NetherRealm has successfully turned back the clock on its flagship fighter, crafting a solid pseudo-reboot that serves as both a satisfying followup to the dense, lore-filled story of MK 11’s campaign and a surprisingly approachable entry point for newcomers. The stripped-down side-modes and lack of overall innovation may disappoint, but it’s hard to komplain too much in the face of a story campaign that’s just this good.
This single-player offering is by far the strongest part of the package, and from the very first cutscene everything about its presentation simply oozes style. Following on from the events of the last game’s Aftermath expansion, which concluded with series hero Liu Kang gaining enough power to reset the entire timeline, the story takes place in an all-new universe. This means a fresh start for the
