Mortal Kombat

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Mortal Kombat is a single player casual fighting game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Mortal Kombat is an action-packed 3v3 fighting game featuring a huge roster of iconic fighters. It boasts outstanding gameplay, masterful visuals, and a wholesome story, but can be overly grindy, buggy, and occasionally too aggressive with advertisements. Despite this, the game is filled with plenty of humor and provides a thrilling experience for fans of the genre. Overall, it's a must-try for fans of fighting games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,939 reviews

graphics1.1k positive mentions

stability345 negative mentions

graphics
1,669 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
28%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and detail, often compared favorably to console-level visuals. However, many players report issues with lag, bugs, and inconsistencies in performance, particularly after updates, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are a strong point, the gameplay mechanics, which rely heavily on tapping rather than more dynamic controls, have received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a desire for more interactive combat options.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is absolutely flawless.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the game works really well!”
- “The graphics are exceptional.”
- “The graphics are terrible than before, the game lags too much, and the rearrangement is confusing.”
- “The game engine upgrade has actually made the graphics look worse, there is terrible lag and the mini games are now shockingly bad, you cannot even swipe across the screen properly anymore.”
- “The graphics, motion, and sound are terrible.”
gameplay
740 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, primarily involving tapping the screen with limited mechanics. While some appreciate the graphics and character variety, others criticize the game for being overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics and experiencing frequent lag and crashes. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and complexity compared to console versions, leading to a less engaging experience for many players.
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is addictive, and the characters and battles are truly epic.”
- “I love the gameplay and variety of game modes you can play.”
- “The core game mechanic, towers, is a tower of game-breaking bugs that make the game crash during fights and at the reward page.”
- “The gameplay is literally just tapping and every once in a while swiping.”
- “The gameplay is boring, the only thing you can do is just tapping to death.. that's the only thing you can do.. this game deserved a better gameplay, and need more improvement even tho this is a mobile version, but still this game deserved a better gameplay.”
story
552 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
78%
8%
The game's storyline is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of a dedicated story mode akin to console versions. Users frequently mention that the gameplay feels repetitive and lacks a narrative structure, making it less appealing over time. Additionally, there are numerous requests for offline playability and more character-driven storylines to enhance the overall experience.
- “The story mode can tell about every player's life and why he opted for the Mortal Kombat competition.”
- “It's a great game with a lot of great characters like in movies and awesome gameplay, but it needs a storyline mode where we can walk through the characters' experiences.”
- “I love the story mode; it's like a movie that should have been put in theaters.”
- “The game is lacking activities, competition, new story mode, discounts in the market (real money).”
- “Not like the original games and there is no storyline to follow (even in battle mode).”
- “This game is fun but just want a new event like we're I can pick a character I want and play with it or let there be a story mode like Injustice 2.”
stability
350 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to maintain a smooth experience, particularly after recent updates, which seem to have exacerbated these issues. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by significant stability problems that detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Great graphics, fast gameplay, virtually bug-free, easy to play and master.”
- “This game is so awesome! I used to play this all day, even while I'm eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I also play this while I'm walking to school. This game is fun to play, and it doesn't waste my storage space. It's worth downloading this game—no glitches or bugs, no problems!”
- “This game is good, but we are having a problem. It's not glitches or bugs, but a data connection issue. Even with a good Wi-Fi connection, we still encounter this, and we need to download a VPN just to play this game. I also use a VPN, but it doesn't always work. Sometimes it opens, but sometimes it doesn't. Please fix this as soon as possible.”
- “Good game with great graphics, but it's buggy half the time and sometimes it kicks you off the game completely, forcing you to restart.”
- “I've been experiencing a lot of issues with the online faction wars part of the game. When I open it, I can get all the way to the start page, but before I can edit my team or press start, it freezes my entire phone and then closes the app completely.”
- “The game freezes during boss fights in the new classic towers, especially towards the end of the fight, taking one of my attempts and not saving my progress.”
monetization
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
23%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many players reporting issues with ad rewards not being credited, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to earn currency through ads, they express dissatisfaction with the frequency of bugs and glitches that prevent rewards from being received, as well as the high costs of in-app purchases. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to prioritize revenue generation over player experience, resulting in a mixed reception among users.
- “As with every other freemium mobile game, microtransactions are outright predatory, but with clever investment and some patience, building a decent roster of cards can still be fun and gratifying.”
- “The in-game purchases are really reasonable, and most importantly, you can get the gold characters by playing the game thoroughly and participating in the current events.”
- “I emphasize free because it literally has no ads or interruptions... in saying that, I had to support this game by buying various characters... but you definitely don't need to purchase one item to have a great time... keep up the awesome job!!”
