Info about MK1: 4k Cinematic Pack:

Official game description:
The 4K Cinematic Pack renders cinematics at 4K resolution.  
Experience Mortal Kombat's 1's cinematic story mode brought to life in breathtaking detail at 4k resolution. Feel every gory fatality and soul-crushing fatal blow like never before!

Release date: Jan 11, 2024

Categories: Fighting Game, Cinematic Presentation, 4K Resolution, Gore-focused Combat, Single-player Story, Competitive Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 0; verdict: No verdict; summary: No summary

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence mentions campaign progress and potential playtime, but does not provide specific hours for the MK1: 4k Cinematic Pack. The campaign progress refers to the main game, not the DLC, and the potential playtime is speculative. No review reports actual playtime for the DLC content.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes: No data


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- 4K visuals praised (weight 0.41): Players confirm the 4K pack delivers high-quality visuals, with detailed cinematics and beautiful graphics on 4K TVs. The improvement is significant for optional content and cinematics.
- Gameplay is enjoyable (weight 0.4): Reviewers find the game fun and engaging, with good gameplay and a higher difficulty than Street Fighter 6 in some instances. The game hooks players and offers long-term replayability.
- Fatalities improved (weight 0.19): Fatalities look better and are easier to perform, enhancing the signature feature of the series. This improvement is noted positively by players.
- Cinematic story mode (weight 0.19): The story mode has a cinematic presentation that feels like watching a movie, with lovely storytelling. This immersive narrative is a highlight for reviewers.
- Best Mortal Kombat yet (weight 0.11): One reviewer considers this the best Mortal Kombat game released so far, highlighting its quality and appeal. This strong endorsement suggests high satisfaction.
- Audio quality praised (weight 0.1): The game's audio is described as great, contributing to the overall polish. This aspect is positively received.
- Optional content improved (weight 0.1): The content greatly improved optional aspects, making them more engaging. This includes enhancements to cinematics and other side features.
- Johnny Cage in bikini (weight 0.09): A specific humorous detail about Johnny Cage appearing in a bikini in 4K is highlighted. This is a quirky, memorable moment for players.

Common complaints:
- Large download size issues (weight 0.53): The DLC requires a massive download, often around 45-50GB, which is seen as excessive given the marginal quality difference. Some users also report that the download cannot be stopped or removed, wasting SSD space.
- DLC quality is poor (weight 0.48): Multiple reviewers report that the DLC content is of low quality and provides little to no meaningful upgrade or difference. The content is often described as unnecessary and not worth the large download size.
- Performance and optimization problems (weight 0.48): The game suffers from bugs, optimization issues, and stuttering, particularly during story sequences. Some users report crashes on launch and general instability, indicating the game needed more development time.
- Cash grab DLC model (weight 0.27): The game is perceived as a cash grab due to expansion packs, DLC characters, and a Fortnite-style item store that sells cut content. This makes buying on release day seem not worth it.
- 4K pack lacks visible difference (weight 0.26): The 4K Cinematic Pack does not show a visible difference in quality, yet it consumes a large amount of storage. Users without 4K screens feel the forced download is a waste of SSD space.
- Download management problems (weight 0.26): Users report issues with managing the DLC download, such as being unable to stop or remove the 4K pack, and the game forcing downloads even after unlisting it. This leads to frustration and wasted bandwidth.
- Graphics options not working (weight 0.24): The chromatic aberration option, AA option, and full screen option are not working properly, indicating graphical settings are broken.
- DLC causes game crashes (weight 0.19): The DLC caused the game to not open and kept updating, only opening after disabling it. Some users had to reinstall the game entirely to resolve issues.
- Online connectivity issues (weight 0.19): The game frequently disconnects when trying to play online, and sometimes does not connect at all. This hampers the multiplayer experience significantly.
- Cutscene quality and fixes (weight 0.19): The quality of cutscenes in the story mode was poor at release, and it took four months for them to be fixed. This indicates a lack of polish at launch.
- Gameplay repetitive and amateurish (weight 0.19): The fighting moves are repetitive, and the gameplay uses amateurish techniques that break the atmosphere. This detracts from the overall experience.
- Missing in-game prompt for DLC (weight 0.1): There was no in-game prompt to download the content, making it easy to miss. This adds to the confusion around the DLC installation process.
- Deleting DLC requires extra download (weight 0.1): Deleting the DLC requires downloading an additional 22GB, which is counterintuitive and frustrating for users trying to free up space.
- Steam Deck download issue (weight 0.1): Downloading on the Steam Deck launches the game instead of downloading it, which is a specific platform bug that prevents proper installation.

Gameplay feedback:
- Fighting gameplay is solid (weight 0.27): The core fighting gameplay is described as very good, with an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master difficulty curve.
- Game features multiple modes (weight 0.26): Players highlight the presence of online multiplayer, invasion mode, and story mode, indicating a variety of gameplay options.
- Fatality mechanic praised (weight 0.11): The fatality mechanic is noted as a distinctive feature, adding to the game's appeal.

