Mortal Kombat X

Overview

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.

-- As reviewed by GameSpot

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

0

8.4

User Score

Based on 29,721 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on March 12, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Stunning graphics
The best fighting mechanics of any game in the series
Interesting character designs pop thanks to great-looking visuals

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some new characters fail to stand out
Fighting can feel oddly staccato

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on April 24, 2015

New, younger Kombatants. Built-in options to play a particular character in completely different ways from someone else using the very same martial artist. More gore, but also more emotional plot points. The option to pay for easier Fatalities. Mortal...

By PC Mag on February 23, 2016 80

Although the console versions have slight advantages over this PC port, Mortal Kombat X's story, core gameplay and mechanics don't falter in comparison. If you're a PC-only gamer, this is the way to...

By illgaming.in on May 03, 2015 85

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...

By Bit-tech.net on April 23, 2015 70

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...

By Hooked Gamers on April 22, 2015 90

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...

By TrustedReviews on April 21, 2015 90

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.

By GameInformer on April 21, 2015 93

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.

By PC Gamer on April 21, 2015 69

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

By Polygon on April 20, 2015 90

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.

By GameSpot on April 20, 2015 80

By HardcoreGamer on April 20, 2015 90

2011’s Mortal Kombat reinvigorated the franchise by taking it back to its roots, retelling the story with a slight variation. Mortal Kombat X goes a step further and wades into uncharted territory with great results. Not only is this the highest quality story NetherRealm has ever put together, it’s perhaps the best fighting game story ever.

By in.ign.com on April 17, 2015 84

Story only matters so much in a fighting game. Combat is king, and there's a ton of depth to mine from Mortal Kombat X. A much-needed transfusion of new blood, along with the ability to choose between three variations of every character means we'll be...

By Cheat Code Central on April 14, 2015 80

Mortal Kombat X is the latest installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise, and arguably only the second to ever try to be taken seriously as a fighting game. It is a direct sequel and evolution of 2011's Mortal Kombat (called Mortal Kombat 9 in fighting...

By Games Radar on April 13, 2015 70

Mortal Kombat X has tons of polish, unique mechanics, and the genre's best story mode, but it doesn't do enough to keep players invested if they weren't already planning on...

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