Mortal Kombat X or Bloodborne

MkX is not as good as Mk9, the story is quite bad and focuses on the new characters. Even if you like the new characters, it's still quite boring to sit through. If you're only buying it for single player i would pass.

Bloodborne is a faster Dark Souls, however, I wouldn't really say it the same mystery about the universe that Dark Souls has. Unless you were talking about the mystery of not really knowing what items do, which imo is the good kind of mystery.

They are both completely different games, are you in the mood for an RPG or Fighting game? whichever genre you choose pick that game.

Definitely go with MKX. You're obviously more familiar with with the series and know exactly what you are getting, but just save couple of dollars each pay check and get Bloodbourne next. However, you could also wait and get the komplete version of MKX when that Inevitably comes out. I still have to buy a PS4, I'm saving $20 a week, because the two you want are the only two that are forcing me to buy a new system.

@zombie2011 its more the mystery of not know what items do. I usually don't get into fighting game moods but i've been playing MK since the begining and MK9 really just hooked me.

Yeah the other part is i'm sure there will be MKX Komplete.

@makinbacon: The item descriptions remain obtuse, but most stuff is straightforward; the obscure stuff is mostly optional. My main tactic when playing those games is to just not worry about it - you won't see all the optional stuff without a guide, so don't stress about understanding every tiny facet of the game. Just chill out and it'll come to you in time.

Or it won't. It's such a YMMV series. MKX is probably way easier to get into, especially since you've a history with the franchise. I haven't played it, but it seems like a surer bet for you. Yeah, there'll undoubtedly be a Komplete Edition, but probably not this year. I think Bloodborne's great. I bought Bloodborne, and I'll pick up MKX at some point in the future. But I'm not you. I think you should give Bloodborne a shot, but if you can only get one game right now you might as well get the one that's an easier sell.

I would say MKX. Bloodborne is a great game and well worth your time but it's difficulty means that, if you have limited time to play, you might not have as much fun. On the other hand, WB's gross DLC means you might be better off waiting for the Komplete edition...

Well, as a Xbox One owner who didn't really care for any of the Souls games and absolutely loved MK9 and still plays it on occasion with groups of friends, I'd go with Bloodbourne. Wait, what? Bloodbourne seems like it corrects a lot about what I didn't like about the previous Souls games in terms of combat pacing, and MKX basically gave me an ultimatum with the whole "pre-order to get Goro" thing, so fuck that game.

Personally, Bloodborne. For you, MK because you wanna play it.

First hour of Bloodborne is the most brutal start of any souls game. Those games obviously don't seem to be for you so go for MKX. As a huge souls fan I even thought Bloodborne was an above average game at best.

If you really disliked the Souls game because of it's gameplay and difficulty, then by all means go for MKX.

Despite some claims, I found Bloodborne to be just as unforgiving as its predecessors.

Although, it's easily the best game I've played in 10 years time (or more)..

@dussck It wasn't that I found Demon's Souls difficult , it was just I didn't have time at that point to play it and I borrowed it from a friend. it seemed interesting though.

@makinbacon: Then go Bloodborne for Kosm' sake! :)

In this case wait for Komplete, go BB.

I ended up picking up Mortal Kombat X, it's fun and fast. But seems like i'm on a lucky streak right now. I received an amazon gift card and was able to pick up Bloodborne.

MKX. If you liked MK9 you'll like it. It's "not as good" in the way that a really great game isn't as good as a really, really great game. You won't be disappointed, and if you're the least bit interested in fighters you'll probably stick with it longer.

Bloodborne is a hard recommendation to just blindly pick up at full price if you know you'll like MK. Get Bloodborne when it's cheap if you feel like you have to give it a try.

Both games will likely be in the used bins for fairly cheep by end of July. That said I'd start with Bloodborne.

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@gregorygold: you wanna do whatever common people do?

This.

@ripelivejam: Haha! It was just always my answer to the dumb 90's binary: OASIS OR BLUR?

Whoa. I'm having the exact same predicament. My problem is my MK buddy no longer lives by me

@gregorygold: tbf 13 is an amazing album. But i digress ;)

I had the same dilemma and went with MK. Don't really have the time to invest in Bloodborne right now, and I figured MK would be the less stressful of the two. So far, I'm having a great time with it. If you liked MK9, I think you'll like X.

Bloodborne's a little bit trickier to evaluate for you. All the Souls games maintain that sense of mystery, from the lore to the mechanics. However, there are times when you're just hitting your head against a wall, fighting with those mechanics. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm not sure if that's reflected in the first 30 minutes of Demon's Souls.

As far as I see, it goes like this: MKX is familiar to you, and (to me) it feels like a stronger iteration of MK9. It seems like the safer purchase in your regard.

But, if you want to invest some time into a game and really soak up the world, Bloodborne is the stronger single player experience (it seems).

@ripelivejam: Hey, "13" is great, real good. But it's no "Common People". Or "This Is Hardcore". Or "His n Hers"! etc!
Still, we can all agree that Oasis are a steaming pile of turd. :)

If you're in a scenario where you can only get one game (especially if it's your first game on a new system) I'd say go with MKX. Also MKX is a brand new game where the online can be key so playing it while the community is at it's biggest/still learning makes sense, whereas Bloodborne is mainly a single player experience and time will have less of an impact (I know about invasions and coop but I think that the online community size of Bloodborne is less key to the experience).

Also if you have friends who will play MKX with you in person then that would really solidify it for me.

Hey there duder! The question is not even asked to be frank! It’s Mortal Kombat X all the way! I have been a fan of the game since it came up on vintage devices ages ago and I am really not willing to give up on it now! I will be getting the app on iPhone and iPad soon and from what I have been till date, it will be as awesome as ever!

Bloodborne all the way, it looks and plays brilliantly... But I only played a little of MKX and it does have it's learning curve, with Bloodborne it's easy enough to jump in and get going quite quickly.

I don't like Dark Souls or fighting games but Im really loving MKX. Story isn't as good as MK9 but there is still so much content.

I think, just based off of your post, that MKX would be your best bet for a first purchase. Though definitely consider Bloodborne sometime.