Mortal Kombat Games Collection
Since its 1992 arcade debut, Mortal Kombat has redefined fighting games with brutal fatalities, deep lore, and controversial violence. Developed by Midway (later NetherRealm Studios), this iconic franchise popularized the ESRB rating system and remains a benchmark for competitive fighters.
Revolutionary Gameplay
Key innovations that changed gaming:- Fatalities: Gruesome finishing moves ("Finish Him!")
- Blood Code: Entered 'ABACABB' to unlock gore
- Secret Characters: Unlockable fighters like Reptile
- Kombat System: Unique button layout for special moves
Eras of Evolution
- Arcade Trilogy (1992-95): Established lore with Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn- 3D Transition (1997-2006): Mortal Kombat 4 to Armageddon
- Reboot Era (2011-present): Mortal Kombat 9 reset timeline with modern mechanics
- Expanded Universe: Films, TV series (Legacy), and crossovers (Injustice)
Cultural Impact
- Sparked US Congressional hearings on video game violence- Pioneered motion capture for fighters
- Maintains eSports presence with Mortal Kombat Pro Kompetition
Why It Dominates
With 25+ years of refinement, MK balances accessible combat with deep mechanics. Recent entries like Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) continue pushing graphical limits while honoring its roots.🎮All Mortal Kombat Retro Games
1993
FightingThe 1993 Genesis port of Midway's revolutionary arcade fighting game that sparked worldwide controversy with its digitized graphics and graphic fatalities. Features the original 7 characters including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Johnny Cage battling in the Outworld tournament.
1995
FightingThe definitive edition of MK3 featuring all characters from MK1-3 plus new fighters. Introduces Brutalities and enhanced Kombat mechanics.
1996
FightingThe definitive 16-bit Mortal Kombat experience, featuring a roster of 23 fighters including new additions like Cyrax and Kabal. This SNES port introduced the revolutionary 'Kombat Kodes' system and maintained the series' signature blood and fatalities.
1998
FightingThe first 3D Mortal Kombat game brings polygonal fighters to the N64 with full motion-captured animations and weapon combat. Features the ongoing battle against Shinnok with new fatalities and the debut of the 'Brutality' finishing move.
1996
FightingMortal Kombat Trilogy is a fighting game that compiles characters and stages from Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, and Mortal Kombat 3. Released for Nintendo 64 in 1996, it features enhanced graphics, new fatalities, and all playable characters from the series up to that point.
1993
FightingMortal Kombat is a legendary fighting game known for its brutal combat and fatalities. The Sega CD version features enhanced graphics, CD-quality audio, and exclusive content. Players choose from iconic fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Raiden to battle in Outworld tournaments.
1994
FightingMortal Kombat II for Sega 32X delivers the brutal arcade fighting experience with improved graphics and all the original fatalities. This port features the complete 12-character roster including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and new kombatants like Baraka and Kitana.