Mortal Kombat XL
- March 1, 2016
- NetherRealm Studios
While the downloadable content is about seven months overdue, and the patches to fix online performance even longer, Mortal Kombat X for PC is better than its even been with the release of Mortal Kombat XL.
Get on Xbox Games StoreMortal Kombat XL is an upgraded version of Mortal Kombat X, offering an enhanced fighting game experience. It includes all downloadable content characters from Kombat Packs 1 and 2, along with additional alternate demcostumes. The game boasts improved gameplay, netcode, and a rollback system, providing outstanding visuals and a smooth multiplayer and single-player experience.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a strong cast of characters, making it visually impressive and enjoyable to play.
- Players appreciate the variety of gameplay options, including different difficulty levels and engaging storylines that keep them entertained for hours.
- Many users report fast shipping and excellent customer service, with the game arriving in perfect condition and functioning well on their systems.
- Some users experienced issues with region locking, receiving imported versions that did not allow online play with friends.
- There are complaints about the lack of characters and fatalities compared to previous Mortal Kombat games, leaving some players wanting more content.
- A few customers reported receiving games with packaging in a different language, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction with their purchase.
- graphics18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising them as "amazing," "superb," and "great." Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals and creative character designs, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gaming experience, particularly in the fighting genre. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
“Amazing graphics.”
“Great visuals, full roster of characters including all DLC characters.”
“Graphics are superb!”
“The last game was much better with superior graphics.”
“The graphics were better and the creative moves were more impressive.”
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and entertaining, providing hours of enjoyment, with a well-crafted narrative that enhances both the story mode and multiplayer experience. However, some users noted that the story mode is relatively short and mentioned issues with faction war balance.
“The storyline is really fun and keeps you entertained for hours on end!”
“The storyline is on point.”
“Story mode and multiplayer are awesome.”
“The short story mode feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The faction war is unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall narrative.”
“I found the story to be predictable and lacking in originality, which made it difficult to stay engaged.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its extensive content and quality mechanics, complemented by a solid netcode that ensures smooth online play. Players also appreciate the diverse and well-designed characters, along with appealing visuals that enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is packed with tons of content, featuring great characters and quality mechanics.”
“The netcode is impressive, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences.”
“The visuals are nice, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 200 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for its annoying microtransactions, which can negatively impact the experience for online players. Additionally, some feel that the timing for an XL edition is premature, suggesting a lack of value in the current offerings.
“Microtransactions are annoying and online players will punish you for not spending money.”
“It's a little early for an XL edition, especially with the current monetization strategy.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Mortal Kombat X for PC has seen significant improvements in optimization with the release of Mortal Kombat XL, despite the downloadable content being delayed by seven months and patches for online performance taking even longer to arrive. Overall, players report a better experience than before.
“While the downloadable content is about seven months overdue, and the patches to fix online performance even longer, Mortal Kombat X for PC is better than it's ever been with the release of Mortal Kombat XL.”
“The optimization is a mess; the game frequently crashes and has severe frame rate drops.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
Critic Reviews
Mortal Kombat XL PS4 Review
As far as feature-complete packages go, Mortal Kombat XL is among the best examples of a plentiful bounty of playing options. It's not the greatest, nor the deepest, fighting game around, but it is gleefully gory fun for long stretches.
80%Mortal Kombat XL Review
Mortal Kombat X remains a slightly inferior fighter compared to other titles, but mostly when it comes to depth, because, while very "old-school" and bare-bones, it's a very enjoyable experience, nevertheless. As for the XL upgrade it got, while not a game-changer, it fixes the many problems of the original, adds all downloadable content, and makes it a worthy purchase, even for those who were sitting on the fence about it.
70%Mortal Kombat XL Review PC
While the downloadable content is about seven months overdue, and the patches to fix online performance even longer, Mortal Kombat X for PC is better than its even been with the release of Mortal Kombat XL.
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