Best Mortal Kombat Games

There are way too many Mortal Kombat games out there. Which ones are worthy? Let’s deliver our verdict.

Mortal Kombat 2

Mortal Kombat 1 may be revolutionary, but it doesn’t hold up as a game. MK2, on the other hand, has the distinction of achieving both accomplishments. It was a major improvement controls and fighting-wise, featured a good diverse cast, and has memorable stages and music. Oh, and it introduced us to one of the most badass bosses in gaming history: Shao Kahn.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Mortal Kombat 3 was fun and all, but it was missing some key characters, balanced gameplay, and tighter controls. Enter Ultimate MK3, where old-school Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and a slew of other fan favourites like Kitana and Mileena. Some OP characters like new Sub-Zero and Kabal are nerfed, while the overall combat feels more updated than before.

True, it’s following the Super SF2 Turbo formula, but this is during a time when DLC wasn’t a thing. We’ll take what we can get.

Mortal Kombat 9/Mortal Kombat (2012)

2D fighting games made a comeback thanks to Street Fighter IV, so it’s only natural that its Western fun-filled rival returns in the best way possible. With fast gameplay, a bunch of “new” mechanics like meter burning and combo breaks, and a new way of doing story mode in fighting games, this rebirth of a phoenix help put NetherRealms on the map and inspired them to create future fighters like the Injustice series.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

A criminally-overlooked action game featuring duo Liu Kang and Kung Lao as they fight their way through the stories and stages of MK1 to MK2.

With a great co-op mode that forces you and your buddy to really co-operate and pay attention, flexible controls for combat, a bunch of vast iconic areas to explore and fight in, and awesome fatalities, this spin-off can’t be beaten.

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