Should I buy MK1 at the moment?

[Chipi chapa]

The 50% off is kinda considerable now. I would prefer the premium version because it contains that kombat pack which is daylight robbery:). But still, i think the game looks incomplete like what people say. Are there any chances that the game can be 70 or 75% off in the next sales? That would be a reasonable price for me:)

[potato]

there's a chance but you'd be waiting a while for a 75% off "next sale"

[KripTed]

Yeah. If numbers keep dying another sale could introduce 70-75% off. But chances are that sale won't happen till spring.

https://steamdb.info/sales/history/

You can always get the Kombat Pack later on when it's on sale. The thing is if you want to actually play against people you'd probably want to buy it now. In the next 3 months who knows how many players will be on. Apparently cross play is coming in February but who knows for sure. Plus, if you hate it. You can always refund in 2 hours.

[Dearkate]

Don't buy it unless you have a friend to play with. League is 95% subzero/smoke/raiden backpedalling cancer with sareena or lao.
Kasual I couldn't find a game today, was matched against the same guy 4 times in a row.
League also had the same guy three times in a row last week.

[Feyre Archeron]

No, everything is too expensive and the game has lost old soul. wait for better discount or just buy sf6 or tekken 8

[KyoKusanagi33]

I don't understand what everyone means by "incomplete game" or "expensive game". All fighting games are barebones when you compare the amount of single player content they have, to most other genres. But I think most people play fighting games for PvP, either online or offline. And even if we're talking about single-player content, even though this game has less content than some older NRS titles, it still has a lot more to offer than any other fighting game franchise on the market. Check out my library, I mostly play fighting games. Tekken 8 has a lot of potential but isn't released yet and is a 3D fighter if that's your thing. I like 2D fighters more, that's something to keep in mind. And SF6? Please, I've played a lot more SF4 and just older SF games than MK in general, but MK1 is overall much more fun, creative and interesting than SF6. SF6 had crossplay on day one and better netcode overall, but that's it. MK1 dominates SF6 in almost all other aspects. If the $10 Fatal Pack is too much (and you can earn premium currency by playing the game, by the way), then what do most people think about Capcom's $108 Costume Pack? I have about 50 or 60 different colors for my main character and four different costumes in MK1 that I unlocked just from playing the game. And also lots of different items, costumes and colors for the entire cast. I would pay €1000 to Capcom in 5 years to have the amount of costumes I have in MK1 in just 2 months by playing the game casualy.

If you like Mortal Kombat and like the gameplay based on the videos you've most likely seen, just buy the game. It costs $35 for a game released in Sep 2023. You don't have to buy the Kombat Pack, you will never play all the characters in the game. If you really like a new DLC character or kameo, just buy that one and that's it. You have more than enough fighters in the main roster, you will most likely play one or two characters (maybe 3, maybe). The story is nice, the towers are pretty nice, training and frame date are fine, the invasion mode is a bit weak but still gives you some cool costumes, colors and items for your characters, and you can also practice some new combos against the low AI level in this mode. You can unlock tons of things for free and even earn premium currency by playing the game. This way you can easily unlock some of the premium costumes in the store or buy the Fatality Pack for free. Just buy the base game for $35 and enjoy. Later you might be able to buy a DLC, or end up buying the full edition in 2 years time.

The game is by no means perfect. It has its flaws, but it's fun, fresh and, in my humble opinion, much better than other mainstream fighters right now. Good luck and have fun!

[Makulalai TTV]

MK11 > MK1

[KyoKusanagi33]

MK 1 >>> MK 11

[Forsajon]

Originally posted by Dearkate:

Don't buy it unless you have a friend to play with. League is 95% subzero/smoke/raiden backpedalling cancer with sareena or lao.
Kasual I couldn't find a game today, was matched against the same guy 4 times in a row.
League also had the same guy three times in a row last week.

Bro game gives opponents related to your skill. Give me that sub smoke raiden enemies I'm gonna win them with one hand. My league full of Ashrah, Kung lao and Jony Cage