Mortal Kombat X

Mortal Kombat X is a fun, replayable game with tons of content and endless possibilities. The three new variations attached to each character, the single player story and the Living Towers are benchmarks for the next MK or any arcade fighting game to...

Developer: Netherrealm Publisher: Warner Bros Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, PS4 Version Reviewed: PC Mortal Kombat X is not going to set the world on fire. Although I've only been a casual observer of beat 'em ups in recent years, even I can see that...

Mortaaaaal Kombaaaaaaat! Popular franchises come and go. Titans of industry rise and fall into oblivion. Some endure, and others fade to memories. Mortal Kombat's one of those series that have experienced the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, yet...

Against all odds, Mortal Kombat X can take on the best of Capcom and Namco and hold its corner. While the core fighting isn’t quite as fluid, it’s smart, inventive and a lot of fun, while the brilliant story mode, Factions meta-game and additional game modes should keep you coming back for months to come.

Mortal Kombat X is a fantastic successor in every sense. The mechanics may be similar to 2011’s strong release, but with so many new modes and features permeating every part of the experience, it’s a worthy upgrade. Mortal Kombat X is more than the continuation of NetherRealm’s successful vision for the franchise; it’s one of the best fighting games in years.

Fine fighter with an enjoyably daft story, marred by wobbly port to...

Mortal Kombat X is friendly both to casual players who want to experience its rich suite of single-player content and knock around with some friends, but deep enough for competitive players who want to plumb its roster and variations.

Mortal Kombat X's lesser elements exist outside the most important part of the game: the fighting. A great roster with a wide range of diverse fighting styles and variations gives you plenty to play around with, and the new fighting mechanics add the right amount of depth to nudge Mortal Kombat X ever higher on the list of respectable fighting games.