Mortal Kombat is a landmark 1993 fighting game developed by Midway Games for the Sega Genesis. Famous for introducing digitized graphics and uncompromising violence to the 16-bit console generation, it features a distinct roster of seven martial artists competing in a deadly tournament. The Genesis port is particularly notable for retaining the arcade’s signature blood and Fatalities, giving it a notorious edge over its contemporary rivals.
How to Play
Win best-of-three rounds by depleting your opponent’s health bar using a mix of basic strikes, character-specific special moves, and blocks. When the announcer calls to “Finish Him!” at the end of a deciding round, you have a few seconds to input a unique button sequence to perform a Fatality.
| Control: | |
GP: | KB: |
| Ⲡ| â |
| âŧ | â |
| â | â |
| âē | â |
| A | S |
| B | X |
| C | Z |
| Start | Enter |
| Mode | Shift |
| Menu | mouse |
Tips
- Unlock the Blood Code: At the “Code of Honor” screen before the main menu, press A, B, A, C, A, B, B (mapped to S, X, S, Z, S, X, X on the keyboard) to enable arcade-accurate blood and Fatalities.
- Master the Uppercut: Crouching and pressing the high punch button (Down + A/S) delivers a devastating uppercut that deals massive damage and creates distance.
- Learn the Sweep: Crouching and pressing the low kick button (Down + C/Z) performs a sweep, a reliable tool for catching advancing opponents off guard.
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