The reviews of Mortal Kombat 1 make it one of the highest-rated games of the year

The reviews of Mortal Kombat 1 have earned the game an impressive overall rating of 88, making it one of the highest-rated games of the year 2023, celebrated by critics. Mortal Kombat 1 has been highly anticipated since its initial announcement, although some fans were skeptical about certain elements of the game.

For example, the cameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 have been somewhat controversial since their initial announcement, with some fans even requesting NetherRealm to add an option to disable the cameo fighters in the game. Now that the reviews for Mortal Kombat 1 have been released, and hardcore fans have had early access to it, the concern regarding the cameo fighters seems to have mostly proven unwarranted. Mortal Kombat 1 has garnered general acclaim from critics, and while it may not have received the same high ratings as its competitor Street Fighter 6, it still ranks among the best-rated games of the year.

Mortal Kombat 1 has received an overall rating of 88 based on 18 reviews so far, indicating that the overall rating may still undergo some changes. However, considering the positive reactions to the game thus far, it is difficult to imagine that it will significantly decrease. The reviews of Mortal Kombat 1 have praised the game for its exciting, fast-paced combat, impressive graphics, and enjoyable game modes, although there has also been criticism regarding the Dragon Krystal microtransactions and the story mode.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reviews

While there are some who are not as enthusiastic about the game as others, most critics seem to agree that Mortal Kombat 1 meets or even exceeds expectations. For context, the game has received a higher rating than both Mortal Kombat X with an overall rating of 84 and Mortal Kombat 11 with an overall rating of 83. Future content should make Mortal Kombat 1 even better, as NetherRealm will expand the roster of Mortal Kombat 1 with returning MK characters and guest stars such as Homelander, Omni-Man, and Peacemaker.

Those who are excited about the positive reviews of Mortal Kombat 1 and want to try the game themselves don't have to wait until the official release date on September 19th. Mortal Kombat 1 Early Access is available for those who are willing to purchase the Premium Edition for $109.99. The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition also includes the Kombat Pack, which allows players to access the DLC characters mentioned earlier. $109.99 is a high price for a video game, but it appears that Mortal Kombat 1 is a safe choice.

Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19th for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X.

Source: OpenCritic