Look, the 2.5d grindfest from Netherrealm that is this game is undeniable, keep that in mind.

You still here? Ok:
The good:
Gameplay is an evolution of MKX with a dash of: you dont like the variation? Do it yourself!
Aftermath story: of the NR story modes this is the most interesting, with better characters and a great ending to the "trilogy" that is 2011, X and 11.
Lore: when your game has callbacks to Gemini (MK Special forces) and Fujin vs Bi Han (MK Mythologies Subzero), you have to respect their embrace of their low points in the series.

The bad:
Grindfest, you dont have to do any of it to plug and play it, yet it is very on your face about it.
It might run badly on lower systems but If it runs MKX it probably runs this.
Story 1: I am so thankful for Aftermath because the first one was just boring, except till the very end.

The end:
There's a lot of MK to enjoy here, but if you dont enjoy the main gameplay nothing in this game is going to make it any more enjoyable.