90
Jordan Minor
PCMag
“Mortal Kombat 1 isn’t the clean narrative reboot that its name implies, but its rich single‑player action and new tag‑team aerial brawls make for the best fighting system in the history of the franchise.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fluid high-flying combat
- Bright colorful visuals
- Epic campaign story
- Tactical tag-team system
- Excellent netcode performance
- Gorgeous visual details
Points of Contention
- No crossplay at launch
- Questionable roster choices
- Invasions mode is a letdown
- Unlocking gear and skins slow
- Gore may be too intense
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“Mortal Kombat 1's creative Kameo system helps reinvent the classic fighting series, but poor single-player offerings feel like a step back.”
80
Aleksha McLoughlin
TechRadar
“Mortal Kombat 1 takes the series back to its roots but also innovates with exciting new aerial combat, a game‑changing Kameo system, and a thoughtfully designed roster to be the most mechanically deep and engaging entry in the franchise yet.”
