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2004 PlayStationXbox

The sixth Mortal Kombat entry delivers brutal 3D fighting and adds unusual side modes: the Konquest adventure, the chess-like Chess Kombat and Puzzle Kombat. The Krypt of unlockables adds extra content.

What defines Mortal Kombat: Deception:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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