This game sucks. it is way to violent in story mode with dc unvierse i believe i guy gets his head cut off u see in a shadow dont let ur kid play this
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
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Common Sense says
Good fighting game more or less lives up to the hype.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents needs to know this game is rated "Teen" instead of "Mature" because Midway has decided to make the violence less graphic. It's still a fighting game and there can be blood splatter (which can be turned off) and each character can perform finishing moves called "fatalities" (or "brutalities" for some DC characters) that results in a dramatic conclusion to the fight, such as a backbreaking snap, stabbing, or slow-motion kick to the head. As with past games and comic book characters, the females are wearing revealing clothing and have exaggerated breast proportions.
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What’s the Story?
Consider it a battle between two billion-dollar franchises: Midway's Mortal Kombat warriors -- such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero -- face off against DC Comics' iconic superheroes including Superman and Green Lantern. Now available for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3, MORTAL KOMBAT VS. DC UNIVERSE is a fighting game that features signature attack styles and special moves, multiple solo and multiplayer game modes, and more than a dozen environments (including the Batcave). More importantly for comic book enthusiasts, perhaps, is an intertwining story line penned by the Mortal Kombat creative team in collaboration with celebrated comic book writers Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Marvel Nights) and Justin Gray (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, JLA Classified).
Is It Any Good?
We loved the concept, but how does it play? Well, for the most part. Controlling the 22 characters is fairly simple on the surface, allowing you to jump, kick, punch, and perform deadly finishing moves, but skilled players can take advantage of more advanced moves and combos for added depth. In other words, you can "button mash" and win a few rounds, but in order to really get into the game, you'll need to learn moves such as Batman's "Ducking Gut Punch" (down arrow on the d-pad and the X button on the Xbox 360 controller), the "uppercut" (down arrow on the d-pad and Y button) and "Vengeance" (X, X, Y). Players can also modify the game controls in the Options menu, if desired.
Multiple game modes will also keep players busy. Single player options include Story, Arcade, Practice, and Kombo Challenge, the latter of which allows you to tweak your skills with a favorite character by performing increasingly tough combo moves. Two-player modes are even more fun, whether you're against someone sitting next to you or over the Internet. Some new game-play additions are met with mixed success: "Free Fall Kombat," for example, has players matching an attacker's button moves displayed on screen to become the victor rather than the victim, but this minigame of sorts feels out of place from the main fighting mechanic. Overall, though, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is a decent fighting game that, while not groundbreaking, successfully blends these two worlds and delivers an intense and attractive combat experience – especially for fans of Mortal Kombat.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Midway
Released on: 11/16/2008, Price: $$59.99
ESRB Rating: T for Blood, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Released on: 11/16/2008, Price: $$59.99
ESRB Rating: T for Blood, Suggestive Themes, Violence
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
perfect for tweens and older no 9 or younger
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Ultimate fighting game
This game has been toned down a lot from the other games with the adition of super heroes blood isn't seen as often like in the previous titles
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
Toned down so much even an 8 year old could play it
It's nowhere near as violent as the Mortal Kombat games of the past, and that's only because of DC comics. There's obviously good role models on the DC side (Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern, The Flash and Wonder Woman) and obviously it has some DC villians in there too (Darkseid, Deathstroke, Catwoman, Lex Luthor and The Joker) but no matter how you look at it, parents and such should be thankful for the older Mortal Kombat games, because if it weren't for them, there would be no ESRB and therefore, no ratings on video games. It's a simple enough game, consisting of button combos and in-match mini-games (Test your might, Free fall and Close Kombat). Plus, who DOESN'T want to beat Superman in a fight? Enclosing, FINISH HIM!!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
This is for mature kids ages 9 or up
I love the game in my opinion the game.There is not that much blood and gore that I noticed.The only time I noticed it is when you are supposed to finsh your opponent and do fatality.It might not be sutibale for some,but in my opinion it is not that bad.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
WTF!? BAD ROLE MODELS? THERE SUPER HEROES! and you think sex is a problem because the female characters have big breasts!???? what? theyre females!grown females just happen to have boobs!? should we rename common sense media to "media"? the button combos are also a good source of memory wich is why i gave it a positive education its also not so difficult to play if yuo get used to it, its a great game.
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