Mortal Kombat: Onslaught

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"Mortal Kombat: Onslaught" is a single-player RPG with an ingenious story and good game mechanics, where you summon legendary fighters and lead your team in massive battles. The game boasts sensational visuals, but is hindered by excessive grinding, missing optimization, annoying ads, and numerous bugs. Despite these flaws, it offers an immersive experience for Mortal Kombat fans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,020 reviews

graphics193 positive mentions

optimization13 negative mentions

The graphics and cutscenes are visually impressive, showcasing high-quality animations.
The game offers an engaging storyline that appeals to Mortal Kombat fans.
The auto-battle feature allows for a more casual gameplay experience, making it accessible for players.

The game lacks player control during battles, leading to a repetitive and passive experience.
There are significant performance issues, including long loading times and frequent crashes.
The monetization system is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.

graphics
346 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
37%
7%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising their high quality and cinematic appeal, often comparing them favorably to console standards. However, a significant number of users expressed frustration over the lack of customizable graphic settings, which leads to performance issues on lower-end devices and contributes to overheating. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered impressive, the absence of optimization options detracts from the gaming experience for many players.
- “Onslaught is a great take on an idle RPG with an immersive story and amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline is awesome, the gameplay is great.”
- “Great graphics, great story.”
- “First worst optimized mk on mobile, the game lagging, just test with Samsung A03 and lagging, not available option to reduce graphic or effect.”
- “The game is terrible sometimes it so buggy and laggy we don't talk about how worse the graphic is and also i hate it when there is a problem authenticating account if this problem is fixed thank you.”
- “I love the mortal combat series but this game just isn't mk material the graphics scream no care into this game and gives me a rip off of a good game franchise imma give it a chance since it just came out but right now not worth the money nor time.”
story
289 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
46%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and impressive graphics, particularly in cutscenes. However, some users find the story repetitive and lacking depth, with complaints about the absence of voice acting and the reliance on text. Overall, while the storyline is seen as a strong point, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a perceived pay-to-win model.
- “There are fresh storylines regularly enough that the game stays interesting, as well as character story events that fill in the side stories we all wonder about and allow us to tap into greater potential with cool rewards.”
- “The game has amazing graphics, animations, sound, and story (best of this genre).”
- “The storyline is amazing and as an MK fan, we thank you for this game.”
- “The gameplay is alright, but the story is pretty lame.”
- “Boring, dull and at best a poor copy-cat RPG with mediocre script, bad graphics and a draggy storyline!”
- “Absolutely garbage, the story is uninteresting and there's no gameplay besides clicking buttons every so often.”
gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
47%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often describing it as an idle or auto-battle system where player interaction is minimal. While some appreciate the graphics and story, they feel the mechanics are generic and unengaging, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration, particularly with the reliance on gacha mechanics and pay-to-win elements. Overall, while there are elements of fun and potential, many players express disappointment in the gameplay experience.
- “It's an RPG auto-fight game, but there's a rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds an interesting twist.”
- “The gameplay is a nice mix of auto-battle with active abilities, which feels more honest than turn-based phone RPGs.”
- “I love the gameplay and it's like a new timeline for MKX, so I'm so into it!”
- “The gameplay unfortunately is boring, since all of it is just to wait for specials to use.”
- “There is no gameplay to be found, you just watch characters fight each other.”
- “The gameplay experience is a huge turn off; I was expecting an arcade-type fighting game with buttons, but this is not what I expected at all.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
50%
34%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with many users reporting lag, poor frame rates, and a lack of options to adjust graphics settings for better performance. Players have expressed frustration over slow response times, excessive loading, and high battery drain, indicating that the game is not well-suited for mobile devices. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires urgent optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “Great game in my opinion 🤘🏻🫡 I've always loved this franchise of games 🎮 good job peeps 👏 smooth vivid graphics, and smooth performance.”
- “So far so good, amazing cutscenes, awesome gameplay... only problem is it should be optimized more... overall amazing game.”
- “Love this game, but please improve the performance FPS thing.”
