The tenth installment in the franchise, Mortal Kombat X proves
that there is still enough life in the franchise.
I held off reviewing this game, because of the amount of DLC
content that I knew was coming. I picked up this game last April and it was one
of the few games that I own that I constantly go back and play.
First, the best thing this game has going for it is its
combat and character variations. Each fighter has three different variations
that allows you to perform different moves. It's a great feature and allows you
to master different play styles with your favorite fighter. Nothing seems out
of place with these and it keeps the matches fresh and interesting.
Second, the combat itself. A fighting game needs to get the
fighting down. Mortal Kombat X does that. It is by far one of the smoothest
games I've played, which makes you want to play it more and more.
Now for some of the negative.
The biggest complaint I have about this game is its
story. I never felt fully engaged in the
characters like I did with Mortal Kombat 9. I do appreciate them trying to pass
on the torch to a new generation of characters, but I thought that new
characters seemed a little silly at times and it pulled me out of the experience.
That's really my only complaint I have.
Now, let's talk about the DLC.
I'm not a huge fan of DLC. If you are going to give me extra
content for a price then make it worth it. Fortunately Mortal Kombat X
does. Some of my favorite fighters have
been DLC. I enjoy playing as Jason, Alien and Leatherface. Alien actually being
my top choice right now. All of the DLC characters offer something unique and
they are worth the $4.99 price tag.
The other DLC, which is costumes and stuff is cool but
nothing I'll get.
With all that said, I still think that all the DLC in Mortal
Kombat should be unlocks in the game. I mean, costumes should just be something
hidden that we could unlock like the old days. Yes, I don't mind paying for
something that I will get enjoyment out of, but I still think that all the DLC could
be placed in the game for free.
So what did I think of Mortal Kombat X? I absolutely love t.
If you have been a fan of the franchise for years or just coming into it, you
won't be disappointed.
9/10
