Summary
- Mortal Kombat 1 receives an impressive 88 overall review score, making it one of the highest-rated games of 2023.
- Concerns about the controversial Kameo Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 were largely unfounded as the game has earned widespread acclaim from critics.
- While there are some criticisms about microtransactions and the story mode, most critics agree that Mortal Kombat 1 has exceeded expectations.
Mortal Kombat 1 reviews have earned the game an impressive 88 overall review score, making it one of 2023's highest-rated games in a year full of critically-acclaimed releases. Mortal Kombat 1 has been hotly anticipated ever since it was first announced, though some fans have been skeptical about certain elements of the game.
For instance, Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo Fighters have been somewhat controversial since they were first announced, with some fans asking NetherRealm to add an option to disable them in the game. Now that Mortal Kombat 1 reviews are out and hardcore fans have early access, it seems that the worry about Kameo Fighters was largely unfounded. Mortal Kombat 1 has earned widespread acclaim from critics and while it didn't get quite the same high reviews as competitor Street Fighter 6, it's still one of the year's highest-rated games.
Mortal Kombat 1's 88 overall rating is established by 18 reviews so far, so it's quite likely that the overall review score will change at least somewhat. But when one considers how positive the reaction to the game has been so far, it's hard to see it dipping too much lower. Mortal Kombat 1 reviews have praised the game for its exciting, fast-paced combat, impressive graphics, and fun game modes, though there has been some criticism aimed at its Dragon Krystal microtransactions and the story mode.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reviews
While there are some that aren't quite as high on the game as others, it seems most critics agree that Mortal Kombat 1 has lived up to or even exceeded expectations. For perspective, the game has scored higher than both Mortal Kombat X, which had an 84 overall rating, and Mortal Kombat 11, which earned an 83 overall rating. Future content should just serve to make Mortal Kombat 1 even better, as NetherRealm will be expanding Mortal Kombat 1's roster with returning MK characters and guest stars like Homelander, Omni-Man, and Peacemaker.
Those who are excited about Mortal Kombat 1's positive reviews and want to try the game for themselves don't have to wait until the official September 19 release date to give it a go. Mortal Kombat 1 early access is available to those willing to buy the $109.99 Premium Edition. The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition also comes with the Kombat Pack, which will get players those previously mentioned DLC characters. $109.99 is a steep price for a video game, but it seems Mortal Kombat 1 is a safe bet.
Mortal Kombat 1 launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X.
Source: OpenCritic