Review · Action · PS Vita
Mortal Kombat (PS Vita)
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PS Vita
NetherRealm Studios · 2011
Ludograph rating
B
Good
64 /100
Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) is a challenging fighting game that hones strategic thinking and quick reflexes, but features graphic violence.
Growth (BDS)
49
Risk (RIS)
8
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) offers a challenging and engaging experience that hones quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and precise motor skills. Players must learn character movesets, anticipate opponent actions, and adapt their strategies on the fly, fostering critical thinking and memory. The game's competitive nature can also encourage perseverance and skill mastery.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The primary risks associated with Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) stem from its mature content, including graphic violence and fatalities, which may be disturbing for younger players. While there is no stranger chat, the highly competitive nature of fighting games can sometimes lead to frustration or a sense of social comparison based on performance.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| 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.