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Mortal Kombat X's dumbly enjoyable story puts other fighting games to shame

Eurogamer: "Mortal Kombat X's mindless plot buckles under the weight of its own silliness, but manages to keep it together and entertain to the bitter end. I'm not sure how many characters we're introduced to throughout the adventure, but it's a number high enough to trouble Game of Thrones. And the introductions come thick and fast as we zip from realm to realm, through this portal and that, and skip from the end of 2011's Mortal Kombat to 25 years later, via a variety of flashbacks that flesh out the back stories of the new characters".

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N0TaB0T3298d ago

The story is perhaps the darkest since Deception (Armageddon was so-so), the ending in MK2011 was jaw dropping.

Revolver_X_3298d ago

Cant help but appreciate a fighter that wants to do more then be played at tournaments. I said before, I would love to see other fighters introduced some story to their game.

N0TaB0T3297d ago

Okay did I hurt someone's feelings with my comment?

I don't know why you get two disagrees for a harmless, down to earth opinion.

saukelover123297d ago

i agree and it is good to have some background infomation on the charaters

LackTrue4K3297d ago

Mortal Kombat X has a better story then Destiny, and that's something to brag about.

brich2333297d ago

every game has a better story than Destiny. Even Mario Kart!!

Aloy-Boyfriend3297d ago

Superman 64 has a better story than Destiny. Even Twilight!!

MASTER_RAIDEN3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

Not hating on your opinion but i feel like thats nothing to brag about. both destinys story and gameplay were some of the most bland and uneventful ive played in recent years. i honestly feel like itll go down in history as a huge bust. seems like people only choose to keep it alive because its the new "career game".
ON TOPIC:
Mortal kombat as a franchise has always had a very rich, well told story. yes people are constantly dying and coming back to life, but boy is it cool when you finally see your main in the next iteration even though he was impaled on a bed of ice and fire spikes the last time you saw him.
Long live MK!

Tankbusta403297d ago

Did he imply the first mortal kombat movie was bad? That was awesome back in the day

Paytaa3297d ago

Agreed. Used to rent the first MK movie from blockbuster a ton when I was a kid. Annihilation was garbage though.

Tankbusta403297d ago

Yeah it was garbage... I remember seeing the first trailer for mortal kombat when my parents rented dumb and dumber from blockbuster... I think I watched that trailer more times than dumb and dumbers running time

DeadManMMX3297d ago

The Mortal Kombat games have been coming up with awesome story modes for awhile now. I really like how you get to play as many of the characters throughout it. It gives you a chance to get a feel for them. I've only been playing since 12am so far but I am loving the story mode.

Storm23937d ago

Cool. Wanted to play Hell Let Loose and I always enjoy a good golf game. Mortal Kombat X should have been 11 IMO though.

NoFanBoy937d ago

HLL seems a bit of a mess on console, I hope it improves but didn't have fun with the beta.

EvertonFC937d ago

Same was looking fwd to the beta but it was not a great experience

1nsomniac936d ago

Yea HLL is great on PC but is really hard to enjoy currently on console.

NeoGamer232937d ago

Ya, I really wanted to play PGA 2K21 but didn't want to pay the price.

Eonjay937d ago

Agreed. MKX should have been 11. I will play PGA though. Haven't played since Tiger Woods. This month feels lacking.

Ashunderfire86936d ago

I know right lol!!! Mortal Kombat X is free on PS5, but I understand PS4. Heck the PS4 version should be easy to get for just $20 or even less $10 dollars on ebay or selling stuff apps.

Profchaos936d ago

You can play it right now open beta is live and free

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SegaSaturn669937d ago

MKX was already in PS Plus Collection. This is the second time they've double dipped. Thank god the golf game lets u hit balls into the crowd.

BrainSyphoned937d ago

At least twice this year they have double dipped into PS Now games as well.

Christopher937d ago

Two separate services isn't double dipping. People do understand that, right? Subscribing to one or the other doesn't give you benefits to the other in any way.

jznrpg937d ago

Fine with me I don’t sub to PS now

ocelot07937d ago

You don't know PS Collection is not available to PS4 only owners right? Only way they can claim this is by buying a PS5 or logging into a PS5 and claiming them.

So am pretty sure a fair few of the 100+ million PS4 owners are thankful.

Knushwood Butt937d ago

Mortal Kombat X was never released in Japan so this is another one that won't be included in the lineup for Japan and will probably be swapped for some crap but I'll remain optimistic.

Silly gameAr936d ago

I'm pretty sure MK has never been on plus. In the US anyway.

Not sure what PS Now has to do with PS Plus.

Profchaos936d ago

Lee carvello: may I suggest a putter
You have chosen driver.

CorndogBurglar936d ago

You win for your Simpsons reference.

BLow936d ago

And like clockwork, you always have some complaining. Happy Gaming

Ozzy2407936d ago

Only PS5 owners get the PS plus collection which majority of playstation owners don't have

TheExecutioner936d ago (Edited 936d ago )

Not every one have ps+ collection

When u will stop thinking like a child

Knushwood Butt935d ago

Update

Japan gets Castlevania Requiem instead of MKX

Not crap then!

