Mortal Kombat

A triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic.

VideoGamer.com Score:

8

Our Verdict: Mortal Kombat feels like the return of an old friend - a thoroughly unhinged friend, but one we're delighted to have back.

Latest Articles for Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat movie reboot to cost $40-50 million news news

Mortal Kombat movie reboot to cost $40-50 million

Story will see a supermarket worker discover he has otherworldly powers.

5 Publish date Posted Nov 7
Mortal Kombat studio NetherRealm wants to make different types of games news news

Mortal Kombat studio NetherRealm wants to make different types of games

Mortal Kombat dev studio NetherRealm is keen to diversify and work on titles other than the ultra-violent fighter.

2 Publish date Posted Jan 31 2012
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition out March 2 news news

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition out March 2

The Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition will be released in Europe on March 2, 2012, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced.

3 Publish date Posted Jan 9 2012
EVO 2012 line-up revealed news news

EVO 2012 line-up revealed

The organisers of EVO 2012 have revealed the six titles that will be played at this year's tournament.

Publish date Posted Jan 5 2012
Ed Boon teases 'unexpected surprise' from Netherrealm news news

Ed Boon teases 'unexpected surprise' from Netherrealm

Ed Boon has dropped a massive hint via his Twitter account that NetherRealm Studios is about to make a big an announcement of some kind.

Publish date Posted Nov 18 2011
NetherRealm has thought about MK crossovers news news

NetherRealm has thought about MK crossovers

Mortal Kombat could end up in a crossover game with other fighting franchises, but such a move would be difficult, series creator Ed Boon has said.

1 Publish date Posted Oct 25 2011

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Game Stats

Technical Specs
Release Date: 21/04/2011
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Genre: Beat 'em Up
No. Players: 1-4
Rating: PEGI 18+
Site Rank: 702 41
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