MK1 vs MK11: (2024) Which is Better? | Mortal Kombat

Which is better!? Mortal Kombat 1 or Mortal Kombat 11!? Pros and Cons and what they Bring to the table for the Mortal Kombat Franchise. What changes were made to the mechanics of the game, and even going over game modes, game features, and more! Which one is better overall, and better for YOU! Remember to SUBSCRIBE for more Mortal Kombat content!
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[@onestep]

What do you like about MK1 or Mk11 more than the other!? Let me know! And for MK11 vs MKX Check out this video 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoqYYap3btSBgq8si=9lFoChe5VgYnCWVw Remember to SUBSCRIBE for more Mortal Kombat kontent 🔥

[@F1rsttimer]

The lack of variety in gameplay is the defining factor for me here. MK11 had players using characters differently, but in MK1, all characters play the same online. I feel like I'm doing the same thing every game depending on the opponents character choice.

[@onestep]

Mm interesting perspective. I can see that

[@FatalxZilla]

That’s crazy even the tournaments had semi mirror matches with diff kameos and their play styles were SO different bc of that I will give you that the meta is huge so generally you only find 1-3 kameos with a main fighter but that’s not to say the other 20 aren’t used and change the characters gimmick and game plan drastically

[@correctopinion4708]

​@@FatalxZillathat's very true mk11 had variations in specials mk1 has variations in kameos both lead to different styles

[@christianhenry4173]

Mk11 was just overall superior excluding graphics.

[@CaptainDanteOfficial]

@@F1rsttimer Saying Mk11 had more gameplay variety than Mk1 is wild… If there is one thing MK1 surpasess MK11 by a mile its gameplay

[@J_GARCIA1028]

MK1 in terms of gameplay that wins but in terms of content that goes to MK11 all the way

[@lordtark6736]

Mk1 wins in terms of gameplay? What are you smoking?

[@J_GARCIA1028]

@@lordtark6736 yeah I am 💨 😎

[@magg0t4]

Hated MK11, but love MK1. They brought back the combos

[@onestep]

It’s so good 🔥

[@jorbu1423]

Mk1 is still getting support so we still can't decide but do Far I think Mk1 is alot better

[@krobdawg]

MK11 might have more going for it (at the moment) but the gameplay in MK1 is just so much better than MK11, thus easily making MK1 better

[@gamingshawnandjewel6233]

Overall I’d have to say. MK11. I also had a rough start to MK11 but after some time got used to it Gameplay: I’ll admit I like MK1 better the roll aways and krushing blows got annoying I like mk1. Breaker feature Graphics: MK11 wins hands down!!! The best looking Mortal Kombat game Customization options: MK11. They had better skins..better moves…you can have different variations of the same character different intros and outros Fatalities/Brutalities: MK 11 was better fatalities in this game are just so so. Brutalities are ok just wish we had more Guest characters: playing Spawn and Terminator was fun. I’m beginning to get tired of all these guest characters though most. Omni-man and Homelanders just wanna stay in the sky all game In the expansion pack/kombat pack2. I hope they add friendships or animalities something unique to the game

[@onestep]

I really hope they continue to add stuff to MK1 as well (I’m sure they will)

[@isxl-iy2gk]

Nah I would say graphically mk1 looks way better but character models goes to mk11, I think that's what u mean

[@gamingshawnandjewel6233]

@@isxl-iy2gk Character models look great. In MK11 but also The stages look better on MK11 to me I will say this game did a good job on. Reptile and Ermac this is the best they’ve ever looked in my opinion

[@isxl-iy2gk]

@gamingshawnandjewel6233 on the skins u can't even compare the two bc mk11 has been out for 4 years, of course it's gonna gave more content/skins, we not even in the first full year of mk1, two yes I will say I prefer the character models, but as far as actual graphics on a technical level, mk1 is leagues above, I mean the game looks sharper, it's way more vibrant, alot of things especially specials are alot more detailed

[@masteroftrolling7838]

It’s a difficult question to answer but me personally I would say Mk1 is better in terms of story, gameplay and roster but Mk11 is better in terms of customisations, variety in variants and different game modes.

