Plenty of fans were eager to dive into the next mainline installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise. After Mortal Kombat 11 wrapped up, it was speculated that the narrative would continue on with Mortal Kombat 12. But the development team over at NetherRealm Studios had other plans. Rather than adding a new game to push the narrative forward, they instead went for a reboot. It even made sense with how the events ended during our time with the previous installment. Of course, what you might find surprising is just where Mortal Kombat 1 landed.
Mortal Kombat 1 might offer a reboot and a great starting point for newcomers, but plenty of fans suggest you avoid the Nintendo Switch port. Surprisingly, Mortal Kombat 1 landed on the Nintendo Switch while avoiding the last-generation platforms altogether. Instead, if you’re not playing on the Nintendo Switch, you’ll need a capable PC, an Xbox Series X/S, or the PlayStation 5. Now, the game is not officially out for everyone. The full launch is coming tomorrow, September 19, 2023. However, those with a premium edition of the game had been receiving access since September 14, 2023.
Both of these are $70?!?!?$?
Awwww hell no.
If I was playing Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch I’d ask for a refund in a heartbeat. pic.twitter.com/4nfIzjeXEm
But since so many players have already been enjoying the game, we’ve seen feedback come flooding in online. With the Nintendo Switch, the platform is running the game rather rough. Thanks to The Gamer, we’re getting some examples showcased by players on just how rough this game is playing on the platform. Visually, fans have expressed that this game doesn’t look anywhere near as good compared to the other platforms. That’s to be expected with the Nintendo
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