Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 is a new installment in the bestselling series of violent fighting games originating from 1992. It was first created by American studio Midway Games (and since 2009 was taken over by NetherRealm), also responsible for other games such as Injustice. To this day, the company oversees the Mortal Kombat franchise, this game being its twelfth main installment. The game was announced for PC, PS5, Xbox S/X and Nintendo Switch, once again being published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Plot

Mortal Kombat 1 is set in its reborn universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. The well-known kombatants enter a new era, free to decide whether to join forces or oppose each other once again. Even in this new reality, however, one thing stays certain: there's always something worth fighting for.

Mechanics

Mortal Kombat revolves around 1-on-1 battles on diverse arenas. Each character has a unique fighting style, moveset and combos. The twelfth installment introduces a new combat system and new fatalities.

The roster is composed of returning characters, although their designs have been changed to differentiate the game from previous installments. Though Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Mileena, Scorpion and others are all playable, they've been rebuilt from the ground up and differ from how they were in previous games. There's also a unique character, Shang Tsung, available for purchase when pre-ordering.

Another new feature are the Kameo Fighters, that is, assist characters who help us in combat, expanding our possibilities. These are selected separately from their own roster.

Game modes

The game features multiplayer and a singleplayer story campaign.

Technical aspects

The game's 3D visuals run on NetherRealm Studios' proprietary engine.

Other information

Mortal Kombat 1 has been released in several versions: Standard, as well as Premium and Kollector, which guarantee early access to the game. The Premium Edition includes rewards such as the Kombat Pack, which contains an exclusive skin for Johnny Cage based off the Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme (known from action movies such as Bloodsport and Hard Target). The more expensive Kollector's Edition, in addition to content from the Premium Edition, also includes a Liu Kang sculpture, exclusive art prints and more Dragon Krystals.

Last updated on 24 September 2024