Mortal Kombat: A Fighting Game Legacy
From the very first Mortal Kombat to its reboot in 2011, Mortal Kombat has continually pushed the boundaries of the Fighting Game genre. It has captivated gamers for decades and cemented its place as one of the most influential franchises of all time.
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the series, there is no shortage of Mortal Kombat games to explore. With its rich history and ever-evolving gameplay, Mortal Kombat has become a household name among gamers.
Here is the complete list of all Mortal Kombat games:
Mortal Kombat (1992)
The first Mortal Kombat game introduced iconic characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Raiden. Inspired by Street Fighter 2, players took on the role of one of seven fighters, each with their own unique moves. With its realistic digitized graphics and gory fatalities, Mortal Kombat stood out from other fighting games of the time.
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Mortal Kombat II expanded the roster of playable characters, introduced new gameplay mechanics like juggling, and allowed special moves while holding down the attack button.
Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Mortal Kombat 3 refined the gameplay even further, added more characters, and transitioned from 2D to 3D polygonal models.
Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
Mortal Kombat 4 introduced gameplay mechanics still used today and marked the series' transition from 2D to 3D graphics using the Unreal Engine.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (2008)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe featured a crossover with iconic DC characters like Batman and Superman, alongside Mortal Kombat fighters.
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005)
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks was a side-scrolling game where players assumed the roles of Liu Kang or Kung Lao in their quest to defeat Goro. New characters like Kenshi and Scorpion were introduced.
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Mortal Kombat was rebooted in 2011, refreshing the storyline. This game introduced new gameplay features and characters like Johnny Cage and Kenshi.
Mortal Kombat X (2015)
Mortal Kombat X featured the return of the story mode from the rebooted game, along with enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics. New characters were introduced.
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
Mortal Kombat 11 continued the narrative from the previous game, with players taking on the role of different characters to take down Kronika. The game includes a story mode, multiplayer mode, and the challenging Towers of Time mode.
