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Mortal Kombat X

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Fighting

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    Pros

    • High skill ceiling and balanced gameplay
    • Rich character roster with variations
    • Immersive cinematic story mode
    • Interactive arenas and krypt exploration
    • Strong competitive multiplayer modes

    Cons

    • Initial pc version had bugs and poor optimization
    • Online multiplayer can be unstable or dead on pc
    • Story mode is relatively short and sometimes cheesy
    • Some characters locked behind dlc
    • Keyboard controls less comfortable than gamepad

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose from 31 characters each with 3 distinct fighting styles, allowing high personal control and varied playstyles."

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    • Competence

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      "The game features a high skill ceiling with technical combos, timing, and strategy; players report rewarding gameplay and a challenging AI."

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      "The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, frame data options, and challenging AI, rewarding mastery and technical skill."

    • Competition

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      4

      "Multiplayer modes with leaderboards and ranked matches encourage comparison and competition among players."

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      "Strong competitive multiplayer modes with ranked matches, leaderboards, and faction wars encourage player versus player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long sessions, replay value, and habitual play with multiple game modes and DLCs extending engagement."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Some cooperative elements like recruiting companions and faction interactions, but mostly solo play."

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      "Some cooperative elements exist such as faction wars requiring group participation and team battle modes, but primary focus is on individual fights."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can experiment with combos, character customization, and unique fighting styles."

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      "Players can experiment with character variations and customize fighting styles; the Krypt mode offers exploration and unlocking content."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Competitive play includes trash talk and dominance over opponents, but also mutual respect and shared fun."

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      "Competitive play includes dominance aspects like ranked matches and trash talk, but also features balanced interactions and respect among players."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Provides a fantasy setting and immersive tactical gameplay that serves as a strong escape from real life."

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      "The game provides immersive cinematic story mode and intense violent combat that serve as a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players mostly engage out of intrinsic interest and personal desire; some frustration with bugs but voluntary play."

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      "Players engage primarily from intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation; some frustration with bugs but mostly voluntary play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players explore complex combos, character variations, and different fighting styles, encouraging experimentation."

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      "The three variations per character and interactive arenas encourage players to try new tactics and experiment with combos."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Game includes secret finding and some exploration, but mostly arena-based combat with some platforming."

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      "The Krypt mode and interactive stages offer some exploration and discovery, though main gameplay is arena-based fighting."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Customization of characters and cosmetics allows for player self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game is based on a violent, exaggerated fictional universe with supernatural elements and stylized characters."

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      "The game features a rich fictional universe with supernatural characters, brutal fatalities, and cinematic storytelling."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community features and multiplayer foster group identity, though many players focus on solo modes."

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      "Some community and faction features foster group identity, but much gameplay is solo or one-on-one focused."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn new combos, improve skills, and develop characters through leveling and equipment."

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      "Players develop skills through mastering combos, learning character variations, and progressing through towers and faction ranks."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "The game involves long sedentary play sessions with no physical activity elements."

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      "The game is a sedentary activity with no physical exercise component and encourages long play sessions."

    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires focused attention during fights and story; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during fights and modes; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive exchanges; limited emotional or close relationship building."

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      "Social interactions are mostly competitive and surface-level; limited emotional or close relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Some team modes exist but leadership roles are minimal; mostly individual competition."

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      "Faction wars and team modes offer some leadership opportunities, but most play is individual without formal leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate experience, unlock characters, weapons, and upgrades through gameplay."

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      "Players accumulate experience, unlock fatalities, costumes, and new characters through gameplay and the Krypt."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Fast-paced combat can be exciting but may also cause tension; some players find it satisfying and cathartic."

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      "While some find the game cathartic, the fast-paced and intense combat can create tension rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "High-quality visuals, sound design, and gore effects provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

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      3

      "Ranked modes and leaderboards offer social recognition and status within the community."

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      "Ranked modes and faction leaderboards provide social recognition and status within the community."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "The game features a coherent narrative with character development and cutscenes enhancing immersion."

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    • Strategy

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      "Requires strategic thinking, combo planning, and adaptation to opponent playstyles."

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    • Thrill

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      4

      "High suspense and thrill from fast matches, risk of instant death, and chaotic combat."

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      "The violent fatalities, X-ray moves, and high stakes competitive matches provide suspense and thrill."

    • Value

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      "Offers extensive content and replayability, especially on sale; some frustration with DLC pricing."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Modes include survival against hordes and elimination matches; players manage health and resources."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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