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Game
Game2015
Mortal Kombat X
Developer NetherRealm Studios, QLOC
Mortal Kombat X is a 2015 fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is the tenth main installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise and a sequel to Mortal Kombat (2011), taking place 25 years later after the events of its predecessor. High Voltage Software developed the Windows version of the game, with… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
353 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
226 positive · 19 negative
95% range 88–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 226 | 19 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 24 | 3 | 78 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
16,141 of 20,708 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Overwhelmingly positive; many call it the best Mortal Kombat ever.
Players overwhelmingly praise Mortal Kombat X as the best in the series, highlighting its fast-paced, brutal combat and deep variation system. Many call it the peak of the franchise, with smooth combos and a strong roster that includes well-designed guest characters. [1][3][11][14]
However, some players criticize the steep learning curve, unbalanced AI in story mode, and the loss of save files due to Steam Cloud issues. A few also note that the online community is dominated by highly skilled players, making it less accessible for newcomers. [2][9][13][34][35]
Praised gameplay and combat mechanics · character roster and variations · graphics and sound design
Criticised steep learning curve · unbalanced AI difficulty · online community skill gap
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Mortal Kombat X sits at 92% positive across 245 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Mortal Kombat X received largely positive reviews. Aggregating review website Metacritic gave the Xbox One version 86/100 based on 21 reviews, the PlayStation 4 version 83/100 based on 81 reviews, and the Windows version 76/100 based on 10 reviews. It became the fastest selling game in the history of the Mortal Kombat series and topped the US and UK PlayStation 4 sales charts in the month of release. Brian Shea of Game Informer called Mortal Kombat X "more than the continuation of NetherRealm's successful vision for the franchise; it's one of the best fighting games in years", adding that the core gameplay was complex and varied while he enjoyed the multiplayer options. GameSpot's Peter…
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Reactions
60 of 353 · most liked firstIn 2015 a game called Rise of the Incarnates was nominated for the GOTY for best fighting game. The other noms are Rising Thunder and Mortal Kombat X and that’s it! It’s a free to play Anarchy Reigns that wasn’t even alive for a year. Tekken 7 and DOA5 came out that year! Was this game any good???
neutral · AI labelView post →Todays video is LIVE and lets talk about some recently revealed Avatar Fighting Game information. Did you know this game has straight up Mortal Kombat X style variations? Its crazy lol youtu.be/lhGCiu6-V_w
neutral · AI labelView post →Personally, and arguably, the best MK game ever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not for Button Mashing Rating: 8/10 How hard is this game for a Beginner? > My win rate @medium difficulty in Story mode was 55% 🗿 Game has 100s of attacks. All well detailed, all different, many characters, many variations, many skins. It is very overwhelming first 10 hours. There is a very steep learning curve. Don't expect you gonna roll in and smash buttons and see supercool attacks and Finish enemy lol. NO. You gonna get wrecked with cool attacks instead. It has a story mode, it is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An intense, brutal fighting game with awesome characters and smooth combos that feel great once you get the hang of it. The graphics and sound are solid, and matches are always hype - whether you’re learning the moves or facing off online. A must-try if you like deep, action-packed fighters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is no better MK than MKX. Period. Next two installments are just forced to be made by higher instances in WB Games. Poor Ed Boon that has to do what they say, when they say and how they say.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is extremely fun to watch, but playing is another story. I'd suggest against buying it. Long story short, the gameplay itself is fun, you might even enjoy a few dozen hours against bots, finishing the story and doing klassic towers. But this is, first and foremost, an online game. And the only people that remain are extreme sweatlords that played this game for 10 years by now. I simply did not manage to find fellow beginners, I kept getting stomped by people with 10k+ matches over…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Slaying with kitana in MKX is so fun! Game: Mortal Kombat X. Platform: PC.
