Mortal Kombat: Every Game Ranked From Worst To Best

The 2011 reboot of Mortal Kombat was a statement, one that proclaimed that the bloody video game franchise was back with a vengeance.

After the closure of Midway and the reception of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, the brand had a lot to prove, and thankfully, MK9/MK 2011 did more than its best, which is why it is the number one game on this list.

The game was packed with the best roster in the series, bringing back nearly everyone from the original trilogy. From a gameplay perspective, MK9 was better than ever before, with a return to the 2D plane, easy-to-perform combos, and a meter system that added more depth to fighting mechanics.

The story mode was also well done, retelling the first three Mortal Kombat games with a twist. Its chapter system, allowing players to control most of the roster per segment, has since become the gold standard for storytelling in the fighting game genre.

In the end, Mortal Kombat 2011 was a fresh start for the series, and remains the best in the franchise. It captured the essence of what made MK so great, yet at the same time, modernising that for a new generation.