The major step Mortal Kombat 1 took by being both a sequel and a reboot could serve as the ideal blueprint for Doctor Who, as the show's soft relaunch could be the advantage it needs to finally move past its history of hit-and-miss gaming adaptations. Since it holds the accolade as the longest-running sci-fi television show, it's no surprise that Doctor Who has expanded into audiobooks, novelizations, and spin-offs. Despite this, Doctor Who's video games have seemingly struggled. Recent releases like The Lonely Assassins did well, while others like The Edge of Reality got a mixed reception.