positive · AI labelView post →Absolutely nostalgic. A classic. The best MK game ever made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →after 100 hours i can confidently say it's a pretty good game. probably the best mk to date.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best Mortal Kombat of all time in my honest opinion. No hate to the New Mortal Kombat games but this one was the one that lived up to the hype. Still has a community to this day after more than a decade. The run mechanic, the mind games, the combos, etc. I can go on and on but we'd be here all day.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't play nearly as good as MK9 and I won't ever get over that. But I like it more than MK11 or MK1 and the roster is great. The guest characters they added really feel like they belong and are designed well. Good game! I hope Mortal Kombat goes back to this style of game instead of whatever is going on in MK1 right now.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cassie Cage @ashlyburch.bsky.social Video Game: Mortal Kombat X Year: 2015 As Ashly Burch voiced Cassie Cage in this game, Cassie would later be voiced by Erica Lindbeck in Mortal Kombat 11. #MortalKombat #MortalKombatX
neutral · AI labelView post →Marlon Wayans in HIM will be like in ancient times they played football with the still beating heart of your firstborn son and after the game the losing team was flayed alive and that’s how a touchdown was invented as we watch a montage of Mortal Kombat X-rays and Tyriq Withers doing this
neutral · AI labelView post →Kitana @greydelisle.bsky.social Video Game: Mortal Kombat X Year: 2015 One important note about this voice role by Grey DeLisle is that the cutscene dialogues were done by Karen Strassman as DeLisle did the in-game voices. #MortalKombatX #MortalKombat @mortalkombat.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s Video Game Plush of the Day is: Sub-Zero from the 2015 Mortal Kombat X set by Mezco
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Friday the 13th! If you unmute the video (yes, there's a video playing) you can hear the Friday the 13th "whisper sound" I made almost 10 years ago for the Jason DLC for Mortal Kombat X when I was an editor at Hammer Creative. They even used my version in the finished game O_O
neutral · AI labelView post →My two main problems I have with this game are some of the models look a bit odd and the inconsistency of the bots difficulty during the story mode. The amount of times I was cracking the sh!ts over getting juggled by the bots combos. Just wanted to get that out of the way. Overall this was a decent follow up. Story was engaging enough and getting to do brutal finishes are always fun. Also the one thing this has over 9 is the DLC characters. Getting to play as Jason and Bubba was good fun. Got…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite Mortal Kombat! I was disapointed at launch because I didn't care for the new characters, but over the years, comparing the gameplay to other MK games I've come to the conclusion that this is the best MK ever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mortal Kombat X delivers fast, brutal, and incredibly satisfying combat with stunning visuals and cinematic story mode. The variation system gives each character three unique playstyles, adding depth and replayability. With plenty of modes, a strong roster, and polished gameplay, MKX remains one of the most exciting and content-rich entries in the series.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Campaign is just unbalanced npcs just brutaly slam and x-ray you without having a chance to recover very frustrating to progress further and online isnt active as it was so i recommend getting this on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mortal Kombat X is what happens when over-the-top violence meets near-perfect gameplay. The animations, the sound, the feeling when you land that final brutal combo—it all hits harder than a Raiden thunderbolt. It’s a celebration of chaos and precision, wrapped in nostalgia for those who grew up yelling “Finish Him!” into old CRT screens.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Day 6 of @abadidea.bsky.social 's #Combotober 6. Your Mortal Kombat Main Character - Liu Kang Game - Mortal Kombat X Addendum: I am a Liu Kang Loyalist and have been running him since MK1. Also MKX is the best NRS installment.
positive · AI labelView post →Whoever designed the PC keyboard keybinds should be publicly executed but other than that a pretty cool game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the games fire but playing Mexican kung lao made my friends power go out so be warned dont look into kenshis bare blue eyes for to long
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it sucks that there was never an actual NRS arcade game, like i get that maybe Mortal Kombat X and 11 might be a bit much to have in a place where families go, but you can't tell me that Injustice wouldn't have done well with the Dad market.
neutral · AI labelView post →Fortunately this game run smoothly. So i can experience one of best NRS Mortal Kombat game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you see this, post 4 fighting game mains Cooler - Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Reptile - Mortal Kombat X Hakumen - Blazblue Lucario - Super Smash Bros
neutral · AI labelView post →My new MK favorite, overtaking 9. It’s always fun to launch this thing up on the deck and play a couple rounds with friends; the combat speed might feel sluggish in your first match, but by the tenth hour, you’ll be zipping back and forth and pulling off sick combos. Mortal Kombat X has one of my favorite rosters in all of fighting game history. Even outside of the superb guest characters (much love to Leatherface), there’s a lot of great fighters on offer here. If we’re making comparisons, I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →really love this game. i can officially call it: the last legacy of Netherealm studio, 'cus i hate MK1
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day 11 years ago, the "Who's Next" poster for Mortal Kombat X was released, teasing the upcoming game at the time. The teaser poster is displayed below.
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 9 years ago, it was announced that Mortal Kombat X was going to have an exclusive announcement at the 2015 The Game Awards, revealing the next set of playable characters for the game. The "Who's Next" teaser trailer can be watched below.
neutral · AI labelView post →Mortal Kombat X is such a butt ugly video game but my god is it fun to play. Probably my favorite of the Reboot era (Even though I like 9)
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is the best speed wise, story, roster, costumes, peak Mortal Kombat
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still one of the best fighting games that's worth every penny The gameplay here is more fast-paced than in other MK entries, which makes the game less casual-friendly but more enjoyable if you're willing to learn characters and their combos. Single-player content is excellent. AI is fun to play against; characters are as great and diverse visually as they are gameplay-wise, while stages are memorable and highly interactive. So there's a lot of enjoyment in completing randomly generated…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the game and everything about it except that the game's size is so big.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another brief reprieve from Cyberpunk to kidnap some other gaming ladies. Lilly from The Walking Dead Telltale game Anna Williams in Tekken 6 Revenant Sindel in Mortal Kombat X/X Ashley Graham in Resident Evil 4 Remake
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 12 years ago, it was announced that Kano was joining Mortal Kombat X as a returning playable character for the game. Kano's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBm...
