The dialup combo system is fun and easy to use, while Fatalities and Brutalities are as ridiculous and intense as anyone could hope for. Hits are as heavy and hard-hitting as ever, making every standard battle a blast. I was hoping this would be the case with Mortal Kombat 1, but it feels as though the newest title is a bit less bountiful than previous entries,Īt the core of it all, Mortal Kombat 1 ’s combat is excellent. I find the weighty hits of NetherRealm fighters to be quite satisfying, while the abundance of single-player content keeps me uncharacteristically returning to each game even after the initial launch period.
Mortal Kombat is a series that always brings me right back to it. Platforms: PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC The core gameplay is excellent, but the content around it leaves something to be desired. Mortal Kombat 1 gets so close to being great but ends up falling short due to some regressive decisions in terms of modes and customization.
