For years the Mortal Kombat video-game series delivered brutal punches and ironically lighthearted gameplay. When the franchise returned this year to Playstation 4 and Xbox One consoles, the developers also released an iOS mobile version.

In this episode of  VS. we put the long-awaited console copy of Mortal Kombat X up against it’s new mobile companion. Take an in-depth look at what’s already been deemed the fastest selling game of the franchise and the portable newcomer, as we compare controls, gameplay, and graphics between both versions.

It’s a fight to the finish in normal Mortal Kombat fashion, check out the video to see who comes out on top.

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