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Mortal Kombat Switch Version Trailer Criticized for Misrepresenting Gameplay and Technical Issues

  • Launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch featured a Steam achievement, indicating PC gameplay was shown.

  • The game has already received criticism for technical issues and high price point.

  • Trailer is considered misleading/false advertising since it doesn't represent the final Switch product.

  • Fans have voiced disappointment over the buggy state of the Switch version.

  • Mortal Kombat creator promised technical issues on Switch will be addressed.

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