Review · Arcade · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Reviewed: 14 May 2026
Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3
Midway Games · 2008
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
51 /100
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is a fighting game that builds reaction time and strategic thinking, with combat violence typical of the genre.
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
28
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.40 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe offers opportunities for players to develop strategic thinking and reaction time through its fighting mechanics. The diverse roster of characters from both franchises can also expose players to different narrative perspectives and character archetypes.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The primary risk in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is the high level of violence, characteristic of the Mortal Kombat series, although it is toned down compared to other entries. This could be a concern for younger or more sensitive players. There's also a potential for competitive toxicity in multiplayer modes.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.