Followers aren’t pleased with the Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer for Nintendo Swap, and I don’t blame them. At across the 1:53 mark within the video, a Steam achievement is clearly seen within the backside proper nook. It’s common for trailers to characteristic footage from the PC model of their sport, nonetheless, it’s a bit disingenuous on this case. There technically is a “Footage Not Closing” message however I feel there’s a distinction between not last, and easily footage from a distinct model altogether.

It’s no secret that the Swap model of Mortal Kombat 1 seems to have some points. Gamers on Swap have voiced their disappointment with the model, citing efficiency points and really dated visuals. It is a state of affairs the place the PC model and the Swap model are primarily lightyears aside. In that sense, it’s a bit deceptive to be exhibiting off a model of the sport that received’t look something just like the model you’d be buying. Which, whereas we’re on the topic, I can’t imagine the Swap model is $70 as effectively.

Good sport, dangerous Swap port

On PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Collection X|S, Mortal Kombat 1 is reviewing very effectively up to now, with between an 86-88 common. Nonetheless, it seems the Swap model is simply an absolute mess, and seems it merely shouldn’t have even been tried on the now-dated {hardware}. In line with IGN, the Swap model has “quite a few bugs plaguing each graphics and gameplay” and is “all-around aggravating to play”.

Artistic Director at NetherRealm Studios Ed Boon just lately advised BBC that the Swap model will “completely be getting an replace” that may “deal with a variety of the issues” that gamers appear to be sad about with the port.

Look, I get it. There are some individuals on the market who wish to play Mortal Kombat on their Swap, so they need to be given an possibility. However charging the identical value because the far superior PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S editions simply feels mistaken. And if it’s a a lot completely different model by way of efficiency and visuals, present that model.

Mortal Kombat 1 is accessible now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S, and Nintendo Swap.