Ultimate Mortal Kombat review

Twelve years later, we get the definitive version of the ultimate Mortal Kombat game

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Unfortunately, due to cheap A.I., Ultimate MK's single-player mode (even with its many unlockables) holds a limited amount of appeal. Foreseeing this,the developersimplemented a fantastic WiFi-enabled multiplayer mode with only occasional instances of lag. Single- and multi-card play is available, and stat fiends will be pleased to learn that UMK tracks single- and multiplayer wins, losses, winning streaks, Fatalities and more.

Puzzle Kombat (a Super Puzzle Fighter-esque minigame first included with Mortal Kombat: Deception) also features several unlockables and multiplayer. It's a simple game meant for a distraction when players need a timeout from gutting and decapitating, and in that respect, it serves its purpose well.

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GenreFighting
DescriptionWith a multiplayer this good, $30 isn't the only thing you'll be throwing down.
Franchise nameMortal Kombat
UK franchise nameMortal Kombat
Platform"DS"
US censor rating"Mature"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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