About Mortal Kombat
The original fighting game in the Mortal Kombat series, known for its one-on-one combat and graphic finishing moves that sparked controversy over video game violence.
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game focused on one-on-one matches known for its gore elements. It’s the first title in the series that consists of multiple sequels and spin-offs. The plot follows Liu Kang, a monk who needs to defeat evil mage Shang Tsung and save the world. To do so, he takes part in the deadly tournament called Mortal Kombat and has to fight every participant over to get to Shang Tsung and his monstrous ally Goro. There are seven playable characters in Mortal Kombat, however, unlike in other fighting games, each of them has almost the same stats with a small difference in abilities. The core feature of the game is its unique control scheme that includes not only using buttons but also moving a joystick in eight directions. Every character has a set of attacks which can be performed by tapping a combination of buttons and the joystick's moves. The most-known element of the fight is so-called Fatality that allows brutally finishing the defeated opponent.
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How long does it take to beat Mortal Kombat?
Players report about 24 hours of playtime on average for Mortal Kombat. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is a Fighting game, released in 1992.
Is Mortal Kombat worth playing?
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game from 1992. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Garou: Mark of the Wolves, The King of Fighters '99, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
What games are similar to Mortal Kombat?
Games similar to Mortal Kombat include: Garou: Mark of the Wolves, The King of Fighters '99, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000, The Last Blade (1997), Double Dragon, Fatal Fury Special, Dead or Alive 2, Soulcalibur, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.