Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - PS3

The Death of Death?

MK vs. DC is the first Mortal Kombat game to carry a toned-down Teen rating, which means that the series' infamously gruesome fatality moves are off limits. But MK vs. DC pushes that Teen rating to its breaking point, and the result is a game that's far from squeaky-clean: Broken necks, blood spurts, and full-body incineration are all present and accounted for. Though many of the new finishing moves -- fatalities for MK characters and DC villains, "heroic brutalities" for DC heroes -- are disappointingly tame, there are a few gems to be found (especially if you pick up the European PS3 version, which has less censorship). None of the finishing moves are nearly as impressive as Sub-Zero's spine rip from the first game, but considering how unremarkable the fatalities were in Deception and Armageddon, the finishers in MK vs. DC come off rather well in comparison. The good news is that Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon recently told me that future MK games will likely return to the bloodier Mature rating. In the meantime, MK vs. DC's cleaned-up presentation is less disappointing than many (myself included) had feared. If you're a more casual fan of the series, you'll barely notice the difference.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - PS3

It Has Begun

There's no escaping the fact that some longtime fans may be disappointed by the game's new Teen rating and the introduction of DC Comics fighters. This is to be expected. But the ultimate paradox is that by stripping away the signature spine-ripping gore, Mortal Kombat made a surprising discovery: its identity. MK vs. DC isn't the best Mortal Kombat game, not by a country mile, but for the first time in years this series feels relevant and energized. It's silly, it's frivolous, and at times it's downright unbalanced, but it's also unapologetically Mortal Kombat. As long as you keep your expectations firmly in check, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is good, goofy fun.

PROS: Feels like a true Mortal Kombat game; Freefall and Klose Kombat bring variety; Low learning curve; Online mode has little lag
CONS: No alternate character costumes; Uneven visuals (particularly environments); Some infinite combos and imbalances; Gore is somewhat toned down

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - PS3
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - PS3

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Mechutu

This game seems ok I was never really into these fighting games....

Ha now I'm last...

ShadowSlayer08

Love this game...nothing makes my day more complete watching the pathetic Flash or the wild Joker destroy and embarrass MK regulars like Sub-Zero and Scorpion...it's a Kodak Moment!

FF_FaNaTiC

this game is good but the lack of the classic gory as hell fatalities are gone...and i wish there was more characters to choose from

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