Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

About

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe pits 22 iconic fighters from two worlds in a crossover brawl. The game blends 2D combat with light 3D flourishes, emphasizing special moves over intricate combo systems. Each character, 10 from Mortal Kombat, 10 from DC, plus a shared boss, brings their signature abilities. DC heroes replace traditional Fatalities with "Heroic Brutalities," disabling foes without lethal force to keep in line with their code. The merged universes create chaotic clashes as Shao Kahn and Darkseid fuse into Dark Kahn, sparking rage-driven battles. Characters swing between their personalities and Dark Kahn’s influence, fueling a story where each side blames the other for the collision. Single-player and multiplayer modes let you test strategies across these volatile matchups. A niche title with a cult following, it’s a wild experiment that leans into absurdity more than depth.

Storyline

After Shao Kahn's invasion of Earthrealm is halted by Raiden's forces of light, Raiden blasts and sends Kahn through a portal. At exactly the same time on Earth, Superman stops Darkseid's Apokoliptian invasion by blasting Darkseid with his heat vision as he enters a boom tube. These acts do not destroy either of them, but merge them into Dark Kahn, and causes the DC and Mortal Kombat universes to merge. As this happens, the characters' abilities fluctuate, causing violent "rage" outbreaks that are actually the feelings of Dark Kahn being infused in the characters from afar. With each world thinking that the other is responsible for the merger, they fight each other until only one fighter from each side remains.