Graphics: Its hard to complain about any of the new Mortal Kombat games and this is no exception. Somehow MK 11 managed to look even better than MK10. With more colors, better environmental depths, better lighting effects and model details this game looks amazing.
Sound: NetherRealm knows how to do two things. The first is make fitting music that is prefect background for any given level, and the second is hiring great voice actors, aside from Ronda Rousey. The only ding we can give is that the music is well composed but unmemorable.
Control: The control is tight and requires a better level of timing. MK10 allowed a little bit of sloppy button mashing, but this game increases the required discipline, especially for pulling off the combos and amplified moves. Its very well done, once you get the hang of the timing.
Gameplay: There is a ton of gameplay options here. You have two story modes, the towers of time, multiplayer, the krypt and a shit ton of unlockables. Plenty of great characters to choose from, and with the DLC you can play as Spawn, Rambo and the Terminator! The gameplay has changed a bit to become a bit more technical. With the removal of the x-ray moves that have been replaced with brutal blows and final blows you have to time everything a bit more. This slower style makes sense and helps the flow of the fights.
Originality: Unfortunately there isn’t a ton here. After all this is the 11th entry in the main series, the only new aspects of the game are in the story and the 4 new characters; Kronika, Centrion, Collector and Geras.
Replayability: So damn much. Each character has almost 30 different costume variations along with the 3 pieces of equipment that can be changed you will spend way too many hours trying to unlock everything. In addition you have the Krypt that has so much to unlock and some of the items are hidden and are time dependent.
Overall: Overall this game is amazing, we truly cannot hate on anything in this game. I cannot stress enough that you need to get the Ultimate edition if you haven’t already played the game.
Beer Pairing: When it comes to beer pairing I decided to go with a unique white stout from the New Holland Brewing Dragon’s Milk White. Such an amazing game deserves a special beer, and how many of you have tried a white stout. So stock up, since its seasonal, and enjoy yourself.
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