Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition Review
TOASTYYYYYYY!!!
Mortal Kombat has always been about excess — excess gore, excess style, and excess swagger. Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition takes that and cranks it up like a malfunctioning arcade cabinet. If the standard edition is a solid uppercut, the Definitive Edition is a full‑body Fatality.
Mortal Kombat 1 was already a confident reboot: cinematic story, crunchy combat, and a roster that blends nostalgia with bold new takes. The Definitive Edition doesn’t reinvent the game — it engorges it. This is NetherRealm saying, “What if we just gave you everything at once?”
Gameplay: Still the King of Crunch
The core fighting remains as sharp as a freshly honed kunai. MK1’s emphasis on fluid combos, Kameo assists, and cinematic brutality is unchanged — and still wildly satisfying. The Definitive Edition doesn’t tweak the mechanics; it just gives you more toys to break bones with.
Story: Now With More Chaos
The base game’s story mode is already a blockbuster-length martial arts soap opera. The Definitive Edition adds the Khaos Reigns story expansion, which deepens the reboot’s timeline shenanigans and gives fan‑favorite characters more spotlight. It’s a meaty addition that feels like a true continuation rather than a side dish.
Roster: A Festival of Fan Service
This is where the Definitive Edition flexes. If you ever wanted MK1 to feel like a multiverse comic book crossover, this is your moment. Heroes, villains, movie skins, guest fighters — it’s all here, and it’s all gloriously unhinged.
What the Definitive Edition Includes
Based on official details from WB Games and support documentation, the Definitive Edition bundles every major piece of DLC released so far, plus exclusive extras. Here’s the full breakdown:
1. Khaos Reigns Story Expansion
A full narrative continuation of the main game’s story.
2. Kombat Pack (First Pack)
Playable fighters:
Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda Takahashi, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, and Homelander
Kameo fighters:
Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, and Ferra
3. Kombat Pack 2
Playable fighters:
Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, T‑1000 (Terminator 2)
Kameo fighter:
Madam Bo
4. Additional Fighters & Unlocks
Shang Tsung (playable), Havik instant unlock, Kameo Unlock Pack
5. Movie & Premium Skins
Mortal Kombat II movie skins for Johnny Cage, Shao Kahn, Kitana, Scorpion
Mortal Kombat (2021) movie skin for Sub‑Zero
Tournament Liu Kang skin
Jean‑Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage
6. Bonus Currency
1250 Dragon Krystals
Verdict: The Ultimate MK1 Experience
If you skipped MK1 at launch, the Definitive Edition is unquestionably the version to get. It’s the full package — story, fighters, cosmetics, and cross‑media fan service bundled into one brutal, beautiful offering.
If you already own the standard edition, the value depends on how much you care about the DLC roster and expanded story. But for newcomers or lapsed fans, this is the most complete, most chaotic, and most celebratory version of Mortal Kombat 1 available.
