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Mortal Kombat (PS Vita)

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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.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 8
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

8

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.66
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
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

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Mortal Kombat (PS Vita), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mortal Kombat (PS Vita)?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Mortal Kombat (PS Vita): its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Mortal Kombat (PS Vita)?

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.