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Metacritic 6617+

Mortal Kombat MOBILE

Warner Bros. Interactive|2015ActionStrategyCard

LumiScore

45/ 100
CAUTION
60 min/day recommended

Growth

40/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fine Motor
  • Reaction Time

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should set clear time limits for gameplay and monitor engagement to prevent excessive play. Discuss the mature content with children to ensure they understand the difference between game violence and reality. Be mindful of potential competitive pressures from online play.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
38
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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.Fails the test

Kitana and Sonya are named female characters, but their interactions are limited to combat and do not revolve around a non-male topic.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the strategic choices made in combat and team building. If playing with an older child, you could discuss the characters and their backstories, or even the history of the Mortal Kombat franchise, to leverage potential learning about narrative and gaming culture.

What your child develops

Mortal Kombat Mobile challenges players to develop strategic thinking and quick reflexes in fast-paced combat. The card collection aspect encourages memory and planning as players build and optimize their teams. The competitive online modes can foster a sense of achievement and improvement.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Experience the over-the-top, visceral fighting of MORTAL KOMBAT X! Bring the power of next-gen gaming to your mobile and tablet device with this visually groundbreaking fighting and card collection game.