Why Mortal Kombat 1 is an Uppercut Above the Rest, Where to Score the Cheapest Kopies, and More!
Before we begin, let's make like Liu Kang and clean up the timeline a little. Mortal Kombat 1 review code—sorry, 'kode'—dropped mighty close to the early access period dangled in the not-inexpensive premium edition. To the more suspicious observer, that could have signified some sort of damage kontrol on an undercooked product—a growing industry practice that can feel shadier than a Noob Saibot mirror match. Fortunately, I can confirm that is absolutely, one hundred percent not the case here.
My single-raised eyebrow converted to a double-arch special, right after I clicked into MK1's Story Mode, grabbed a spine, and got cracking. It quickly became apparent that what's here is the strongest entry in years. Like, 'upper end of the Test Your Might meter' levels of strength.
I’m going to ice-slide into all the reasons why that is in a sec. But first, I should clue you 'mind’s-made-up' types in on the best ways to score Mortal Kombat 1. If that sort of window shopping doesn’t interest you, by all means click here to skip right past to my continued hands-on thoughts…
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Note: Preorder any version of the game, and you’ll get access to the playable character Shang Tsung.
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The premium edition costs $139.95 and includes the game itself, the preorder bonus (see below), plus the following items:
Sadly, this Kollector's Edition is not available locally in Australia. I'm just as sad as you are about this fact. Quick note: it seems to be selling out overseas at an alarming rate, so act quick if you plan on going the import route. Personally, I've had nothing but positive experiences after decades of dealing with Play Asia.
Long story short, I adored the bold universe reset
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