Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PlayStation 3)
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Published by

Midway Games, Inc.

Developed by

Midway Amusement Games, LLC

Released

Nov 16, 2008

Also For

Xbox 360 | Combined View

ESRB Rating

Teen

Genre

Action

Perspective

3rd-Person Perspective

Theme

Comics, Fighting, Martial Arts

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Description

With the simultaneous defeat of Darkseid and Shao Kahn in their respective universes, a freak portal accident has formed the creation of a new entity that is more evil and more powerful entity that embodies the worst of both worlds: Dark Kahn.

Dark Kahn seeks to merge the DC universe and Mortal Kombat universe into one reality, forcing hero and villain alike to form unlikely alliances in order to keep their realities separate before they are consumed by "The Rage", a force that causes an individual to lose their minds and be consumed by their aggression.

In this arcade-style fighting game, both DC and Mortal Kombat universes are represented by 10 champions each, and one "boss" character, for a total of 22 fighters. Play is similar to the 2D Mortal Kombat games (with some 3D elements), focusing more on the special move aspect than the complex combos found in the previous three games (Deadly Alliance, Deception, Armageddon).

In addition, there are new modes of fighting found with in the gameplay: Klose Kombat, Freefall Kombat, and "Test Your Might", which use the environment as a mini-game style scenario to inflict stylized and extensive damage on an opponent, as well as "Rage", which turns standard moves into a devastating opportunity to crush your opponent. Players battle through such locales as Gotham City, Metropolis, the Shaolin Temples, or Earthrealm's Hell.

As with any Mortal Kombat game, Fatalities are still present for the Kombatants and villains, though slightly toned down to meet the DC standards of heroes such as Superman and Batman keeping to their moral code and not killing their opponent. As a result, the DC heroes perform "Heroic Brutalities", which effectively put their opponent out of commission.

Online play is also available for players to take their fights online for ranked matches, play against a friend, or another online opponent in tournaments.

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Alternate Titles

"MK vs. DC" -- Common abbreviation
"MK8" -- Common abbreviation

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The Press Says

ZTGameDomain	Nov, 2008	8.4 out of 10	84
Gamervision	Dec, 2008	8 out of 10	80
3D Juegos	Nov 20, 2008	8 out of 10	80
GamePro (US)	Nov 17, 2008		80
Gameswelt	Dec 09, 2008	79 out of 100	79
Playstation Universe	Nov 24, 2008	7.5 out of 10	75
UOL Jogos	Nov 26, 2008		70
Destructoid	Nov 20, 2008	7 out of 10	70
GameSpy	Nov 17, 2008		70
Fragland.net	Dec 29, 2008	69 out of 100	69

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Trivia

Mortal Kombat veteran Quan Chi and DC Comics villain Harley Quinn were supposed to be added to the game via DLC. Unfortunately, Midway Games became bankrupt before it could happen.

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