[@onestep]

Ya I can see that too

[@barrysmith4610]

The only thing MK1 has over 11 is the gameplay speed and combo potential. MK11 beats it in everything else from Story, Costumes, krypt, etc. They both tie with Guest Char options though

[@XD_joker571]

Tf u smoking mk 1 has better story, better characters better, graphics

[@barrysmith4610]

@@XD_joker571 what exactly are you smoking MK1 story was crap and graphics are a given sherlock its the latest game siiigghhh smh

[@BlueCourville]

Nuh the guest characters in mk 1 is stupid and random asf you swear they just hit random select every character like peacemaker who tf ask for this character to be in mortal kombat or 2 wanna be superman rip offs

[@teslahhenry102]

⁠@@XD_joker571mortal kombat 1 would be good if it wasn’t complete garbage. The combos are decent don’t get me wrong but the boring combos and graphics is all it has going for itself. The customization took a huge plummet. There’s nothing besides garbage invasions and towers.a the cosmetics are horrible and the Kameos could’ve been a cool introduction but they all are garbage

[@nolbertocarrillo6015]

MKX is better than both low-key that game is underrated af

[@onestep]

MKX is amazing

[@darkwolf8180]

Yep MKX is another Level...waaayy better than Both

[@RS-ob1vr]

@@nolbertocarrillo6015 I love how every Halloween u can play MKX and the bigg spider comes down on the screen and huge ! .tries to scare u if u don,t know it,s coming . Have all 3 Mk . Fave is Still MKX . it,s old school now as well.

[@LostinCordolium]

for me mk11 is better i had rough start with the game cause it was so different but it became my favorite out of all mk9,x,11 and 1 but mk trilogy will always be the best in my opinion. i think break-away would be better for mk1 cause everyone does a lot of damage and breakers would be better for mk11 cause mk11 is the most balanced mk game they made sometimes too balanced mk11 is not perfect but the krypt was done beautifully and i liked towers of time so you could get skins for a characters you want not waste time with skins you dont care and not to mention why mk11 is the goat is online so much stuff to do kombat league was better loved the king of the hill and omg we had Rooms in mk11 if you dont know what Rooms are i am sorry bro but that is one thing mk1 needs and they need balance kameo system so you cant make a move safe cause of kameos, mk11 if a move was unsafe you would get rekt we learn from mistakes but mk1 teaches a dirty way to play fighting games. but both games are fun nice video btw keep up the good work and i wish you a good and happy day

[@onestep]

Oh man I WISH MK1 got rooms. I know they will One day but they need em asap lol ya got some great points though too! I have high hopes for the future of MK1. Let’s hope it continues to get better and better

[@balloonbunny-371]

My biggest gripe with mk1 is the movement. I had a really hard time adjusting to the dashing and blocking projectiles.

[@onestep]

Fair enough. Just keep at it, you’ll get there 🔥

[@vlad-ut1sz]

Dash blocking is a skill you must practice like everything else,just keep practicing and it will feel natural in no time

[@Highnezs]

I just bought mk11 and I can't find a match it takes 5 minutes then says opponent left i play pc steam

[@pranavsawargaonkar7301]

i play pc steam and i always get match under 1 minute

[@Highnezs]

@@pranavsawargaonkar7301 what gamemode do you play?

[@pranavsawargaonkar7301]

@@Highnezs mostly casual and sometimes ranked but if u dont find match soon in ranked then try to find match in casual versues . According to steam chart mk11 has more people playing it right now then mk1 i think it should be more easy to find match in mk 11

[@Highnezs]

@@pranavsawargaonkar7301 thank you so much i am level 1 and i think it has something to do with my level but i didnt try casual i will try it thanks again

[@pranavsawargaonkar7301]

@@Highnezs welcome man i think it will be better to complete story first if you are lvl 1 then jump into online so u will understand the few basic mechanism

[@MrMikDra]

I had a better start with MK1 then with MK11… I didn’t like the kameo-System but for me, the fighting in MK1 feels way better than MK11… The big problem of MK1 for me is the lack of single player game modes… BUT… I didn’t have a lot of time to play the game, as I had 5 years ago, so for me it is okay… Invasions are more fun for me, the Krypt was to grindy for me and the towers of time has set me under pressure to play as often as I could… so I played MK11 even if I didn’t really enjoyed it, because of this feeling… I didn’t play MK at online mode ever…

[@mrshowtime940]

I started with Mk11 but hasn’t that much playtime. I really enjoyed Krypta and the Tower System. But now I’m fully into MK1 and I love it. For me it’s definitely better because the Gameplay feels way smoother. The look is dope, combos are more enjoyable and the Kameo system is great. MK1 is more fun playing online but Tower System and Krypta was better in MK11. Sry for my bad english I’m from Germany ✌🏼

[@onestep]

Thanks for the support!

