Mortal Kombat Game Review

Introduction

Mortal Kombat is an action packed game that enables users to play on PS3/XBox this consists of a variety of characters that the player could choose from, after doing so they will be given a challenge where they will have to battle in order to face another battle with other competitors.

Story

The game consists of a story mode that involves the player taking the role of a variety of different characters and that is when the main plot is told. There are other features such as a training mode that allows players to practice their moves/skills with their chosen character that they have selected. So the game would mainly consist of fights taking place in a two-dimensional plane and every time the player wins he or she would face another tournament where they would have to fight against another character.  This is very tense and addictive making it a well laid out immersive game, where the players would be captured into the game by its challenges and its vivid graphics.

Gameplay

The game is a 2D game that consists of 3d graphics, it involves players choosing a character of their choice, by selecting a certain character that would have different moves and a finishing move called the Fatality move; this is a free hit at the end of the game to finish off the losing player. There is also a feature called the Super Meter, this consists of three different but affective actions that can be used at three different levels, adding to that most players would normally use it on the full three levels to allow then to use a unique attack called an Xray move. This is a very graphic attack as it shows the defending player’s characters bones and organs being broken/come apart/burst. The controllers have four buttons that all represent a certain attack that is linked to a corresponding limb of that character that they have chosen. As well as that players are also able to follow specific buttons sequences that would result to different types of exceptional moves.

Graphics

The graphic of the game isn’t so bad compared to other games, as it’s a high quality graphical game that also consists of rather excellent and eye catching 3D like backgrounds, with textures being of a good quality, but on the other hand the lightings of the game could of been improved to make the quality of the game better. As well as that, During the close ups the game does seem to lose its quality especially whilst the Xray moves are played as there sometimes a few minor glitches that take place. Adding to that, it also does take a while to match up a player and actually get the game starting but other than that the graphics of the game are exceptional, due to its attention to detail of the graphics.

Sound

The sound of the game without a doubt was just right and suited the game perfectly. The sound effects when the characters were getting hurt made it so realistic even though at some point the sounds were exaggerated but seen as very dramatic. By having high quality sound effects that played every time something happened made it that bit intense, which as a result can really aid to immerse players in the games environment. This would give players an opportunity to experience the game to a much more capturing vivid experience. 

Conclusion

Overall the game is a brilliant and can really get players into the game just by playing one round. Adding to that it also allows multi players, which would have a positive impact due to the fact that it would be seen as a social activity. As well as that, the game also allows players to choose their character which is gives it that creative and expressive play because of the fact that most people love to pick and select their own character. However due to its wide range of fighting moves it comes with; the pressing of control buttons as a result would become more complex making it harder for beginners to play and get the hang of, but other than that Mortal Kombat is a superb game.

Summary

An excellent action packed game worth playing

In depth graphic game can be seen as off putting due to its detailed contents

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