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Metacritic 8217+

Mortal Kombat 11

NetherRealm Studios|2019ActionAdventureFighting

LumiScore

53/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

39/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Due to the mature content, parents should carefully consider if this game is appropriate for their child. For those who do play, it's important to discuss the difference between in-game actions and real-world behavior, emphasizing that the violence is fictional. Monitor online interactions to mitigate competitive toxicity.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs discuss a mission and their relationship.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about their strategies and character choices. This can be an opportunity to discuss decision-making under pressure and adapting to different challenges. You can also talk about the historical and cultural influences that inspire the diverse characters and their fighting styles.

What your child develops

Mortal Kombat 11 can enhance spatial awareness through understanding character movement and projectile trajectories. Strategic thinking is crucial for victory, as players must anticipate opponent moves and adapt their fighting style. The game also sharpens reaction time and hand-eye coordination due to its fast-paced combat.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~9hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. The all new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control to customize the fighters and make them your own.