Michael Huber
Easy AlliesMortal Kombat 1 - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 9/26/2023
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85
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 9/19/2023
Mortal Kombat 1
A new era has begun. It's In Our Blood. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and Fatalities!
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- NetherRealm Studios
- Publisher
- WB Games
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Critic avg
82
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 29%
80–897 reviews · 50%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Robin Valentine
PC GamerMortal Kombat 1 review
Published 9/21/2023
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Mills
DestructoidReview: Mortal Kombat 1 – Destructoid
Published 9/21/2023
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Moyse
EurogamerMortal Kombat 1 review - a false start in the race for reinvention
Published 9/21/2023
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalAku
DualShockersMortal Kombat 1 Review: A Konfident Not-Quite-Reboot
Published 9/21/2023
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98
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Craddock
ShacknewsMortal Kombat 1 review: Bloody kreative
Published 9/20/2023
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Fanelli
GameSpotMortal Kombat 1 Review - New Era, Familiar Kombat
Published 9/20/2023
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndi Hamilton
GamesRadar+Mortal Kombat 1 review: "An exceptional fighting game" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 9/19/2023
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Mortal Kombat 1
Published 9/19/2023
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Ferguson
Game RantMortal Kombat 1 Review
Published 9/16/2023
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-2 vs critic avg
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