Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
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Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailers
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns - Official Launch Trailer
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Official Noob Saibot Gameplay Trailer
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Critic Reviews for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
While they are some of MK1’s strongest characters (in terms of how they play at least), they can’t make me overlook what is otherwise a weak expansion greatly overshadowed by NetherRealm’s last offering.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is disappointing for those expecting a more exciting story, but the new characters are a cool addition.
While it's always a pleasure to return to Mortal Kombat 1, the bulk of the combat and plot of this expansion feels a bit decaffeinated. Of course, we are looking forward to seeing the new kombatants arrive.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns introduces three well-rounded veterans that add even more variety and depth to an already robust roster. The guest characters inject personality into the game, offering you the opportunity to create memorable encounters with iconic figures from video games, film, comics, and television. While the campaign delivers incredible sequences packed with cinematic flair, it falls short in narrative depth. Nonetheless, the game’s engaging combat mechanics, diverse character lineup, and stylish sequences ensure that long-time fans of the franchise will still have plenty to enjoy.
While the Khaos Reigns expansion does come with a full Kombat Pass 2 (including the guest fighters later down the line), the story is only around two hours long, making this expansion's price – which is almost on par with an entire game – a little questionable. And it doesn’t do anything to change the glaring flaws already present in Mortal Kombat 1 such as the terrible Invasions mode or the overpriced cosmetics.
Despite a single player campaign definitely to forget, Khaos Reigns turns out to be a step in the right direction by Netherrealm in terms of balance and roster choices.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Khaos Reigns doesn't shake up Mortal Kombat 1 as much as a chaotic regime implies. Instead, it sticks to what works, or at least what it thinks will work. More story mode, more ninjas, and more guest characters. For me, the ninjas steal the show over a weak story and an unexciting (although yet to be released) guest ensemble.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is not without its flaws but it will appeal to most hardcore fans thanks to strong performance by the actors behind Havik and Noob Saibot, excellently directed cutscenes and the brutal animalities.