[@TonyG718]

Next to Street Fighter 3rd Strike, Guilty Gear Xrd, MK11 is probably my favorite fighting game of all time. I had no issues with gameplay, combos or whatever, MK11 is quite possibly the best graphically fighter in the biz. I love MK1 as well. But MK11 had the best version of its characters and best guest fighters in the franchise. The texture work and character sculptures are incredible.

[@RevengerX-1]

Funny how the variation is “off brand Thor” but Raiden is more creative and versatile with his lightning powers. He can teleport instantly with lightning shoot lightning blasts from his body summon lightning turn into lightning itself and maneuver through space and vacuum create lightning CONSTRUCTS like he’s a lantern from DC and use lightning to levitate and do basically anything like lightning telekinesis. He also doesn’t rely on his staff for anything it’s just an add on weapon if he wants to engage in bojutsu. Meanwhile Thor relies on his hammer and can’t do half the things Raiden does with his powers, Raiden relies on his own raw power not “weapons” And he’s more creative and versatile than Thor. Pretty sure he’d even destroy Thor in a fight NRS just has terrible power scaling and had Raiden lose to people like Shao in mk9 when in the real sense Raiden shouldn’t be losing to anyone 😂 if anything Thor is “Off brand Raiden”

[@kingol4801]

Thor has Odin force and higher stats. Raiden has lower stats, but greater variety. This is literally Superman VS Green Lantern match-up. And yes, although Raiden is strong, he is jack of all trades and a master of none - he does not have the magnitude to win effectively. Meanwhile Thor and Superman have raw impact that would level most. Same goes for Shao.

[@substanceabuse4667]

If we could somehow mix the two games it would be great,mk11s customization ,fast pace gameplay and crushing blows with smooth flowing fatal blow,with mk1s air combos and …and um…yeah I guess just the air combos is all they have going

[@warrenaray]

I miss the graphics and crushing blows from MK11. I’m mad that they changed the characters’ story in MK1. They completely changed rain in MK1. Besides that, MK1 is more fun to play.

[@lilcheatkev8989]

mk11 was great for me… just wish the roster was better…but they also didn’t really balance characters as much as they are in mk1… mk1 i hated in the beginning because it felt like too much ya know… it takes weeks to learn 1 character.

[@Axel_Xirics_Music]

Mortal Kombat as a franchise, always had an identity crisis. Which in some aspects, meant some form of "evolution", and I'm quoting that because it wasn't always the case, which is the complete opposite point I'm trying to make. For a while, it felt like it had SOME consistency and evolution with each iteration? Throughout the 3D era, it kinda felt like they were building something throughout Deadly Alliance up until Armageddon? Then they had a last breath with MK vs DC, which had potential to be further refined, but then they took a step back once they reformed into NRS after Midway fell, and went back to 2D format. And got SOME consistency and innovative and really fun and competitive takes from MK9 through to MKX. MK11 was divisive because it started to stray from the concepts it build previously and people were getting scared that NRS was watering down MK as a whole to start catering to more people ( Looking at you, Krushing Blows and Breakaway ). MK1 is ... in a weird spot for me. It has that gameplay charm, but it wears thin with the lack of stuff to do to keep you engaged and coming back. And no ... Invasions doesn't fix that, no matter how you flip it. If they would rework the idea and make the mesas freely explorable and make them their own "Mini-Krypts", maybe ... maybe. Otherwise ... more game modes. Owh and to calm down with the microtransactions. Soz 4 long reads.

[@balloonbunny-371]

Have flawless block u3 could be cool in mk1. I feel like mk1 has very inactive defense. Aside from flawless blocking for chip damage.

[@onestep]

Ya I could see that too 😅

[@malicious1829]

But lets talk about the Rosters & DLC (not including the cameo fighters), Who do you guys thibk has the better Roster & DLC...MK1 or MK11 ? 3...2...1...GO ! 😄

[@edenialives]

Gameplay in MK1 is much more balanced and creative imo. But the MK Feeling was way more better for me in MK11 (Gear, Endings, Krypt and stuff)

[@DB-bq6zc]

MK1 for me. People are not using the kameo system as intended. Since kameos are suppose to change up how the main fighter fights. Most of the kameos need buffs to get the most outta the kameo system.