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 12 years ago, it was announced during the EVO 2014 event that Raiden was joining Mortal Kombat X as a returning playable character for the game. Raiden's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsDC...
neutral · AI labelView post →MKX is very light to load even for mid-low PC and also pretty much fun to play, definitely worth buying.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11 years later and people still play it hopped into a game and got molested by the sweatiest and most gimmiky players known to man 11/10 would play again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pick up old lady. Hit man with old lady. Old lady die. 10/10, i like the hot women
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day 11 years ago, Faction Wars was announced as a new game mode for Mortal Kombat X exclusively for online play, allowing players to compete against each other to gain points for their respective teams. The reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zFS...
neutral · AI labelView post →Great story, great gameplay, my only problem is that there isn't much to do except towers in 2026 still a hell of a good game 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a hardcore fighting game pro but this game is still really enjoyable. Easy to jump in, looks great and every match feels intense. Perfect for short sessions or couch fights with friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I used to love Mortal Kombat X. Back in 2015, it was one of my favorite entries in the series, with a fantastic combat system, great character variations, and the Faction system that added a fun competitive layer. Unfortunately, my experience today has completely changed. After years of progress, my entire save file was lost due to a Steam Cloud synchronization issue. There was no way to recover it because the cloud save had already overwritten the local files. Sadly, this appears to be a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am mixed on this game, on one hand at has a great roster and great combat, but on the other hand I found the story just meh and a lack of fun stuff to do after the story. 10000% better than MK1, thats for sure.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like a fast-paced, competitive fighting play-style of a game, I HIGHLY recommend you playing MKX. It's loads of fun and I practice combos in my free time to get better and honestly sure some people that have no life play this game to ruin your day, in the end, the campaign is ALSO good as well. I cannot believe this game is now a decade old and the graphics still actually hold up to this day. The only con I have (which might be a me problem) is when I try to do Player V Player on casual…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day 11 years ago, it was announced that Kano was joining Mortal Kombat X as a returning playable character for the game. Kano's reveal trailer can be watched below. youtu.be/GvBm--ZV1HE
neutral · AI labelView post →🔵Gamer since: 4 🔵First System: Sega Genesis 🔵Last: PS5 🔵Main: PS5 & PC 🔵Fav: SEGA Saturn 🔵Fave Dev: SEGA 🔵First Game: Sonic 2 🔵Fav. Game: Any Action Game from SEGA 🔵Least Fav. Game: Mortal Kombat X maybe 🔵Graphics or Frames: Retro inspired
negative · AI labelView post →Mortal Kombat X is the only game where you can break someone's spine, stab them repeatedly, set them on fire, and somehow they still have enough health left to beat your ass. And I absolutely love it. The combat is fast, aggressive, and ridiculously satisfying. The different fighting styles give you plenty to experiment with, the roster is great, and the Fatalities are so unnecessarily disgusting that you almost feel bad. Almost. The story is entertaining enough, although let's be fair,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day 12 years ago, it was announced that Quan Chi was joining Mortal Kombat X as a returning playable character for the game. Quan Chi's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbtM...
neutral · AI labelView post →*In terms of hours played* Elden ring Pokemon emerald Skyrim Witcher 3 Mortal Kombat X *In terms of replay value* Tekken 8/Mortal Kombat X (fighting games have basically infinite replay value if there are people online or in person you can play with) Dark Souls 2 (best Souls game with the best NG+ system) Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (best MH game, GU is a close second for me) World of Warcraft (an addiction rather than a game) *In terms of "best game"* Elden Ring/DS2 Baldur's Gate 3…
positive · AI labelView post →This game and all the modern MK games absolutely STINK. Listen I AM NOT GOING TO TAKE TIME OUT OF MY LIFE TO TRAIN MYSELF TO PLAY YOUR GAME. 2 fighters on a 2d plane HAS BEEN A NICHE GENRE SINCE THE SEGA GENSIS - IT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A MAIN STREAM TITLE. If you are too lazy to build a game that actually intros the characters and teaches the game, then I'm not coming home from work and studying a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ move list in my free time to make up for the fact that you all couldn't be bothered…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I fell many times trying to execute subzero spinning kicks 😆... 🖤Mortal Kombat.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game. And the most I played of any Mortal Kombat since Deadly Alliance on the PS2. I've never been a huge MK fan but I've always respected the series from a distance. This might still be the best MK game of the last 10yrs or so, which is a pretty sad statement in itself. 11 and 1 look very impressive but the feel of Mortal Kombat X's gameplay still holds up, definitely. I recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MKX is one of the better Mortal Kombat games, I really enjoy it. The story is fairly short, should only take about an hour or two. Has some QTEs mixed in, so be aware. Lots of singleplayer content available, and lots of characters and variations on those characters to learn. Stages are highly interactable, which can change your strategies as the match goes on. Highly recommend this one!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In my point of view, this is the best version of Mortal Kombat!! Beautiful and realistic graphic, brutal combat and fatalities. The guest characters are awesome!! Interesting variation system, different towers to conquer and unlock. Love this game so much!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day 11 years ago, Erron Black was announced to be joining Mortal Kombat X as a new playable character for the game. Erron Black's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5ze...
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 10 years ago, Mileena and Johnny Cage were revealed to be joining Mortal Kombat X as returning playable characters for the game. Mileena & Johnny's character artworks are displayed below.
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