Mortal Kombat 11

I do recommend the game, but god just make it cross platform already

Great Game! but why are people who bought the premium edition being punished by having to pay 39.99 USD for trhe aftermath upgrade when a fresh player only has to pay 59.99$ for a complete edition when the base game is 49.99 USD?
Dont get me wrong i want it. But it doesnt seem fair to longtime players.

it is a great game but they should make it cross platform for pc, or else the pc fan following of the game will diminish over time

i like the friendships because people hurting each other makes me sad

Sum up
+ Character's models and facial expressions are rich in detail.
+ One of the best entries in the franchise features a good amount of features for a single-player.
+ Diverse cast with different gameplay, strength, and weaknesses can lead to a lot of replayability.
+ Story mode cutscenes are beautiful while the story on itself is good and resolves some of its plots.
+ Mercy can make combat online more exciting. The game is easy to pick but hard to master, making it a good entry for newcomers in general.
+ Superb optimization, the game tries to recognize the graphic card and optimize the settings so that you can get the best experience base on your specs.
-Some characters didn't make the cut, and some fan favorites are in as DLC.
- The story could have used some summary so that players who haven't been in touch with the series could catch up with the plot.
- The crypt can struggle to run on some computers depending on the specs, but it is not that bad, the game on itself defaults it to run at 30 fps.
Introduction
Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise. With a revamped system, good variation in characters and more content for the single-player experience is one of the most solid experiences of this year. Crushing blows and fatality look spectacular thanks to the care put into the details of animations and models of the character, highlighting the trademark of gory spectacle that Mortal Kombat is known for. It makes for a strong entry for newcomers and veterans alike.
Gameplay
The combat keeps the traditional formula with the integration of the new elements for the latest entries. Variations are still in the game, and players can customize their own to their liking, tailoring their characters techniques to suit their gameplay better. It is easy to pick up and play since specials are easy to use but hard to master as combos and mechanics require effort and learning. It makes it an ideal title as there is not a barrier to obstruct newcomers. At the same time, it rewards veterans for putting their time into the game.
It also helps with keeping the game fresh as there are always more things to master and that possibility of getting better, improving in the game. Crushing blows and special moves can turn the tide of combat at any time, and they feel very gratifying to pull out. Fatalities are fast and gory, making for swift execution of the opponent.
Customization options are abundant, not only in special moves or variations but also in cosmetics. It gives players more control over their characters with in-depth customization. There are revenant skins along with normal ones as well as more of them. You can personalize the intros, weapons, masks, outfits, moves, taunts, brutalities, and more. Customization on itself is never wrong, and it is good to see that Mortal Kombat wants you to make this your own experience to the best of its ability.
The roster is robust and offers a lot of variety even when some characters didn't make the cut. Some fan favorites such as Baraka, Scorpion, Sub-zero, Raiden, and Sonya Blade are in the base game. In contrast, others such as Sindra, Nightwolf, and Shao Kahn are a feature as DLC. As to the variety, there is a lot of options. Baraka is slow but can deal a lot of damage efficiently. Kabal has easy access to powerful combos. Cassie Cage is a zoner that can control the distance towards her opponent. Sonya Blade has powerful mix-ups that can be hard to defend against, to name a few.
Modes such as the tower of time present an adequate challenge for players to surpass themselves, giving the game even more replayability and features. Klassic tower allows players to explore the characters' endings. AI battles can be a fun diversion to partake in as you change the settings of how you want your AI's to fighting style to be. The krypt has multiple unlockables, and tournament mode is also a mode if you are interested in that.
Strong points
Mortal Kombat 11 is a solid game, and it is overall strong across most of its aspects. It has very few weaknesses as a game, and it is a quality title. Some of the DLC, such as the Terminator, are welcome additions as guest characters. At the same time, combat is shaping to be dynamic and fast. I think the strongest point here is that the gameplay is so good, it is a lot of fun and rewards the time you put into it.
Tutorials for newcomers so that they can better grasp the concept of the game, while the Tower of time and Ranked mode will put their skills to the test once they are ready for them. There is a lot to work toward, and one always wants to unlock more stuff and improve their abilities in the game. The cinematics is enjoyable to watch, both in story mode as well as in fatalities and crushing blows. All of this allows players to continue their Mortal Kombat 11 experience.
Story
The story follows the events of Mortal Kombat X, with Shinnok defeat and Raiden obtaining his amulet. The amulet starts to influence Raiden's thoughts as he becomes more violent and tyrant-like. It leads him into invading Revenant Liu Kang and Kitana castle in a preemptive strike with some earth realm characters to avoid any threat.
They succeed in their mission, leaving the revenants in a vulnerable state and allowing Kronika, an elder god of time, to put a power move and recruit them into her service. With the help of the revenants and other allies, she will set into motion her plan. It is how the story of Mortal Kombat 11 begins.
The story, for the most part, is solid, and it deals with some of the plots of previous games. The focus is center on the collision of past and present, which gives some new interactions of characters. The cinematics is beautiful to the degree that it looks like a movie, and it is an excellent trip to enjoy while exploring the story of the game.
Some Notes
The game runs flawlessly. I tested it on both a GTX 1060 and a GTX 1070, and on both systems, high settings delivered perfect 60 frames while looking fantastic. The only thing that struggles to reach 60 fps what the Krypt mode, but overall it hovered around 40-50 fps for the most part. No crashes to speak of, and the online experience was stable even with opponents who only had yellow bars. 30 Matches in and no lag whatsoever.
The game features some micro-transactions when it comes to cosmetics. While some of them can be earned with in-game currency, most of them are expensive enough that you will need to pay for them. That only refers to some cosmetics. Most of them can be obtained via playing the game whenever that be unlockable in the krypt, received for completing challenges or other tasks. I never felt the need to get one of the pay for those cosmetics in particular.
Conclusion
Mortal Kombat 11 is one of the best entries in the franchise. It is easy to recommend, especially when it is on sale. Deep customization, variety of modes, challenges to test one's skills, ranked modes. It features a learning curve that is easy to get into but hard to master, and this elevates the game's replayability immensely. With its rich details and care put into animations, this game manages to be an excel in most aspects. If you are a fan of the series or like fighting games, get it. If you are interested in getting into it for the first time as a newcomer, do give it a thoughtful look. It is a quality title and an excellent game.
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Came for the gore, stayed for the lore.

Playing fighting games for the single player is, usually, like watching porn for the story. Not exactly the intended purpose. But i like single player, and i suck at multiplayer.
And that's where MK and Injustice come in. The game is fun, with nice story and PLENTY of single player content. Lots of challenges, unlockables and fighters to master.
Fun and meaty.