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kneon936d ago

3 games I won't play even when they are free

lipton101931d ago

Really? They’re all legit good games

kneon931d ago

I've never liked those kinds of fighting games so mortal combat is out. Golf? I don't know why such a game even exists. the last time I played a golf game was on the Apple ][. And finally hell let loose looks like just another in the endless stream of ww2 shooters, I already have enough of those in my backlog that I will probably never play either

SurgicalMenace936d ago

You know when you actually buy your games you wouldn't be so ungrateful for the free ones. Just a thought.

LiViNgLeGaCY936d ago

This month just didn't appeal to ME personally. If it's a good a good month for others, hey more power to them. And please, I'm willing to bet I've bought more Playstation games than you have. Probably shouldn't make assumptions about people without really knowing them, just a thought.

SurgicalMenace936d ago

How much you willing to wager, sir? I've purchased just over 20 games this month alone. Have over 830 games in my digital library 250 on my shelf and that is only the PS4. We'll skip the PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, VITA, and PS5 just to keep it fair. Who's counting though?🤷🏾‍♂️

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LiViNgLeGaCY934d ago

Whatever you'd like. Since the PS1 days, my collection is in the thousands, just on Playstation alone. Pissing match aside, again, you shouldn't make comments in the future where you look stupid (ex. Telling someone you don't know that they don't buy games)

SurgicalMenace934d ago

Or perhaps, since you have such the healthy collection, stop whining about the charity. If they don't give it, then buy it.

Pocahontas931d ago

WhT do you do for a living to afford 20 games in one month

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RedDevils936d ago

Shit games this month. Mortal Kombat X is already on PS+ Collection what the point of have it again. Throwing some indie and would be more happy.

Ozzy2407936d ago

Because the PS+Collection is only for PS5 owners which majority of playstation owners don't have

KyRo937d ago (Edited 937d ago )

Hell Let Loose looks great but it's not a casual game and a bit of a acquired taste. It's nice for people to dive in a d try it though. MKX is already on PS5 for free with the PS collection so that bad for PS5 owners and it was only two months ago everyone complained about a sports title being included as a game but yet they follow suit with another one 🤦🏻‍♂️

PS Plus started so well at the beginning of the year too.

SurgicalMenace936d ago

I never thought I'd see a day when people complain about what they get for free. Hey, there is another great alternative to settling for free games, BUYING what you want.

How much do you think a market leader is going to be willing to cut into their own pockets? How many games do you actually purchase or do you just wait for them to hit plus?

We actually are grown enough to know that we have to pay for greatness over here. You have an option to go to MS if you'd like as well. Otherwise, add it to your library, say thank you, and move on. How old are we here?🤔

KyRo936d ago (Edited 936d ago )

I've been subbed to PS plus since the very day it started when all we'd get is PS1 and minis on PS3. PS Plus as a service was always about the games. Now they've made it a requirement for online play you mistakingly think these games are the bonus. They're not. We pay for access to the games via the subscription. They're not free so before running your mouth and giving it the big one, please educate yourself before calling people out.

SurgicalMenace936d ago (Edited 936d ago )

Well sir, I too have been a PS+ member since it's inception and own well over 3,000 games on PS3, 1200 of PS4, and close to every game available on PS5. I speak from a supporting standpoint and I'm strongly against people who do more talking with their mouths than their wallets.

If you've not invested into the best experience possible, then why should your opinion be acknowledged? Plus is 70 dollars a year that equates to about $6 dollars a month....what do you expect to get, a choice?🤣

The day that beggers become choosers is the day that gaming dies. How many of the new releases have you purchased? If the answer is none, be happy with what is given. When you're playing the latest, you have little concern for the hand outs. Just a thought, champ.🤣

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Kurt Russell936d ago

Personally I am looking forward to Hell Let Loose. I don't think I would have dived in with a purchase for that one, but I am dead curious to play it... I am hoping it is just the kind of MP I have been hoping for since R6S went doolally.

KyRo936d ago

Yeah it looks great for sure. I've watched a few people play it on PC and I'm interested to know it's transitioned to console.

outsider1624937d ago

Yesss!! Played HLL open beta and it was amazing. The immersiveness, the one bullet shot, you can't just go running around shooting like in CoD or Bf.

NoFanBoy937d ago

The beta has a low framerate, lag, loads of pop in textures, flickering shadows etc. It felt horrible to control and aim. If they could improve it then there potential.

Majin-vegeta937d ago

Thry are aware.They made a post yesterday

FPS_D3TH936d ago

It’s not really optimized too well on pc yet either. Lots of flickering

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Martial Arts Experts Take on Mortal Kombat X Fight Moves

Two martial arts expert attempt to recreate some of the moves from Mortal Kombat X.

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Skuletor1230d ago

What's up with the tags? No MKX on Xbox 360, PS3 or Arcade.

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Mortal Kombat X Update 1.16 and XL Update 1.06 Makes Minor Interface Changes

Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat XL received a minor update today that is apparently related to some interface changes as per the patch notes.

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