MORTAL KOMBAT X
REVIEW
By Tom Bickmore
Mortal Kombat X is the best Mortal Kombat yet.
A
sequel to Mortal Kombat (2011), the story
picks up after the revelation that Shao Khan's
invasion was all part of Shinnok’s greater plan
to weaken Earthrealm and Outworld. Fan favourite
characters Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, and Raiden
take centre stage initially, but not for long. Jumping
forward 25 years, much of the story revolves around
the descendants of these klassic kombatants. Cassie
Cage, Jacqui Briggs, Kung Jin, and Takeda are sent
to offer assistance in Outworld, where Kotal Kahn
is attempting to deal with Mileena’s rebellion as she
attempts to usurp the throne. Treaties have been
forged between the realms, and they must work
together to face Shinnok as he tries to take these two
worlds for himself.
Many fighting games only give you small snippets of
cutscene at the end of an arcade ladder – though this
mode is still present here – but Netherrealm Studios
again provide a five hour campaign. Much like the
recent Injustice: Gods Among Us, each chapter gives
you one playable character and you’ll face a handful of
foes in between cutscenes. While character variations
ar