It’s been nearly 20 years since the original Mortal Kombat debuted in arcades. It was a decent game that relied on two gimmicks — gore and digitized fighters — to gain notoriety. Now the ninth game in the franchise it spawned is here, and while the gore is still there, it’s completely overshadowed by just how exceptional a game this is overall.
Series co-creator (ko-kreator?) Ed Boon and his team at NetherRealm Studios have created something that you can’t help but see their blood, sweat and tears in. Sure, it’s campy as all get-out, but it’s also one of the most polished, deep and enjoyable fighting games I’ve ever played.
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