- “This game is very unoptimized for mobile.”
- “Absolutely not optimized to today's standards.”
- “Poor performance, phone turns into a furnace, basically a loading simulator.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
17%
71%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many players expressing frustration over expensive in-game purchases and a pay-to-win model. While some appreciate the absence of ads, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to the game's heavy reliance on microtransactions and a grind system that feels predatory. Players feel that the monetization undermines the potential of the game, making it less enjoyable and accessible for those who prefer free-to-play experiences.
- “I'm just glad there are no ads in this game.”
- “No ads yet either, fingers crossed it stays this way!”
- “There is no ads and that's the biggest reason I love this game 💕”
- “But it feels like a super lazy cash grab for a subpar game by comparison to other mobile games in the genre.”
- “The game feels like a big cash grab and the summons just feel almost like a scam.”
- “Money hungry, you have to spend real money just to progress in the game. I hate good games that are pay-to-win; make it a little more free-to-play friendly.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes reported, often requiring players to restart the game. Despite some players finding the game enjoyable, many express frustration over unresponsive interfaces, long loading times, and unresolved technical issues, leading to a generally negative perception of its stability. Overall, the game is described as buggy and laggy, detracting from the overall experience.
- “So far engaging; not buggy, a fun new take on the MK franchise.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the online multiplayer is; I haven't encountered any lag.”
- “This game is very buggy; the game still freezes and nothing has been done to change it.”
- “The loading times for fights are ridiculously long, and the game either glitches out or quits you to your phone's home screen all the time.”
- “Ridiculously laggy, freezes way too much, resets my phone many times, unresponsive interface, basically a waste of time.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and unenjoyable, with players expressing frustration over the difficulty of achieving 3-star ratings due to character requirements and low resource rewards. While some acknowledge the game as a quality free-to-play title, the excessive grinding and lack of engaging gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading many to feel unmotivated to continue playing. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's potential.
- “As it stands, I wouldn't recommend it, and I will probably stop playing since there's no character I feel attached to, and progressing is boring and tedious.”
- “Grinding for crystals/skulls is an utter chore.”
- “I know gacha games are supposed to be grindy, but this is on another level.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and lacking emotional depth, contributing to a dead atmosphere. Many users express a desire for more background music during battles and throughout the game, as well as improved voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant missed opportunity that detracts from the overall experience.
- “I would love the voice acting to be throughout the whole game, like the scenes in the story, and a music option would be cool.”
- “Just downloaded, it is looking good and will update later for better review; should add some more music in the game.”
- “The devs should add background music for each level.”
- “The music is generic.”
- “Same old song and dance, with surprisingly lackluster combat.”
- “There should be some kind of background music during battle though.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the lack of voice acting and fully animated cutscenes amusing, others feel it detracts from the experience. The comedic elements, such as funny ability texts and graphics, provide some entertainment, but overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “I had high expectations for this, but I could not stop laughing as I was playing this.”
- “Watching Scorpion throw his spear and then just jab with no combo is hilarious.”
- “Points for funny ability texts and graphics.”
- “Otherwise, it's a torturous MK prank! It's not funny!”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just missed the mark.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable, noting its balanced AI and enjoyable gameplay that surpasses other similar apps. Many express satisfaction with their pre-order, highlighting the game's potential for infinite replayability.
- “Very good! When I pre-ordered, I knew it would be good, but it's better than I thought it would be; it's infinitely replayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story boring and the overall experience hindered by a buggy performance, slow pace, and a dreadful user interface.
- “The emotional depth of the story is overshadowed by a buggy and slow user interface.”
- “The narrative fails to engage, leaving the emotional aspects feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- “Despite its attempts at emotional storytelling, the game ultimately feels dull and uninspired.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players appreciate the fun gameplay and good character designs, there is a desire for more customization options in settings, particularly regarding graphics quality. This suggests that while character development is engaging, players seek further enhancements to personalize their experience.