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Parents Guide to Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)

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Mortal Kombat 1

2023 · Video Game

M

Content Ratings

Language3/5
Violence5/5
Sexual Content1/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense4/5
1
Family Score
Suggested Age

18+

Parent Verdict

Mortal Kombat's entire identity is spectacular gore — Fatalities show dismemberment, exposed organs, and creative executions in cinematic close-up. The fighting mechanics are excellent, but the violence is as extreme as gaming gets. Online matches can include voice chat with strangers. This is an 18 recommendation despite the M/17 label.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

1/10

Ages 18+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for Mortal Kombat 1 is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 1/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this video game is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 18+.