MK1: Kombat Pack Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-04
Review summary
  • Excellent guest character choices
  • Incredible story mode
  • Great DLC character value
  • Excellent overall gameplay
  • DLC overpriced for content
  • DLC characters delayed release
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Fighting GameCharacter-based CombatDLCCompetitive MultiplayerSingle-player StoryCharacter Customization

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Sample precision
Helpful reviews
93%
Unhelpful reviews
7%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
85
Negative points
178
Gameplay points
45
Perf. points
3
Rec. points
29
Misc points
101
Point
Excellent guest character choices
Description
Guest characters like Omni-Man, Homelander, and Peacemaker are highlighted as excellent and great fits for Mortal Kombat. They are considered amazing licensed characters.
Importance
25%
Great DLC character value
Description
The DLC is praised for bringing a good set of characters at a good price, with high value from six characters and five kameos. The Kombat Pack roster is considered great.
Importance
22%
Incredible story mode
Description
The campaign story is incredible, with top-notch writing and visuals. The story is amazing, captivating compared to MK11, and worth the price alone.
Importance
22%
Excellent overall gameplay
Description
The game is described as awesome, excellent, and with very good gameplay. The core mechanics are well-received and considered impeccable.
Importance
20%
Omni-Man is fun
Description
Omni-Man is specifically noted as fun, easy to pick up, and with an insanely aggressive and fast playstyle. He is considered a good guest character with good air combos.
Importance
17%
Kameos add unique value
Description
Kameo DLC is cool, with characters like Khameleon and Tremor bringing unique things. Khameleon is one of the strongest kameos, changing styles between Kitana, Mileena, and Jade.
Importance
16%
Takeda is mobile
Description
Takeda is very mobile with long attacks and plays well through air combos. He is fun to play and will probably be good DLC, with lore changed to fit the story.
Importance
14%
Homelander is fun
Description
Homelander is described as an annoying zoner with quick flight canceling dash moves and combos. His flying tactics and laser-based attacks are fun, and he is voiced by his actor.
Importance
11%
Well-crafted dialogue
Description
The dialogue is well crafted, and the fight sequences are well-executed. The game has great dubbing and cinematic story elements.
Importance
11%
Extends meta deeply
Description
The pack deeply extends the meta, and each character arrives with distinct mechanics and personality. The DLC roster brings six strong new fighters.
Importance
10%