Don't believe the fan-boys this one is a winner.
For starters I'd like to bring up the story. You have the choice to play either in regular arcade mode or you can play the story mode which allows you to pick either the MK or DC universe. From then on you do not get a choice of which character you play instead each charcter get thieer own chapter to take you through the story. This is definitely different than any other MK title I have played yet, and is a great addition. The story is well written in a comic book sort of way that explains the mergng of the two universes and makes it plausible.
The fighting is awesome. The AI is not a push over and gets tougher as you go through the story. There is an in game menu which give you a quick shot of each fighter's moves so you don't walk into any fight empty handed. The pace is furious and fun as all three kombat modes regualr, free fall, and close kombat all work seemlessly together to make you feel more like your in a action sequence for a movie rather than a fighting game. One great touch is when you defeat a fughter or are defeated before round two the defeated fighter gets up and crack's thier neck before going into the next round. The rage aspect of the game is a little cheap, but is good in a pinch to help you out in a fight or can be your biggest enemy if used by your opponent well.
The graphics look great and though the animations seem a little stiff you don;t really notice in the fray too much. The cut scenes look spectacular and the voice acting ranges anywhere from acceptable to superb.
The online fighting is n0ot to be missed especially if you have voice chat. It si a sincere blast and should not be missed.
All in all if you are a fan of fighting games I have to reccomend this game. Though it is toned down a bit it is still filled with good story and good fighting. Some of the fatalities will make you happy most won't, but if all you do is play MK for the fatalities you're missing out on th rest of a very good game.