[@darnelljoiner2873]

I just like them both.😅.

[@onestep]

Great answer 🔥

[@austinely8697]

MK1 has it’s problems, but the scrubby gameplay in 11 holds it back so entirely. At least MK1 is fun with creativity

[@darkwolf8180]

MK11 is waayy better but MK1 is a lil bit faster

[@IAmKmillionaire]

Mk11's fighting system is better as its slightly better in regards of frame data and hit boxes being more accurate compared to mk1's system doesn't make sense half the time. In mk1, it will clearly be your turn and you still get punished. You can be doing a hit where your leg/arm is through your opponent yet you get grabbed?????? Crap like This happens too often in mk1 causing you to lose close games.

[@KINGDONsfa]

MK 11 is a masterpiece

[@mitchcedras7032]

MK1 plays better (although not great), but MK11 I still feel had better kaharacter models. MK1 looks generic.

[@kal--yt4es]

Personally i prefer to play mk1 than mk11 due to how the gameplay feels. Idk why i feel 1 is alot smoother and i also prefer its fatal blows cause animations but thats all personal opinion so dont come after me for this. Mk1 was also the first ever mk game i ever played so there is alot of bias in my take (Edit) I bought mk11 after i got mk1 and have been playing that every once in a while aswell

[@LoveXSoraTTV]

They just don’t got all the crazy skins as mk11 that we used to have atleast 100 a character skins but now we have to wait for them mk1 is lacking in a lot of areas but it’s still a fun game to play not better than mkx combo wise and not better variety wise in mk11

[@onestep]

Fair points

[@Rayne__79]

Mk9 had my favorite game play

[@onestep]

Also a great choice

[@kineticDrix]

Gotta be mk1 for me (even tho i have not played it). I've played mk11 for a year and just got bored of the gameplay. It was hard for me to get a 40% combo and there is less combos you can do really, i also hate the roster, very boring characters. Mk1 tho has amazing kharacters and many combo roots with the kameos. I love gameplay more then customization so it goes to mk1

[@AlexMartinez-er2ty]

Tho MK1 is better IMO, it needs the customization variety MK11 had Invasions < Krypt

[@onestep]

100%

[@vipxv]

In gameplay it is a no brainer win for mk1, 11 probably had some of the worst mechanics in fighting games ever and on a character design level each character is way more deep in mk1 than 11

[@KamenRiderBlackSun]

MK11 graphics still looks pretty

[@Avenue77]

Mk11 all day...but I like the way Mk1 looks

[@onestep]

@@Avenue77 fair enough

[@travonmallory5666]

“Better” is quite subjective. Lol

[@onestep]

True

[@NXIV_____1]

I play for the gameplay and MK1 is far better

[@onestep]

MK1 gameplay is amazing

[@mikebenny99]

Mk1 is so much better gameplay wise and to watch competitively. MK 11 was so boring gameplay wise and to watch. Now MKX was the best but between these two, MK 1 by far. Everyone just likes to hate on the current game. Wait until MK 2 comes out

[@onestep]

Totally agree 🔥

[@michealmosh5537]

You’re right man , I really love mk1, although I miss krushing blows lol

[@dennismoose2152]

the controversy is that mk1 is boring to watch.... how bro

[@dennismoose2152]

@@animodev2099 kids these days😂 take it easy on him this might be his first MK game since he was born

[@HIRO-we9je]

How about doing all 😂 Mkx vs. Mk11 vs. Mk1

[@onestep]

Not a bad idea actually 🔥

[@WOLFKILLS]

Mk1 fo sure

[@tombra3059]

I had a lot more hours into MK11.. just because of the Krypt and towers. Invasions & Towers is so boring and unnecessary. I’m shocked that neither MK11 nor MK1 had Tag Team. If I had to decide to only keep one.. I would lean towards MK1. Gameplay and Kombos are so fire Roster is my favorite (closest is MK9) Overall vibe is so fresh yet so klassic MK1 deserved lots of it’s critics for being lackluster outside of the gameplay. If I can add a wish: I hope they bring Tag team back. Best to MK1. 🙂

[@onestep]

Tag team would be super interesting

[@weekscarr009]

I like Mk1 better, to me it was easier to pick up and get into versus Mk11

[@kev-da-kiiwol6825]

Mk11 all the way

[@ayremix]

I thing, MK11 is better than MK1 because: No random kameo bulshits Better gear and RPG tower system Better and detailed shadows and face models Lot of things for casual players Better hit feeling. MK1 have more combo potential but Kameo system = Meta system and i hate it. No body cares combos, juts use OP Meta Kameo and win...

