Mortal Kombat

In March 2011, Mortal Kombat was the first video game to be made illegal to import and put on the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service list of prohibited items. Any copy found at the border will be seized, and its recipient possibly receiving as much as a A$110,000 fine.

Quite possibly one of the games of the year in my book with an excellent graphics and hardcore action you could feel Shao Kahn himself punching you as you battle away to save Earth Realm from the Outer Realms innovation of Earth in an Effort to defeat Shao Kahn. Mortal Kombat also offers awesome multi-player action that you can enjoy with your friends when Tag teaming it to the top of the tower challenge! This game in my opinion will raise a new standard of video gaming entertainment!

Riding off the success of Mortal Kombat vs DC, the gang returns with MORTAL KOMBAT “9”.

It blends the retro 2D style fighting with a modern look that blends your fondest memories of Mortal Kombat and hands you an experience that will last for a while yet.
Even if you're not a fan of Mortal Kombat, from “Test Your Luck” to the “Challenge Tower”, there is a lot here to test your skills.

This game does not take it self to seriously, but the genre and industry as a whole should. It re-defines the style of game back to the roots that made it such an icon. It is the new benchmark and hopefully the shot in the arm for the fighting genre it so desperately needs.

Mortal Kombat “9” is simply a joy to play.

Ever been so mad that you want to rip someone in half? How about ripping their skin off? Or Dismembering them in countless different ways? If you answered yes to any of these, I think you should be kept away from sharp objects; but you'll probably love Mortal Kombat while playing it in your padded cell.

Not just cashing in on Nostalgia, Mortal Kombat is a prime example of the fighting game genre done right. The combos are accessible to even the most un-coordinated gamers and you'll be quickly throwing your enemies around while snapping some spines. The X-ray moves are fantastic and never feel unbalanced as they can be blocked, depleting your rival's special bar – another fantastic addition to gameplay.

All the (good) characters are here, as is the campy dialogue and story, however it never takes itself too seriously and integrates the fights well. The cutscenes are unskippable which can be immensely frustrating as some are bordering on 5 minutes long.

If you've ever liked or thought you might like Mortal Kombat, this is the game for you. It's brutal, hilarious, fast and long. The 300 strong challenge tower combined with the long campaign and countless combinations of multiplayer matches will keep you entertained for a bloody long time. Great value, fantastic game.

Having played a few of the Mortal Kombat titles as a kid, I can say it was one of my favourites and now theres one for HD consoles???!

Finally! Definately getting this!