Mortal Kombat 11 - Nintendo Switch

OK, so, MK11 on Nintendo Switch...I've played it (physical copy) for about 2hrs now. The gameplay is pretty solid. I'm playing it with a Nintendo Pro Controller. The frame rate is fast and consistant (both docked and undocked). The sound is great. And graphics...awe, the question all want answered. So far I have mostly played it docked on my 55 inch 4K. Visually this game has some really good graphics. But, I have to say that SOME levels/stages do not look nearly as good as others. Not saying they look bad. But if you really look at them. They are clearly not as easy on the eyes as some of the other stages/levels. The character models for the most part are really good! But, the hair (and facial hair) isn't the best. You really will only notice this in up close moments. I'm not a person that is all about graphics. And I could have bought this for my Xbox. However, I wanted it for Switch more. Despite knowing the graphics would be a little watered down...I didn't care. And realistically I was kinda like wow in my head, about a few of the stages and the hair up close. They seemed more watered down than expected. However..the graphics are overall really good. And those stahes and hair you quickly get used to. And the rest of the games visuals make up for it. MK11 is like a 4.5 out of 5 for me. I'm highly recommending this version for any Switch owner. And even anyone who has multiple systems. But loves gaming on their TV & on the go!

I am completely amazed at what the Nintendo Switch can do. The fact that we can play these AAA games on a less powerful, handheld system is pretty incredible. With that being said, in order to do that you have to accept the sacrifices that come with it, and in this case the graphics department takes a huge hit. Everything is blurry, muddy, and it's the missing the little details like blood hitting the floor or wounds on your fighter that is present in the other consoles. Hair looks like crap, lighting textures are overblown, and the Krypt atmosphere feels empty. My biggest complain is that the game lags from time to time in story mode. That is unacceptable. It constantly takes me out of the flow of the story. The positive is that it runs a smooth 60fps during fights and contains all the same butt load of content that the other consoles have. And of course, you can take this with you on the go. I would honestly wait until $30 tops before getting it for the Switch. If you have other consoles, I would definitely get it for them instead. Not a terrible port, but a lot needs to be worked on to have it feel worth the money.

The character models look fuzzy, but the backgrounds look decent. The graphics wouldn't usually be a dealbreaker to me, since you expect sacrifices to be made to get this playable on the Switch. But MK11 is a beautiful game on Xbox One and PS4, but on the Switch, it can be ugly. A much bigger issue is the network problem. This game' rewards and progression are tied to their online servers. So, if you're not connected online (easy since its a portable console), you can not see any rewards until you reconnect. Tower modes aren't playable without an internet connection at all. If you have a connection and you're able to play, don't put your console to sleep, because you get disconnected and have to start over. I suppose this is something they can fix with a patch, but it's still frustrating nonetheless. Given the choice to purchase this game again, I would have picked it up on PS4. Again, this game plays great and there's something amazing about playing a modern Mortal Kombat game on a handheld, but the frustrating network issues make it a tough recommendation, especially ay $60.

They've done a great job porting this game to the Switch. Understand this is going to be weak graphically when compared to the PS4 or Xbox. It's apples & oranges, you're sacrificing graphics for portability. That being said, gameplay is super smooth, which is what really matters here. So if you're going to be spending the majority of your time playing the main game, the visuals are fine. The Krypt is a brown and grey nightmare visually, but it's a side feature so I don't put as much emphasis there than the main game. Overall if you value the ability to play this on the go, or while your SO is watching TV, then you're getting an authentic MK experience at the cost of some of the visuals. If you're going to play in docked mode and have another system, just grab it for PS4 or Xbox. Also be warned that it requires a massive download to play. So make sure you've got a lot of free space on your Micro SD card before buying.

Yeah the graphics aren’t that great compared to the ps4 pc etc.... Playing in handheld, the menu gets a little blurry when you are trying to read the gameplay modes. I have noticed from time to time, it lags while its in handheld mode. Playing as a character, while jumping, the game goes slow, it is irritating! not much different when playing on dock! Overall, I would get this for the ps4 or xbox one. If you do travel alot, then the mortal kombat switch is for you! If graphic matters, get it for the other consoles! Have fun!

Was debating between this and the PS4 version, I went with Switch knowing the graphics would be scaled back but it would be the longer term purchase because PS4 will be on its way out soon. Got home and downloaded the update (20GB, the case says), and began playing. The small details are missing (like the hair on character models looks blocky, backgrounds are washed, etc.), but my biggest complaint is the choppiness of cut scenes. The transitions from gameplay to cut scenes in story mode isn’t terrible, but there’s noticeable frame rate lag. If I had to do it again I’d buy on PS4 (and will when it drops to $20). I’d recommend getting it for a true console vs. Switch. It’s just not powerful enough for the realistic detail you want in MK11.

People complain about all sorts of things. Like frame rates, which, the Nintendo Switch rate is slower than the more powerful systems out there. But is it really THAT noticeable, no, not really. And then there are those who complain about lower resolution graphics. Again, is it a game breaker? Nope. Because at the end of the day Switch owners have the option to play MK11. Because rest assured, these same amateur critics who nit pick and obsess over minor flaws. Would be yelling up a storm if MK11 wasn't available on the Switch at all. At the end of the day, MK11 is a well crafted fighting game for the Switch. Colorful, vibrant graphics, GREAT fatalities and a fun gaming experience for you and your friends. And that is what people forget. It's about playing a game for fun. And make no mistake, MK11 is FUN!

I’ll start out by saying that I owned the original Mortal Kombat on Sega Genesis (Gen1, and every subsequent release and version since. I’m a huge fan. I’m also a huge fan of the Switch. Unfortunately, the game runs mediocre on that system. The game itself is amazing (if you ignore the crazy amount of dlc for sale), but it loses its polish on the Switch. I still play it, but it’s far more enjoyable on a different system. Great story mode, love the new tower platform, the Krypt feels rushed. Not a huge fan of having to be online all the time in order to gain my rewards. Also, be ready for HUGE mandatory initial download (something like 20 GB). As a collector, I recommend it. As a gamer...meh for Nintendo’s version.