Review · Fighting · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Reviewed: 29 Apr 2026
PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
NetherRealm Studios · 2011
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
69 /100
Mortal Kombat (2011) is a fighting game that builds spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking, but features extreme violence and mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
56
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Mortal Kombat (2011) offers intense competitive gameplay that demands high levels of strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and precise motor control. Players will develop problem-solving skills as they learn character matchups and adapt to opponent strategies. The game's diverse roster and challenging modes provide ample opportunity for skill development and mastery.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
The game features extreme violence, gore, and mature themes, including partial nudity and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger players. Its competitive nature can also lead to frustration and potential exposure to online toxicity, despite the absence of direct stranger chat. While not designed with manipulative monetization or engagement mechanics, the intense competition can be highly engrossing.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.