'Go home and be a family man.' - Col. William F. Guile.
Its that time again. When inter dimensional portal start opening up and an air of mystery is in the..er..air.
Old forgotten gods maintain the 'Play Fair' code in the tournament that decides the fate of worlds.
The greatest exponents are chosen to partake in a fight of their lives. No duke of Queensbury rules and hitting below the belt is A OK.
The new installment of the beloved Mortal Kombat series is now set in the not too distant future...if you're under 50. All hell has broken loose as the denizens of the outer realm wreck havoc. Time to take the fight to them.
Many old fan favorites have been substituted with new characters. Thankfully they are superbly implemented and fun to play.
Story mode is a real blast to play with smoother transitions between cut scenes and the obligatory fights.
Animation is visibly improved as well.
It seems Netherealms has learn from Mortal Kombat 9 and Injustice. Everything feels so much better in Mortal Kombat X.
There are plenty of game modes that provide a wide variety of challenges. There are lots of unlockables to be had in the Krypt as well.
Ultimately Mortal Kombat is a fighting game. Responsiveness and executing specials and combos with ease is a primary concern which Mortal Kombat X has dealt with very well. Players with different skill levels can truly compete on the same ground. An example would be the inclusion of simplified Fatality moves.
Mortal Kombat X truly lives up to the hype. Netherealms have delivered a game that grabs you which is non existant in many games today.
Here is a worthy addition to any gamers library. And that includes those who have never played an MK game before. Now, GET OVER HERE!