Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection Faces a Refund Crisis
While promising nostalgia, the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection has become the center of an unexpected controversy. While preserving the original arcade feel, the collection’s AI difficulty has led to many players requesting refunds. The experience, which has become a nightmare for modern gamers, has divided even fans familiar with the classic era. All eyes are on how the developer will respond to these reactions.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection’s Difficulty and Refunds Spark Controversy
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection was released for those seeking a return to the series’ roots. The game retains the same input-reading AI, which instantly reads player commands, as in the original arcade versions. This feature was designed to consume coins at the time, but many players today consider it unfair.
In posts shared on Reddit, some users began reporting that they had received refunds due to the “too difficult” experience of the collection. Most notably, the commenter claimed to have followed the series since childhood. Among the reactions, one complaint was, “I bought it expecting a remaster, but the old games have been preserved exactly as they were.” Some fans, however, argue that this structure has been preserved, saying it’s part of the nostalgic experience.
Another interesting point is that Sony normally doesn’t accept refunds for digital games. With exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077 and MindsEye, such refunds are rare. However, screenshots are circulating showing some users receiving confirmation from PlayStation customer service for the Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection. It appears this situation is more widespread than expected.
The controversy isn’t just about the difficulty. There have also been reported input lag issues with the PS5 version, and developer Digital Eclipse has announced that it’s working on a patch to fix this. More technical details are expected soon. The community is currently pondering, “Preserving nostalgia or adapting it for today’s players?” The question is being hotly debated.
Experts and fans alike believe the developers will likely add a rebalanced difficulty mode, or low-aggression mode, as an option in the future. For now, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection has drawn both veteran and modern audiences into the same arena—but this time, the most talked-about combat element is the AI.
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