Mortal Kombat 11 The Joker Review Summary

Joker's unique moveset and charismatic design shine, but the DLC feels thin, his appearance disappoints, and his overpowered nature unbalances the game.

Unique and fun moveset: The Joker's moveset is praised for its uniqueness, featuring gadgets, traps, and trick attacks that make his fighting style fun and unpredictable. His combos are effective with many mix-ups, and his cane-based attacks are particularly noted.

Charismatic and cool character: The Joker is described as charismatic, fantastic, and very cool, being a legendary DC character. He is seen as a high risk/high reward character, adding to his appeal.

Great design and model: The Joker's model is very cool, and his kit is very good, with a perfect design. His visual presentation and voice are also praised, contributing to his overall appeal.

Interesting and replayable gameplay: The Joker's gameplay is interesting and fairly replayable, offering fun and engaging mechanics. His unique abilities keep players coming back for more.

Top-tier character: The Joker is considered one of the best characters in the game, being quite fun to use. He is totally great and pretty good, making him a strong choice.

DLC content is insufficient: Players consistently report that the DLC offers only one playable character with no story expansion, new stages, or additional game modes. The limited content is seen as not worth the price, especially compared to indie games on sale.

Joker's appearance is poor: Multiple reviews criticize the Joker's costumes and overall design, noting that his face is not available in customization and that there are only about six costumes with the rest being color variations. The design changes due to complaints are also mentioned.

Joker is overpowered: Several players find the Joker overpowered, with long, fast attacks and a cane that hits all players, making him practically unpunishable against pro players. This can make the game unplayable for some.

Joker is a poor DLC choice: Players feel the Joker is a horrible choice for DLC, as he does not fit the game's atmosphere, is not a martial artist or fighter, and takes the place of more appropriate characters like Mileena, Reptile, and Ermac.

DLC pricing is a con: The DLC is not worth it on its own, and the price is considered a con. Players also note that no single character pack is worth it, and the long release schedule of the Combat Pack is a downside.

Joker is fully playable DLC: The Joker is a fully playable guest fighter in Mortal Kombat 11, available in all game modes as DLC. He has great combos and is a notable addition to the roster.

Joker's moveset emphasizes mix-ups: His combat style focuses on tricky mix-ups, long-reaching attacks, and creative combos, blending ranged attacks with manipulative strategies. This makes him a versatile and unpredictable fighter.

Combos are easy to execute: Joker's combos and inputs are fairly easy to learn, making him accessible to new players. Despite this, he remains effective and not weak, offering a good balance.

High risk, high reward gameplay: The Joker's gameplay is described as high risk/high reward, meaning players must take chances to maximize damage. This appeals to skilled players who enjoy a challenge.

Can cancel Fatal Blow: The Joker is one of only two characters who can cancel their Fatal Blow, providing a unique tactical advantage. This allows for unexpected follow-ups and mind games.

Game crashes on character load: The game crashes when loading a specific character, preventing players from using it. This is a critical stability issue that blocks gameplay.

Joker DLC worth buying: Multiple reviews state that the Joker is worth purchasing, especially for fans of the character. The DLC is considered a valuable addition to the game.

Recommended for DC and Batman fans: The Joker DLC is highly recommended for fans of DC Comics, Batman, and darker DC stories. These groups will appreciate the character's portrayal and fit within the Mortal Kombat universe.

Wait for sale or bundle: Several reviews recommend waiting for a sale and purchasing the DLC as part of the Kombat Pack or Ultimate Edition rather than buying it standalone. This suggests the standalone price is too high.

General purchase recommendation: Some reviews simply recommend buying the DLC without specific conditions, suggesting it is a good purchase for a broad audience. This indicates overall positive reception.

Buy for Joker gameplay: The DLC is recommended for players who want to play as the Joker in MK11, especially those who can effectively mix normals with specials. This targets a specific playstyle.

Combat Enthusiast: Engages with different characters, learns combos, and appreciates brutal finishing moves. Motivation: Enjoying the game's deep combat mechanics, character variety, and satisfying finishers. Stance: buy.

Joker compared to Injustice versions: Reviewers frequently compare the MK11 Joker to his Injustice and Injustice 2 counterparts, noting changes in combat and a more classic comic-book style. Some prefer the MK11 version, while others recommend Injustice for a more traditional Joker.

DLC includes exclusive customization: The Joker DLC offers exclusive gear pieces, character customization options, Fatalities, Brutalities, and Fatal Blow. Gear includes a hat, cane, and clockwork mechanism, with most drops from his character tower and the rest from Towers of Time.

Customization system praised: The game has character customization with about six costumes and many color variations, similar to older games that allowed choosing colors for costumes. This is seen as a positive feature.

Joker's chaotic nature highlighted: The Joker is portrayed as unpredictable, aggressive, dangerous, and the representative of chaos, having killed Robin, paralyzed Batgirl, and tortured many in the DC universe. This fits the MK11 environment.

DLC is quality, not cash grab: One reviewer considers the DLC quality, not just an attack on players' wallets, and bought the game solely because of the Joker. This indicates high satisfaction.