Mortal Kombat: Deception

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Mar 1, 2005
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mortal Kombat: Deception takes the series to the next level with multiple fatalities per character, interactive backgrounds, and new game modes. For the first time in the Mortal Kombat series, you can play a free-roaming Konquest mode, board games, and a puzzle game, in addition to theMortal Kombat: Deception takes the series to the next level with multiple fatalities per character, interactive backgrounds, and new game modes. For the first time in the Mortal Kombat series, you can play a free-roaming Konquest mode, board games, and a puzzle game, in addition to the enhanced one-on-one fighting mode. Mortal Kombat: Deception supports online play for both the PS2 and Xbox Live and features online matches and tournaments as well as online gameplay capabilities for both the board game and puzzle modes.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Game Chronicles
    96
    More exceptional and more stylish than any other game in the series, Deception will provide an endless amount of entertainment.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    Offers a ton of bloody entertainment, even when going online isn't an option. [Apr 2005, p.131]
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  3. IGN
    85
    A great diversion from the usual fighting template. So while it may not be as complex or responsive as a number of other 3D (or even 2D) fighters out there, it's a hell of a lot of fun (whether you stink at it or not).
  4. GamePro
    80
    Thanks to the GameCube's unfriendly button layout, performing the new demanding dial-a-combos is harder than ever. Patient players, however, will uncover an almost overwhelming array of play modes and hidden features.
  5. Nintendo Power
    76
    The map-navigating controls are touchy in the Konquest, but as an additional mode, it's quite impressive. [May 2005, p.91]
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  6. 1UP
    75
    If you're looking at the game for continuing the fun, campy Mortal Kombat legacy, you'll find a lot to like here. If you're looking for highly technical fighting matches or evolved modern game storytelling, you'll do better looking elsewhere.
  7. GameSpy
    40
    The game's fighting mechanic was a little thin to begin with, and without an online version to lend it some legs, it gets old real fast. Playing with the GameCube controller isn't too hot, either.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. weskergamer
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    the best 3d mortal kombat game. Gerats figthers and jugabilty. Just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(!!!!!!!((!(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!((!!!!(!!!!!!!!
  2. EduardoR.
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    This game is almost perfect: the addition of "breaker" system, "death traps", 2 fatalities and 1 Hara Kiri per character and interactive This game is almost perfect: the addition of "breaker" system, "death traps", 2 fatalities and 1 Hara Kiri per character and interactive arenas makes fighting more strategic, realistic and fun. Chess and Puzzle kombat modes are nice surprises. The only big mistake of the game is the Konquest Mode. Despite this flaw, the game is GREAT!!!… Expand
  4. BrianS.
    Oct 4, 2004
    9
    Very very fun and the death traps are tons of fun to use.
  5. Chuck
    Feb 1, 2005
    9
    The game is great the fatalities are good but onaga is hard other than that the game is good.
  6. Undrmiv00d00
    Jul 8, 2011
    4
    The Gamecube's controller makes this game nearly impossible to play. Get it for PS2 or XBOX. Most of the new characters are pretty dull andThe Gamecube's controller makes this game nearly impossible to play. Get it for PS2 or XBOX. Most of the new characters are pretty dull and uninspired, but the returning fighters look as good as ever.… Expand
  7. GlebanBC
    Aug 2, 2020
    4
    This game is impossible hard! Final boss kill you for some punches! Puzzle Kombat very long. Only Chess Kombat good in this game.

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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#38 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#16 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005