Being a hardcore fan of the MK series, I was extremely disappointed with how toned down they made the game. Maybe its just me, but MK just isnt MK without the hard core fatalities and arena traps.

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!!!

This is a great fighting game and interesting story mode. Very nice that you can turn blood off. I thought this would be good enough when my 9 old son was watching. Because some of the characters are kind of scary looking, he had nightmares. Follow the Teen recommended rating and play it safe. Otherwise, it makes a good rental for adults.

I am an MK fan for a while and im a little disapointed in this gamme.The Fatalities Suck but the fighting is nice,but alot of people who get it want to blood and gore in there Mortal Kombat.(like me)This game was kinda intended for smaller ages.Kids may play this and want a new one(trouble)and the new one Will have Blood.I suggest you rent this one because you can beat it in 2 days....I Recommend, MK Deception for some real MK.That isnt all soft,its very cheap now about 10 bucks