Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has had a problematic start, receiving a “mixed” reception on Steam and mostly negative reviews on its PlayStation 5 version. This title, which aims to pay homage to the iconic video game series, has disappointed many players due to severe input latency issues and other technical glitches. According to tests conducted, the PS5 version has 108 milliseconds of latency, significantly higher than on other platforms like Switch 2 (73 ms), Xbox Series X (51 ms), and PC (22 ms).
An improper game from Digital Eclipse
Users have highlighted a number of issues, including audio problems, a high price, game errors, and deficiencies in the rollback netcode, a system that should improve the online experience. Another critical point is the absence of lobbies to play online with friends, a feature that is expected to be added in future updates.
Despite the negative reviews, Digital Eclipse has released a hotfix that improves some of the existing issues, including the audio quality in online play. Players, however, continue to express their dissatisfaction; a highlighted comment describes it as a “complete failure,” reflecting the frustration felt by many fans of the series.
On the other hand, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection includes a documentary about the series, which could attract fans of video game culture, despite the criticism. The inclusion of narrative content promises to provide enriching context about the legacy of Mortal Kombat, even though the return in terms of gameplay and performance still leaves much to be desired.