Players are taking aim at Mortal Kombat 1’s Nintendo Switch port
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 is receiving strong criticism from some fans and reviewers ahead of its release on Tuesday.
The game isn’t on general sale until September 19, but early access is currently available for players who pre-ordered Mortal Kombat 1’s Premium Edition or Kollector’s Edition.
While NetherRealm Studios developed the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game, the PC and Nintendo Switch versions have been handled by QLOC and Shiver Entertainment / Saber Interactive respectively.
A number of players have taken to social media platforms and online forums over the past few days to highlight the graphical differences between the current-gen and Switch versions of Mortal Kombat 1.
While the Switch version was never expected to go toe to toe with the other ones visually, its graphical downgrades combined with significant performance issues have left some commenters questioning why Nintendo players are being asked to pay $70—the same amount as the game costs on other consoles—for what appears to be a clearly inferior product. Unlike in the US, in the UK, the Switch version is £5 cheaper than the game costs on Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Crying at the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1, Why didn’t they just wait for the next gen switch console, the fact it costs 70$ is robbery
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