Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Xbox 360)

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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

Part of the Following Groups

• 3D Engine: UnrealEngine3
• DC comics licensees
• Franchise crossovers
• Genre: Versus fighting
• Middleware: FaceFX
• Middleware: Scaleform GFx SDK
• Mortal Kombat games
• Physics Engine: PhysX

User Reviews

An Unlikely Candidate For The Best MK Game In Years.

Guy Chapman (1744)

The Press Says

Game Informer Magazine	Nov, 2008	8.5 out of 10	85
Gaming Target	Dec 10, 2008	8.4 out of 10	84
The Video Game Critic	Feb 16, 2009	B+	83
VGNZ	Dec 10, 2008	80 out of 100	80
GBase - The Gamer's Base	Dec 22, 2008	7.5 out of 10	75
Xbox360Achievements	Nov 23, 2008	75 out of 100	75
IGN	Nov 15, 2008	7.5 out of 10	75
The Review Busters	2008	7.5 out of 10	75
gameZine (UK)	Dec 18, 2008	7 out of 10	70
Boomtown	Dec 01, 2008	6 out of 10	60

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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.

Related Web Sites

• Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (official game website)
• Wikipedia: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (article in the open encyclopedia)
• X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.)