Game details

Game:
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
AKA
MK vs. DCU
Genre:
Fighting
Sub Genre:
One on One
Release Date (US):
November 16th, 2008
Release Date (UK):
November 21st, 2008
Players:
1-2
Online Players:
2
Developers:
Amusement Games
Publisher:
Midway Games
Rating:
T [Teen]
PSU Rank:
43 of 1184 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
41 of 536 Games
Additional Information:
Also available on Xbox 360

About Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

For the first time ever Scorpion, Sub Zero and the warriors from Midway's billion-dollar fighting franchise face off against Batman, Superman and other iconic and powerful DC Super Heroes, featuring signature attacks for both sides and a unique and intertwining storyline, written as a collaboration between the Mortal Kombat creative team and top comic scribes Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Marvel Nights, Jonah Hex, 21 Down) and Justin Gray (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, JLA Classified, Punisher Red X-Mas, The Resistance).

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PSU Review Score
7.5
Avg. user review score:
6.9

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Summary

We've had a blast playing MK vs. DC Universe, despite its uninspired storyline.

We like

  • Comic-book humor may appeal to DC Universe fans
  • Fast-paced entertaining fights
  • Great new in-fight features

We dislike

  • Some pitiful excuses for starting fights
  • Didn't see any fatalities from A.I.
  • Lack of game modes

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With the possibility of upsetting its legion of fans it was a brave move by Midway to change a winning formula, but after 15 years, and considering over a dozen games have been born from the Mortal Kombat franchise, it was arguably an action that was long overdue. Merging its heavyweight roster of characters, including the electrifying Raiden and the knife-throwing Kano with that of the infamous DC Universe and its catalog of ...

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Unlockable: Shao Kahn

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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe News

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    Midway has confirmed that work has already started on the next entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise. The publisher also revealed that the latest instalment in the venerable beat ‘em up series, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, has shipped 1.8 million units globally on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 3...

  • MK vs. DC Universe U.S. version cut, U.K. gets more gore

    The Senior Producer of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Hans Lo, has told PSU in an exclusive interview that the U.K. version of its upcoming fighting game will be far more brutal and bloodier than its U.S. counterpart. “It’s all down to the ratings system in the two territories”,...

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    Midway has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming cross over brawler, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. Entitled simply as ‘Rage’, the footage depicts numerous characters from both franchises becoming infected by an unseen force, resulting in the victim dealing out a considerable thrashi...

  • Midway's shares fall by 12%

    Forbes is reporting that Midway, publisher of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe and Unreal Tournament 3, is currently in economic turbulence, with its stock reaching a 52 week low point after its shares dropped by 12 per cent. Redstone, the company that owns Midway, will more than likely try to sell ...

  • MK vs. DC Universe dated for U.S, Europe

    Midway has confirmed that its upcoming cross over brawler Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe will be released in North America on November 16, followed by a European launch on November 21. This latest entry in the popular fighter series pits MK staples such as Lui Kang, Scorpion and Sonya Blade agains...

  • Full MK vs DC Universe cast revealed

    Today Midway released the names of the full cast for Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, including such characters as Shao Kahn, Raiden, Darkseid, and Deathstroke. For those of you looking to pick up the game, MK vs DC is set to release on November 10. Full cast list: Mortal Kombat Scorpion Sub-...

  • Leipzig: Wonder Woman confirmed for MK vs. DC Universe

    Midway has confirmed Wonder Woman as the latest addition to the cast of its upcoming cross over fighter, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. News comes via the Leipzig Games Convention this week, where the publisher also confirmed the appearance of Mortal Kombat veterans Kano and Raiden, along with DC...

  • MK vs. DC Universe - Shangtsung and Catwoman face off

    Following the announcement of four new characters in Midway’s upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe over the weekend, we thought you’d be interested to see one of them, MK’s Shangtsung, engage in a heated match with DC's enigmatic Catwoman. To view the footage, which comes str...

  • Four more confirmed for MK vs. DC

    The Joker's cackles pierce the night as he bloodily decapitates Superman with a deadly brutality. At least, that's what we imagine will take place when the two battle it out in Midway's upcoming fighter, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Just in from Comic-Con, Jax, Kitana, Green Lantern and the Jok...

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Features

  • MK vs. DC Universe Interview with Senior Producer, Hans Lo

    With the Mortal Kombat series making its next-gen debut later this month we were invited to the bowels of London’s Soho to see how the concept of merging these two famous worlds together is coming together. We’ll have a hands-on preview of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe shortly, but to...

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