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1992

The 1992 arcade classic is known for its digitized actors, brutal one-on-one duels and the infamous bloody Fatality finishers that made it both famous and controversial.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mortal Kombat special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mortal Kombat 4

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Brings what grabs you about Mortal Kombat: melee combat with weapons or fists, co-op or multiplayer and combat with precise timing.

Mortal Kombat 4 is the series' first game with 3D character models, delivering one-on-one brawls with gory fatalities and a roster of returning fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Liu Kang. It adds weapon-based combat and the main villain Shinnok.

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Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Dark, serious atmosphere

The first Mortal Kombat on next-gen consoles features a rebuilt 3D fighting engine with multiple stances per character and the series' infamous gory fatalities. A roster of returning fighters and newcomers keeps the duels varied.

Mortal Kombat 3

Competing against other players

A brutal 2D fighting classic with digitized fighters, a run button and chain combos, famous for its gory Fatalities and punishing boss fights against Motaro and Shao Kahn. It shines brightest in head-to-head local versus matches.

Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Mortal Kombat II

Competing against other players

The brutal arcade fighting classic with digitized fighters, iconic characters like Kitana and Shao Kahn, and its notorious, expanded fatalities. It shines brightest in head-to-head matches against friends.

Art of Fighting

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

The King of Fighters '95

Competing against other players

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

Nidhogg 2

Competing against other players

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you shift between a main line and a sway line to dodge attacks. Matches rely on precise timing and duels against friends or the AI.

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