[@onestep]

To each their own for sure

[@Dr490n28]

The detailed shadows and face models is where I disagree MK1 looks better by far

[@cyplox6171]

It's obvious MK1 is far greater than mk11 but the skins and costumes

[@onestep]

Hopefully we’ll gain more soon!

[@dennismoose2152]

mk11 had atyle very comix book like, meanwhile mk1 looks like throw up

[@Dr490n28]

That is not true and you are overreacting

[@Dr490n28]

It’s a better looking game than mk11

[@dennismoose2152]

@@Dr490n28 wrong mk11 was ok, but mk1 has loads of clipping( misalnigned animations to blame), frame issues and other optimization problems. not to mention in the first scene on the story mode shang tsungs voice actor sound far away when hes close and close when far (a sound design flaw) not to mention the lousy character voice actors "nitara" and "homeboy" to start...... this game man name a mechanic or aspect and its sure left alot to be desired...

[@dennismoose2152]

constructive criticism is the only way the developers/investors will begin to take notice man... dont think that defending them is ever going to help the franchise....

[@Dr490n28]

@@dennismoose2152 mk11 is a completed final version of the game So that clipping is not a good enough argument Also you gotta keep in mind that they used a different engine

[@Shellzwick]

Mk1 and mk11 are both fun games but mk11 is a little better

[@onestep]

How so?

[@Shellzwick]

@@onestep I think the cameos aren't necessary and the characters in mk11 had more combo options

[@13TxAxK60]

MKX wins.

[@mehdisadouni9337]

I think it's unpopular opinion But Invasion in MK1 is great and I'm flabbergasted that so many people hate it. The Elements system Make you play with all characters and learning all of them not just one. And also The Relics are so fun and game changing when you go deep into it. And The Klue missions are so cool.

[@onestep]

I can totally see that too. Glad you enjoy it!

[@dennismoose2152]

yeah you also have to grind for 50 minutes each character in order to "unlock" new fatalities which is just BATTLEPASS but rebranded to make you think theres gameplay involved

[@dennismoose2152]

unpopular for a reason.

[@cptfred2361]

Mk11 all day all night!

[@onestep]

To each their own 🔥

[@JonklerEditz]

@@onestep and to all their each 💀 don’t let me cook

[@rando8831]

For me mk1 is better in almost every single way. In the NRS games, mk11 was hands down the worst for me

[@onestep]

Respect the honesty 🔥

[@Dustin-by7qv]

I still think MK11 looks better by far

[@onestep]

Fair enough

[@darkwolf8180]

Sure

[@AmaanSubzero]

Mk9 > any

[@charlestoncharles7235]

Mj 11 was better but the characters are to fat

[@onestep]

To fat?

[@Twisted_Ozzy]

Gameplay/mechanics: MK1 Presentation: MK11 Story mode: MK1 Online: MK11 Overall content: MK11 So overall to me gameplay is king, so I would say MK1 is better overall.

[@onestep]

I agree 🔥

[@satirelvr_]

Mk 1 overall is better, gameplay and character development. In Mk 11 the character moves seemed rushed, boring, and similar. Mk1 is very innovated, creative.

[@joemomma9903]

I hated mk11 but it beats mk1 easily

[@onestep]

How so?

[@joemomma9903]

@@onestep the customization,game modes and the lack of micro transactions

[@teslahhenry102]

I prefer mk11. Mortal kombat 1 is boring and there is legit nothing to do at all. It’s the same washed up repetitive combos and nothing besides the graphics is unique

[@Zone6_YTSC]

1 is cheap

[@onestep]

How so?

[@Zone6_YTSC]

@@onestep floaty characters, the DLCs are getting ridiculous, The DLCs should have a separate NRS game, more focused should be on the MK characters development as opposed to gimmicks like John Cena as Peacemaker

[@heatstroke2944]

Them both are bad 🗑️

[@onestep]

Man can’t enjoy anything

[@heatstroke2944]

@@onestep 😂 if u think that doing unsafe move into kameo is fun feel sorry for u