Mortal Kombat X's dumbly enjoyable story puts other fighting games to shame
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-04-13-mortal-kombat-xs-dumbly-enjoyable-story-puts-other-fighting-games-to-shame
Polygon (9/10)
Mortal Kombat X is friendly both to casual players who want to experience its rich suite of single-player content and knock around with some friends, but deep enough for competitive players who want to plumb its roster and variations. It's a robust, feature-rich competitive fighting game that hones what's worked for NetherRealm Studios in past games, and even shows hints of restraint and maturity amidst the gory hyper-violence. Paired with an ambitious online meta-game, Mortal Kombat X is one of the best fighting games in the series.
http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/13/836...w-PS4-Xbox-One
Game Informer (9.25/10)
Mortal Kombat X is a fantastic successor in every sense. The mechanics may be similar to 2011’s strong release, but with so many new modes and features permeating every part of the experience, it’s a worthy upgrade. Mortal Kombat X is more than the continuation of NetherRealm’s successful vision for the franchise; it’s one of the best fighting games in years.
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mo...-informer.aspx
GameZone (9/10)
http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/mort...-x-review-jt7j
USGamer (4/5)
Mortal Kombat X offers everything a fan could ask from except possibly their favorite character. The graphics and animations received a huge boost thanks to the power of the new consoles, and while not perfect, the net code is vastly improved over previous NetherRealm fighting games. The story mode has been streamlined to make it shorter, but it still retains the cinematic flare fans have come to expect. Faction Wars add an additional layer of polish, even if they aren't as impactful as NetherRealm intended, and Test Your Luck will provide hours of fun for more casual players.
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/mort...hterhouse-fine
PCWorld (4.5/5)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/29093...s-victory.html