed on Vita
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  Cheatcc

  9.0

  Picking up Mortal Kombat for the Vita should be a no-brainer for any fan who's purchased the portable, even if they already have a console copy. The added character roster, new costumes, and extra Challenge Tower should be enough to sway those on the fence. But remember that it's Kombat on the go, so you can show off those fatalities anywhere, and all this content is a mere forty dollars—twenty bucks less than the barebones console copy at its launch—making an already stellar game an unbelievable bargain.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  The Escapist

  8.0

  This new Mortal Kombat is lively and creative, but its graphics are uneven. The fighting animations are fluid and the backgrounds are flat-out gorgeous (though often disturbing), but the character models themselves are terrible. They go beyond just being ugly, with joints that don't quite line up, mouths that are wholly unnatural, and plastic skin. It's pretty distracting during cut scenes, but you won't notice once the fighting starts.

  Reviewed on X360

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  PlayStation Universe

  9.0

  The single-player has tremendous depth, but all of it can likely be beaten in 15-20 hours, depending on your skill. Online is really where the game may shine six months down the road. The story is cheesy, as you’d expect, while the voice acting and character models during cut scenes are not super polished. As an overall experience however, Mortal Kombat is simply fun. It’s actually more than fun; it’s a ton of fun. As I said earlier in the review, games are meant to be enjoyed, and I truly feel sorry for anyone that doesn’t know how to enjoy a game like Mortal Kombat.

  Reviewed on PS3

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