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Mortal Kombat 1

NetherRealm Studios · Sep 19, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch

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It’s In Our Blood! Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

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PC

Critic 8.4 (14 critics) · Gamer 7.5

7.9

PlayStation 5

Critic 8.4 (53 critics) · Gamer 8.7

8.5

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 8.4 (26 critics) · Gamer 7.4

8.0

Nintendo Switch

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.8

Critic reviews

  • VGChartz

    Daniel Parker · Oct 21, 2023

    8.0
    In conclusion, Mortal Kombat 1 is the greatest Mortal Kombat game made to-date. The story mode is well done, outside of a few gripes, and the core fighting gameplay is nice and smooth; I don't feel like it has the usual stiffness that the series is known for. Bugs that have cropped up also appear to be getting fixed (most notably the Player-1 advantage bug).
  • 3rd-strike.com

    Ibuki · Oct 09, 2023

    9.0
    Mortal Kombat 1 is a successful reboot in our books, and we thoroughly enjoyed developing our fighting skills against local or online players, but we were even more surprised by the quality of the story.
  • Gaming Nexus

    Nathan Carter · Oct 02, 2023

    7.0
    Mortal Kombat 1 gets the gameplay part right but I can't shake the feeling that this game was released way too early. While you do get a full story mode and Invasions mode there are so many small problems that really take away from what should be the best game NetherRealm has made yet.
  • Cubed3

    Justin Prinsloo · Sep 27, 2023

    7.0
    Mortal Kombat 1 absolutely shines in its gameplay, thanks to some healthy tweaks to the formula, not least of which is the excellent Kameo system. There are flashy combos aplenty and some fresh takes on series staples, which are sadly let down by currently lacklustre online options and a less compelling single player experience, bar the riveting story mode. Still, there's so much fun to be had for players obsessed with optimising their combos and getting their fists bloody in the ring, but the amount of content falls shy of what we've been spoiled with in other modern fighters on the market — at the time of this writing, at least.
  • ZTGD

    Ken McKown · Sep 26, 2023

    8.0
    Mortal Kombat 1 is a great game that feels like a step back in the extras. They are all here but shoved into one mode that I found more cumbersome than enjoyable. The grind to max character levels needs to be tweaked, but with the promise of support for years to come these are things that can be ironed out. The fighting itself is outstanding and the story mode is the best it has ever been.
  • TheXboxHub

    Richard Dobson · Sep 26, 2023

    7.0
    The story is great fun to watch, and Invasions mode definitely has some legs to it, at least when more content is added. But there is a general sense across the board, from the fighting to the different modes, to the roster and new features, that more could have been done with Mortal Kombat 1.

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Gamer reviews

  • Jezreel Ian Manuel

    Sep 29, 2023 · PS5

    7.5

    Another Canon?

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    To begin with, I’m reviewing this game primarily for its story mode and significant gameplay changes. I’m currently playing it and aiming to achieve a platinum rating. Mortal Kombat 1 features a rather perplexing plot in terms of its story mode. While it claims to be a complete reboot, it also references past Mortal Kombat games. It feels as though the game picks up from the plot of MK11 Ultimate. However, the storytelling in the story mode is somewhat compelling. Even if you’re new to the game, it’s easy to comprehend. Personally, I find the overall plot confusing. Playing this game on a PS5 is an absolute delight. The graphics are incredibly detailed and almost lifelike. Mortal Kombat is renowned for its gory fatalities and brutalities, and experiencing them on a PS5 is truly something else. In terms of mechanics, Mortal Kombat 1 differs from previous titles. Although the movesets and combos remain the same, you can definitely feel that this installment is more fluid with simplified controls. Overall, Mortal Kombat 1 is a good reboot but has a confusing story plot. Graphics are insane, The level of details are phenomenal and the fighting mechanics are much more refined and fluid.

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