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Mortal Kombat 1

Release Date: September 19, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S | Switch | PC

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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!

A NEW UNIVERSE – Discover a new beginning, as crafted by the Keeper of Time and protector of Earthrealm, Fire God Liu Kang.

ORIGINS REIMAGINED – Familiar characters return with all new intertwined histories, interacting in brand new ways.

NEW KAMEO FIGHTERS – Choose from a unique roster of Kameo fighting partners to assist you in battle

IMMERSIVE STORY CAMPAIGN – Fight through a brand new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters like you’ve never seen them before.

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING FRANCHISE RETURNS – The Fight for Earthrealm is upon us. This is Mortal Kombat.

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Review ★ Roundup

100 – VGC

Mortal Kombat 1 is the best Mortal Kombat game to date. It looks stunning, has a brilliant Story mode, its new Invasions mode will keep solo players busy and, above all else, it's an absolute joy to play.

100 – God is a Geek

Mortal Kombat 1 not only reboots its own universe but everything you know and love about fighting games. The way a story is told and how it’s presented.

100 – gamesradar+

Mortal Kombat 1 is a superbly presented fighting game with something to offer players of all experience and familiarity with NetherRealm's sprawling MK universe.

90 – Pure Xbox

Mortal Kombat 1 might not necessarily be the evolution some were hoping for, but it's still an incredibly polished production.

90 – CGM

Mortal Kombat 1 is an excellent entry point for new comers and returning fans. It outshines every previous Mortal Kombat in almost every way, with intuitive controls and interesting modes.

88 – Xbox ERA

Mortal Kombat 1 is one hell of a fighting game, one that I can see myself putting in as many hours as Mortal Kombat 11, if not more, and I’m really excited about its future.

85 – Playstation Universe

Whilst Mortal Kombat 1 has a lack of content, and a frustrating unlockable system, it is the most streamlined iteration to date.

80 – Windows Central

Mortal Kombat successfully resets the timeline with a strong campaign and fun gameplay.

80 – VG247

Mortal Kombat 1 sets the stage for a new era of MK that you can't help but get pumped up for.

80 – IGN

The bone-crunching gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1 is some of the best the series has ever seen, thanks to the game-changing Kameo system.

80 – Destructoid

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

80 – Gamespot

Great mechanics and a wild story make a solid first impression, but a shallow selection of modes keeps MK1 from a flawless victory.

70 – PC Gamer

A solid but oddly soulless entry that fails to commit to being a series reboot.

70 – Push Square

Mortal Kombat 1 is the best and most refreshing entry in the series since Mortal Kombat (2011), but it falls directly into the same traps as those prior entries.

70 – Eurogamer

Mortal Kombat 1 envisions an exciting future with fluid combat, a fantastic story mode, and superb visuals - but receding features, underbaked mechanics, and a dated online experience keep it in the past.

Developed by: NetherRealm Studios
Published by: Warner Bros. Games
Rating: M for Mature 17+
Genre: Fighting
MSRP: $69.99

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