Mortal Kombat 11 – Xbox One

Mortal Kombat 11 has matched- if not surpassed- Injustice 2. Though MK9 and MKX were fun fighting games for their time, they pale in comparison to this entry in this long running classic. From the visuals to the gameplay, MK11 sets a new standard for Nether Realm Studios. First off, the combat in this game is the best in the franchise. Not only can you pick your favorite moves for each character, but the button combos are akin to a Street Fighter or King of Fighters title. All the characters have customizable move sets so anyone can play any character how they like. I personally main Scorpion with his fire breath and his spinning chain attack. The characters’ outfits are also customizable, which leads me to the next section. The story and Krypt modes are drastically improved over the past two games. MK11 features a well written main story with no QTE garbage like MKX. Not to mention that playing the story gives you cosmetics like masks, weapon designs, and skins. The story also gives you access to Frost after completing the 4th chapter. The Krypt on the other hand, allows you to explore Shang Sung’s island in a 3rd person RPG format. You can unlock cosmetics, cosmetics, abilities, finishers, etc. But now you can also find and craft buffs to use in the various tower modes like the random buffs in Injustice 2. There are also character towers that allow you to unlock items specific to one character at a time. Finally I want to talk about the visuals. Gone are the muddy faded visuals of MKX, and in their place are vibrant stages brimming with creativity and color. The character models look better than even Injustice 2’s, and feel even more crisp. Nether Realm brings back both classic costumes and characters that haven’t been seen in some time. Some returning favorites are Baraka, Skarlet, Noob, and Jade. Even characters present in the last game like Johnny and Jax feel more alive than ever- especially their classic selves from the past. If you are a fighting game fan who loves this franchise, do not hesitate as this is a new industry standard.

Micro transactions are a symptom of a greater issue in the gaming industry, rather than a symptom of a mere fault that MK 11 suffer from. This game is excellent, however, despite the multiple ways by which this game is monetized. The game is more like the Mortal Kombat reboot, rather than Mortal Kombat X. I had many issues with the in-game economy in X, mainly because it was designed in such a way as to physically prevent me from enjoying the krypt and other end game content without feeling like I had to grind in order to enjoy the game. MK 11 however, gives you the means to unlock everything in the krypt, although it IS worth mentioning that the greatest problem lies in the sole fact that the chest contents within the Krypt are entirely randomized. The chests seem to send a ping to the server which returns random loot that changes every time, and this is a problem because you can’t simply ‘look up’ where the more fruitful rewards are located. Instead you just have to get lucky, and that kind of sucks. The main modes consist of towers(challenge/classic) and Story mode. Although I haven’t completed the story, I read that it hovers around 6 hours and from what I’ve seen so far, it seems to maintain a high level of quality throughout. In terms of graphics….well, the game actually looks fantastic. I felt somewhat cheated with MK X because it didn’t seem to carry that level of shine that the reboot had, but this one turns that problem on its head and delivers gorgeous visuals in both the character modeling as well as level design. The combat is also top notch, with ‘X-ray’ style moves that zoom in on body parts when certain actions are undertaken, and the flashiness of ‘finishing moves ‘(non fatalities) are a sight to be held as well. Fatalities also look great, with a high level of film grain and gory goodness to gawk at each and every time you see it. Overall, I’d say that if you’ve been a fan of the series since the Mortal Kombat reboot, this one will surely keep you entertained for a while. The krypt is fun to explore(it’s in third person now), the story is a fair length and enjoyable, and the towers are always a blast to run through. Sometimes the challenges and enemy modifiers can be annoying, but luckily there are consumables to use to give you a fighting chance. The developers plan on continuing to rotate out in-game store content, challenge towers and tournaments so there will be a continuous flow of content to enjoy in the coming months, including 6 new characters(sadly you’d save in the long run by spending $40 on the Kombat pass). Hopefully my overview gives you a good idea what to expect here. This is definitely a fighting game worth picking up. It’s honestly one of the best fighting games I have played in quite some time.

Seriously why? Just buy it. Its fun, it works, and it mk11. Stop reading it go kill someone…… in game.

I honestly brought Mortal Kombat 11 because Havik was teased as being in it. With the DLC drop today he was not in it. Wasted money on Mortal Kombat 11, graphics are ok but the whole game itself leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The roster was weak and fillef with kharacters that should have been non playable kharacters. Its a grind to pay kind of game, dont waste yout money on this.

Best Mortal Kombat since MK3, possibly the best ever!!!