Synopsis
by Kyle Knight
This text refers to the Arcade version of this title.Mortal Kombat is a 2D fighting game with digitized actors for characters and a five-button control system. There are two sets of punch and kick buttons for high and low strikes. The fifth button is designated as the block button. After winning his or her second round against an opponent, the victor has the option of performing a fatality. The defeated opponent will stand dazed for a few seconds, during which you can perform a specific button and joystick sequence to kill the opponent in a particularly gory way. Fatalities have no actual effect on gameplay, but because of their bloody nature Mortal Kombat is meant for mature audiences only.
Every great fighter aspires to participate the Mortal Kombat tournament. Being invited is a great honor, as it means that you're considered one of the best fighters in the world. The tournament is held once each generation, and the winner is recognized as the greatest fighter of his or her generation.
The latest tournament is being hosted by Shang Tsung, a powerful and evil wizard. Seven fighters will be participating, each with his or her own reasons for competing. The victor will have to fight against Shang Tsung's inhuman champion Goro, and then against the wizard himself.
Extra Creditsby All Game Guide
Capcom's Street Fighter II may have been the originator of the modern 2D fighter, but the genre would not be the same without Mortal Kombat. While it would never become quite as popular as Street Fighter II and its brood, Mortal Kombat helped usher in an era of videogames where realistic violence was a major selling point.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Arcade
Midway Manufacturing Co.
Midway Manufacturing Co.
1992
Game Boy
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Probe Software Ltd.
1993
IBM PC Compatible
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
1995
Macintosh
1993
Sega Game Gear
Arena Entertainment
1992
Sega Genesis
Arena Entertainment
Probe Software Ltd.
1993
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Sculptured Software, Inc.
1993
Extra credits by All Game Guide
Capcom's Street Fighter II may have been the originator of the modern 2D fighter, but the genre would not be the same without Mortal Kombat. While it would never become quite as popular as Street Fighter II and its brood, Mortal Kombat helped usher in an era of videogames where realistic violence was a major selling point.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Arcade
Midway Manufacturing Co.
Midway Manufacturing Co.
1992
Game Boy
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Probe Software Ltd.
1993
IBM PC Compatible
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
1995
Macintosh
1993
Sega Game Gear
Arena Entertainment
1992
Sega Genesis
Arena Entertainment
Probe Software Ltd.
1993
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Sculptured Software, Inc.
1993
Controls: Joystick/Gamepad
Warnings: Animated Violence, Blood
Flags: Motion-Capture Animation, Voice, Based on an Arcade Game
Included in Package: 22-page Instruction Manual, Registration Card