The guys over at IGN have now gotten their chance to review the GameCube version of Mortal Kombat: Deception, which just hit most stores yesterday. From the article:

Unfortunately, the GameCube version of Mortal Kombat: Deception has arrived both five months after its PlayStation 2 and Xbox counterparts and without an online version. That's definitely disappointing when you consider that the technology is in place to sustain an online for Nintendo's console. Sega did it years ago with Phantasy Star Online.

The good news, however, is that GameCube owners do at least get a very competent port with a couple of unique exclusives. Not only are all the main modes and Kontent extras perfectly intact, but the GCN build also boasts two new extras sure to please Mortal Kombat fans. Franchise characters Goro and Shao Kahn are unlocked and fully playable from the start. The fighters come to GameCube complete with unique fatalities and Hara Kiris, and they look better than ever thanks to realistic 3D modeling and animation.

To read the article in its entirety, click here. By the way, IGN Insider members get access to more web features, such as their Head-to-Head Comparison, Video Review, and Strategy Guide. Thanks to MK forum forum/chat member Baraka_MK for the tip!