Performance notes:
- Performance locked at 30fps (weight 0.41): Multiple reviewers report the game is locked to 30fps, even at 4K resolution, and that 60fps is not supported. This is a common complaint affecting overall smoothness.
- Stuttering on high-end systems (weight 0.35): Stuttering occurs even on top-tier hardware like a 9800X3D and RTX 5090, and during 4K cinematics. This indicates optimization issues beyond hardware limitations.
- Resolution scaling performance issues (weight 0.26): Performance is laggy at 2K resolution, and there are concerns about lag at 4K. The 4K pack also increases CPU load, suggesting resolution scaling is not optimized.
- Large disk space requirement (weight 0.19): The game requires a large amount of disk space, with additional content packs taking up almost 50 extra GB. This is a significant storage burden for players.
- Cinematics not 60fps (weight 0.19): Most content consists of movies and in-game cinematics running at 24/30fps, and cinematics are not 60fps. This affects the visual experience for players expecting smoother playback.
- Optimization issues reported (weight 0.1): Reviewers mention the game has optimization issues, leading to stutters and performance problems. This is a general but important concern for potential buyers.

Recommendations:
- Wait for sale (weight 0.1): One reviewer advises waiting for a definitive edition on sale rather than purchasing at full price on release day, suggesting the game may not be worth its initial cost.
- Not worth it (weight 0.09): One reviewer states the game is not worth purchasing, implying significant drawbacks or lack of value.

Other player notes:
- DLC and expansions criticized (weight 0.28): Players note the game is sold with expansion packs and DLC characters, and some content is listed in the DLC list. This is seen as a negative, with expectations of a definitive edition later.
- Large download size (weight 0.27): The game requires about 44.1 GB of disk space, and content requires a 45GB download. This is a concern for players with limited storage, especially on Steam Deck.
- Content should be day one (weight 0.12): Some content should have been a day 1 release, indicating that players feel it was withheld for monetization. This is a negative point.
- Comparison to MK11 issues (weight 0.12): The reviewer compares the situation to MK11, noting similar issues at launch. This suggests a pattern of problematic releases from the developer.
- Defense against backlash (weight 0.12): The reviewer defends the game against backlash about being rushed, DLC, and new mechanics. This indicates a divided player opinion.
- Late fixes after release (weight 0.12): The developers fixed problems months after release, which is a common complaint. This suggests the game was not polished at launch.
- Fortnite-style item store (weight 0.12): The game has a Fortnite-style item store, which may be seen as a monetization tactic. This is a negative for some players.
- High PC requirements (weight 0.12): PC requirements are high, which may be a barrier for some players. This is a negative point.
- Game is free (weight 0.11): The game is free, which is a positive aspect for players. This reduces the barrier to entry.
- Difficulty compared to SF6 (weight 0.11): The game is compared to SF6, with the reviewer noting it is harder in some instances. This provides context on gameplay difficulty.
- Option to downsize installation (weight 0.11): The game provides an option to downsize installation, which is helpful for players with limited storage. This is a positive feature.
- Installation on older drives (weight 0.1): One reviewer installed the game on an older 970 EVO drive, implying potential performance issues. This highlights concerns about storage speed and compatibility.
- Fatalities as videos (weight 0.1): The reviewer asks whether fatalities or fatalblows are videos or the same game with better textures. This raises questions about content quality.
- Automatic updates with 4K package (weight 0.1): The game automatically updates and includes a 4k package, which may be a storage concern. This is a technical detail.
- Long game time (weight 0.1): Game time is long, which is a positive for players seeking value. This is a minor positive.
- Phone download alternative (weight 0.1): The game can be downloaded on a phone instead of the Steam Deck, offering flexibility for players. This is a minor positive note.
- Adult audience targeted (weight 0.09): The audience is adults, which is appropriate for the game's content. This is a neutral observation.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated by the monetization model, including expansion packs and DLC characters, and by the poor quality of DLC content. Technical issues such as crashes, stuttering in cinematics and story mode, forced downloads, and online connectivity problems compound the frustration. The lack of a 60fps patch and non-functional graphics options further aggravate the experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.18): Players are disappointed that the game feels like a cash grab, with DLC that offers marginal quality improvements despite large storage requirements. The cinematics remain at 30 FPS even after downloading 45GB of content, and the story mode suffers from amateurish techniques and repetitive fighting moves. The game appears to have needed more development time.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.13): Players are satisfied when the 4K pack works as promised and 60fps is fully implemented, and when the content greatly improves optional aspects. The 4K visuals are praised, and fatalities look better and are easier to perform. Overall, the game's quality and the DLC are considered good.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited because the game hooks them and shows potential for a lot of play time. The inclusion of Johnny Cage in a bikini in 4K adds to the excitement.
- Confusion (weight 0.04): Players are confused by the thumbs-down rating because most content is movies and cinematics at 24/30 fps, and they do not see a difference in the 4K Cinematic Pack.
- Amusement (weight 0.04): Players find it amusing that WB is not charging for this content, and the content itself provides amusement.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.02): Players are dissatisfied because they have to download 22GB just to delete the DLC, which is a significant inconvenience.
- Concern (weight 0.02): Players are concerned that the 45GB download size might be too much for the Steam Deck, potentially causing storage or performance issues.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Players enjoy the game more than SF6, indicating a positive comparison and overall enjoyment.
- Indifference (weight 0.02): Players feel indifferent because the difference is not much, suggesting the content or changes do not significantly impact their experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate that the developers provide the option to downsize the installation, which helps manage storage space.
- Sarcasm (weight 0.02): Players sarcastically note that the developers fixed problems months later, implying the fixes were overdue.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry about the poor quality of cutscenes in the story mode at release and the long delay in fixing them, which is a significant issue.
- Annoyance (weight 0.02): Players are annoyed that the game automatically updates with a 4K package that cannot be deleted, wasting SSD space.
- Approval (weight 0.02): Players approve of the detail in cinematics, which is a positive aspect of the game.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope for a 60fps update for cinematics, indicating a desire for improved performance.}