Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
- November 17, 2020
- NetherRealm Studios
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on PS5 is a perfect version of a magnificent fighter. The new characters are a great addition to the already beefed-up roster, and the visuals are top notch.
Get on Xbox Games Store"Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate" is the ultimate fighting game experience, featuring multi-player and single-player modes with ingenious graphics. It includes the full 37-character roster, such as Mileena, Rain, and Rambo, and two critically acclaimed story campaigns. With thousands of skins, weapons, and gear, customize your fighter and execute friendships, fatalities, and fatal blows like never before. The package also includes all previous guest fighters: Terminator, Joker, Spawn, and RoboCop.
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Reviews
- The game features amazing graphics and animations, making it visually stunning.
- Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers a wealth of content, including all DLC characters and expansions, providing a comprehensive experience.
- The gameplay is engaging and fun, with a variety of characters and modes that keep players entertained.
- Many users reported issues with region compatibility, particularly with DLC codes not working in the US.
- The discs were often mislabeled, causing confusion during installation and gameplay.
- The game requires a constant online connection for progression, which can be problematic for players with limited internet access.
- graphics13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Mortal Kombat 11 are widely praised for their stunning quality, detailed animations, and realistic character designs, enhanced by motion capture technology. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth combat, especially on next-gen consoles, where improved load times and graphical enhancements further elevate the experience. Overall, the game is considered a significant visual upgrade compared to its predecessors, despite some critiques regarding the storyline.
“Great graphics and lots of action, keeps my granddaughter glued to the game!”
“Amazing graphics and animations. I love how NRS has motion scanned each character's face over a real person. This makes MK look real again, unlike its previous predecessors from 1997-2015.”
“The visuals are top notch, and the improved load times and graphical enhancements are amazing and necessary.”
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story mode of Mortal Kombat 11 has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging cinematic presentation and interesting time travel elements, while others criticize it for being short (around 3-4 hours) and poorly written, leading to confusion and disappointment over character fates. Despite its flaws, the addition of DLC has been noted as a redeeming factor for some players. Overall, while the story mode offers a Hollywood-like experience, it falls short of the narrative depth found in previous installments.
“The story mode is amazing!”
“Despite its grindy economy system, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers hours of engaging content, including the meaty and enticing story mode.”
“However, I do like the combo system and the story is very interesting with time elements being the focal point in this one.”
“The story mode is short at around 3-4 hours, and the plot involves time travel, which gets very confusing. Characters we've grown up loving are shamefully killed off, and the only part that redeemed this story for me was the added DLC.”
“The storyline is poorly written.”
“Instead, they come out with more fighters and supposedly new story content and charge us a lot for it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Mortal Kombat 11 has received mixed reviews, with some players preferring the faster, more aggressive style of its predecessor, MKX, while others appreciate the improved graphics. However, many feel that MK11's slower pace and lack of a compelling storyline detract from the overall experience, marking it as a step back from previous entries in the series.
“I personally preferred the fast-paced and 'up in your face' type of gameplay that MKX had, compared to MK11's toned down slower fighting pace.”
“Excellent gameplay.”
“Mortal Kombat 11 delivers better graphics, and the gameplay for the most part is unchanged.”
“This hurts MK11 in a huge way! I know not everyone will agree with me, but I personally preferred the fast-paced and 'up in your face' type of gameplay that MKX had, compared to MK11's toned down slower fighting pace.”
“Mortal Kombat 11 is sadly a step back from the previous MKXL, which was a fantastic game. MK11 delivers better graphics, and the gameplay for the most part is unchanged, but sadly lacks a coherent engaging storyline and wokeness occasionally rears its ugly head.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional optimization, showcasing impressive load times and stunning graphical enhancements that cater to the capabilities of new-generation consoles. Additionally, it includes all post-launch content, further enhancing the overall experience.
“This game automatically comes with all post-launch content and is highly optimized, designed for the new generation of consoles. The improved load times and graphical enhancements are amazing and beautiful.”
“It's a highly optimized game that feels like it was made for the new generation of consoles.”
“The game automatically comes with all post-launch content, and while it is highly optimized, it feels designed for the new generation of consoles. Improved load times and graphical enhancements are amazing and beautiful.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many fans highlighting the outstanding soundtrack as one of the best in the Mortal Kombat series, particularly noting the impressive composition for Scorpion's Shirai Ryu Fire Garden stage. Overall, the music enhances the game's intense atmosphere, complementing the gore-filled action and fan-favorite character roster.
“The music in this game is some of the best from the MK series by far. Just listen to Scorpion's Shirai Ryu Fire Garden stage! God bless the legend himself, Dan Fordan, for bringing us another amazing MK soundtrack.”
“Outstanding soundtrack! The music really enhances the overall experience and brings a unique atmosphere to each fight.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh sounds, making every match feel epic and engaging.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for the presence of microtransactions, despite the inclusion of all DLC characters like Rambo, the Terminator, and Robocop on the disc. Players feel that after spending a significant amount on the game, additional costs for loot are unwarranted, and there are also issues with incorrectly labeled game disc covers.
“This version includes all the DLC, so Rambo, the Terminator, and Robocop are all here in the game loaded from the disc, not via codes. While these are great additions, especially for gamers like me who grew up in the 80s, it doesn't take away from the fact that gaming companies want players to pay additional money for loot via microtransactions after already spending between £50-£80 per game.”
“This version includes all the DLC, so Rambo, the Terminator, and Robocop are all here in the game loaded from the disc, not via codes. While these are great additions, especially for gamers like me who grew up in the 80s, it doesn't change the fact that gaming companies want players to pay additional money for loot via microtransactions after already spending between £50-£80 per game.”
“The game is fun, but the constant push for microtransactions is frustrating. It feels like the developers are more interested in making money than providing a complete gaming experience.”
“I appreciate the content, but the monetization strategy is off-putting. It seems like every time I turn around, there's another paywall or a prompt to buy something extra.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate features a grindy economy system, but players find it worthwhile due to the extensive and engaging content, particularly the rich story mode that offers hours of entertainment.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“I find the grind to be a major drawback; it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game is exhausting and detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences some glitches in the krypt, but overall, stability issues are minimal. Players who already own a previous version may find this release unnecessary.
“Some glitches occurred in the Krypt; this version isn't necessary if you already own it.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Review
Filled with an abundance of content across the two Kombat Packs and Aftermath expansion on top of the base game itself, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is the best way to experience what was already arguably the finest that the long running series has to offer.
90%Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate PS5 Review
Mortal Kombat shows it still has a lot of life left in it's bloodied body.
96%Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Review – Maximum Kontent, Maximum Karnage
Despite its grindy economy system, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers hours of engaging content, including the meaty and enticing story mode. While not quite as deep as some of the Japanese fighters out there, the new additions to the combat make it a joy and thrill to play.
85%