- “The game is good until you realize it's extremely difficult and meant to be like that so you give into the microtransactions.”
- “They took everything I played it for and switched it out for a cash grabbing gimmick.”
- “The ads for rewards function is massively faulty though.”
grinding
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring weeks or even years of effort to achieve meaningful progress. While some players enjoy the grind and find it rewarding, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially for free-to-play users who struggle to obtain valuable characters and items without spending money. Overall, the consensus is that while the game can be fun, the grinding mechanics may lead to frustration and boredom over time.
- “It takes weeks of grinding, and even after weeks, you probably still won't be able to touch some of the towers.”
- “The grinding model is messed up; it's way too grindy to be viable unless you have hours upon hours of free time.”
- “The amount of grinding necessary to get you anywhere in this game without paying with actual money is colossal.”
optimization
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and graphics, while others report significant issues such as lag, freezing, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run well on various devices, despite having adequate specifications, indicating a need for further optimization and bug fixes. Overall, while some players enjoy a seamless experience, a substantial number are experiencing performance-related problems that detract from their enjoyment.
- “It's a great game and it runs smoothly.”
- “I'm actually quite surprised about how greatly this game has optimized for phone.”
- “Amazing graphics, the performance is top notch; the detail is as good as the console game. Keep up the good work WB and thank you for making a pro mobile game!”
- “This game has a large bug; my phone has 3GB RAM and a MediaTek octa-core processor, but this game starts in 10 seconds and my phone gets stuck for 15 minutes. I hate this game; the developers need to optimize it correctly!”
- “They updated the game and it's completely messed up now. It's not even properly optimized; it keeps freezing on the loading window after matches or when switching between in-game tabs.”
- “Game is very slow now, takes more space, and overall performance is worse.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over persistent audio bugs, such as music restarting during fights and sound effects disappearing. While some users appreciate the new sound effects and background music, a significant number are calling for a return to the older music tracks, citing that the current music does not fit the game's theme. Overall, the audio experience is marred by technical issues, leading to a less immersive gameplay experience.
- “Graphic is great, sound effects and music are wonderful, themes and voices are great and there is a big amount of amazing characters and lots of ways of upgrading their characteristics.”
- “Music is intoxicating.”
- “Detailing, gameplay, background music is a perfect fit for this type of game... looking forward to your next blast.”
- “Game is good, but every time I play faction wars it takes me out of the game, and also I can't hear the sound effects nor the music of the game. I tried deleting the game and downloading it back on my phone, but it doesn't work. Please fix this.”
- “The only significant issue I can see now is the music keeps stopping and starting from the beginning in the middle of a fight after a basic combo hit lands on your opponent!”
- “The new music sucks and is in no way in the theme of Mortal Kombat.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of emotional highs and lows regarding the game, highlighting moments of frustration and heartbreak, particularly related to account losses and the limitations of gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and character variety, many feel let down by the lack of depth and skill required, leading to a sense of disappointment in the overall experience.
- “Very sad and heartbreaking.”
- “Good game, but the new update in the store where you have to wait 12 hours until new characters replace the old ones (most of the time not even gold) is pretty lame, and the loss of accounts and money was pretty heartbreaking for me.”
- “I had the game previously on my iPhone, and I think I accidentally deleted my account. It was so heartbreaking for me during the process of switching from iPhone to the latest Android that I have now, but all the great things I remember about the game on my other phone are even better now.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of genuine amusement and frustration, with players finding irony in bugs and issues that persist despite updates. While some aspects, like combo mechanics and certain features, are considered funny, many users express that the ongoing problems and lack of fixes have turned their experiences into a source of exasperation rather than laughter. Overall, the humor is often overshadowed by the game's technical shortcomings and the absurdity of certain situations.
- “Addictive and funny.”
- “The odds of this game are hilarious.”
- “And the fact that nothing will be done about it is hilarious!!”
- “It's exhausting, frustrating, and not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than comedic.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
The game excels in character design, with many users praising its impressive graphics and variety of characters. However, some critiques mention the need for graphic improvements and performance issues, such as frame drops. Overall, the character development is considered strong, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The character designs are amazing!”
- “Everything from the graphics, control, character development, and catalogue of characters, and online gameplay is on point.”
- “Good character development.”
- “Bad character design; needs graphic improvements.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers fun and engaging content with high replay value due to new game modes and a large roster, many players find the late-game experience repetitive and tedious. Suggestions for improvement include making missions more interactive and reducing the need for excessive character creation, which some feel detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Fun and time consuming with high replayability!”
- “+ points: amazing graphics, massive roster, new game modes have extended longevity/replayability a lot.”
- “This kills any late-game replayability as it just becomes incredibly repetitive and tedious.”
- “Why must we make so many characters? I know it adds replayability and creativity, but this hurts the game more than it helps.”
- “The game overall is amazing, but it needs some slight adjustments to make it more playable.”