PlayStation 2

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon may not be the definitive collection since it does leave some characters out, and some of the final endings may be weaker than others. However, the inclusion of 62 total warriors is a massive achievement. Throw in a fun, albeit short Konquest mode, a diversionary mini-game, a new fatality system, and perhaps one of the largest character creation modes we've seen, and you have a great title that will keep Mortal Kombat fans busy for months.

When it's all said and done, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon does nothing but improve upon the previous two titles. With better gameplay, the largest number of characters yet, a very deep Kreate-A-Fighter mode and the ability to create your own fatalities on the fly, fans of Mortal Kombat will be hard pressed to not pick this one up. Even gamers who typically don't enjoy fighting games should consider giving it a try, as Armageddon keeps with the beginner-friendly concept previous Mortal Kombat titles have touted. Can a beginner beat a veteran? No-no way. But a beginner can easily have fun playing against the computer, and through that hone their skills enough to challenge even the hardiest Mortal Kombat gamer.

All in all, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is a flawed fighting, racing, and adventure game that never ceases to provide enjoyment in spite of its flaws. After the previous two 3D MKs left bad tastes in my mouth, I didn't expect to have much fun with this one, but I'm glad I did. Just about everything (especially kreate a fighter) exceeded my expectations, and while I doubt this game will sway those who hate the series, it will provide a lot of fun times for those with an open mind about it.

"Mortal Kombat Amageddon" encerra sua luta na atual geração com dignidade e muito serviço. A quantidade de personagens beira o absurdo e ainda dá para criar seu próprio lutador, além de o modo de aventura ficou bem divertido. Poderia, sim, ter mais opções, especialmente no modo principal, mas os fãs da franquia terão uma despedida com muito conteúdo.

Armageddon is a great endeavor and worthwhile installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise. The fighting has evolved to a point where it's much more robust whether you're fighting the CPU or a buddy. Extra modes and features also add to the replayability of the game and help create a lasting experience that will not disappoint fans. Newcomers may be taken aback by the incredible roster and lack of background on the characters but if you're just looking for a brutal fighting game you'll be pleased. It's not quite a Soul Calibur or Tekken killer but Mortal Kombat was never designed to be. It is what it is and this latest incarnation is arguably one of the best.

Deception still seems to be Mortal Kombat's crowning achievement for now. While Armageddon is a solid game, and it did get a lot right, it also got a significant amount wrong. Not that that will keep me from anxiously awaiting the next installment.

As a lifelong Mortal Kombat fan, it’s disappointing to see Armageddon turn out to be a “quantity over quality” title. It may feature the biggest roster to date, but there just isn’t enough new content (ahem…”kontent”) to make it an improvement over Deception.

There is a great deal in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon to be happy about. There's an appealing introductory sequence, a huge selection of fighters, multiple and diverse gameplay modes, the option to create and train your own character, and several destructible arenas just waiting to get demolished. The soundtrack fits well with those environments, and the Konquest (aka, Story) mode is better than you might think, but still lacking. And who doesn't like the idea of Kreate-a-Fatality? That alone is something to fiddle around with for quite some time. For a final installment - or so they say; we'll believe it when we see it - this game is good, but perhaps not worth buying unless you're a big fan of the genre. For MK fans, it's probably a must-play, but for the average gamer, Armageddon might not cut the mustard.

Yeah, you're right. Okay, let's wrap it up: Mortal Kombat Armageddon does not deliver on what it promises. It often feels more like a beta version of a game, full of glitches and underdeveloped segments. That being said, the main aspect of the game, the ability to beat the turd out of somebody else, is quite well done. It also has a few truly entertaining gems, like Motor Kombat and a rough but versatile Kreate a Fighter mode. This is enough to make the game worth your time and worth purchasing. But be warned: it'll prove to be a troublesome brat of a child at times.

Ce nouveau Mortal Kombat perd d'un côté ce qu'il gagne de l'autre. Tout le monde ne s'y retrouvera pas mais ce parti-pris a le mérite de recentrer le débat en offrant bien plus de personnages jouables. De plus, le mode Konquest est plus travaillé et nous fera rapidement oublier le Moteur Kombat qui n'a pas grand-chose pour lui, à commencer par un championnat. Peut-être moins jouissif que Mystification mais tout aussi indispensable pour l'amateur, cette nouvelle itération "goreuse" est un pot-pourri des précédents segments qui ressemble parfois à une réunion de famille. Là-dessus, le fan éclairé retiendra la larme qui perle à ses yeux tout en commandant son exemplaire d'Armageddon.

With the stiff fighting, Armageddon isn't what fans probably were hoping for as a send off. The amount of content (kontent?) is enough to keep any player going for extended periods because it's addicting to see the sheer variety in the unlockables. Armageddon receives a pass for nostalgia, graphically disgusting violence, amount of playtime, and fun factor of seeing how many times you can kill a friend in a single fatality.

Despite the smorgasbord of different features, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon falls short of being a highly satisfying new entry in a long-running series that's decidedly had its ups and downs. Some older Mortal Kombat games, like MK Trilogy, have attempted a quantity-over-quality approach that might have seemed exciting to MK fans at first but winded up leaving many of them cold. On the other hand, sequels like MK II, MK3, and MK: Deadly Alliance substantially revised the characters and gameplay and were a lot more satisfying as a result. MK: Armageddon presumably will be the last time we get a Mortal Kombat game on the PS2 and Xbox, but if nothing else, you can tell there are still a lot of good ideas brewing in here. So with any luck, the series is far from finished.

Well, it didn't really convince me, this Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Graphically it certainly isn't a bad game but the way the characters move, added with the lack in variation made that what should have become revolutionary changes to the Mortal Kombat franchise in the end look like nothing more than options you skip. Certainly a missed chance for Midway...

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon delivers an enjoyable fighting game (though its hard to tell how much of the enjoyment comes from the warm feeling of nostalgia that these titles bring) with a bunch of frills that range from fun to dismal. If you’re a diehard fan of the Mortal Kombat series, you’ll get your money’s worth but if what you want is a solid, well executed fighting game, look elsewhere.

One brand new mode is "Motor Kombat", which plays like a Mario Kart knock-off. You'd think this would be crazy fun, considering the rich set of characters and their distinctive attacks. Instead it feels like a bargain bin title, with wide, uninspired tracks that might as well be interstate highways. After a few laps, I found myself nodding off. Extra features include an arcade-perfect version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and the "Premiere Edition" features an extra disk with an interesting documentary about the history of fatalities. For those who live and die for Mortal Kombat, this edition should tide them over until the next generation, but for most gamers, Armageddon is just more of the same.