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1997 PCPlayStation

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.

What defines Mortal Kombat 4:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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Challenging difficulty

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