Mortal Kombat by Midway Games

 🤜 The Fighting Classic of the ’90s 🤛

Debuting in 1992, Mortal Kombat quickly rose to global standard in the fighting game genre. The game sold 100 million units worldwide.

• Known for its graphic violence -particularly its iconic "fatality" finishing moves- Mortal Kombat was heavily censored or even banned in several countries including Germany and South Korea

🥋 Mortal Kombat I

Mortal Kombat was a groundbreaking game for the Amiga and PC. Previous conversions of arcade fighting games, such as Street Fighter II, were major disappointments on home computers. This helped Mortal Kombat gain widespread popularity among Amiga users. Below is a list of the various ports of the game released for computers and consoles:

🕹️ Computers: Amiga, MS-DOS

🎮 Consoles: Arcade, Sega Mega Drive, Sega CD, Nintendo SNES, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, Nintendo Game Boy

After Midway went bankrupt, the development team was brought under the wing of Warner Bros. Entertainment and continued their work as NetherRealm Studios.

🧟 Mortal Kombat Characters:

The are the fighters available in the original Mortal Kombat version:

• Liu Kang – A disciplined Shaolin warrior, known for his rapid kicks and fiery projectiles. His fighting style pays tribute to Bruce Lee.
• Johnny Cage – A flashy Hollywood actor and martial artist, famous for his showboating and trademark split punch.
• Sonya Blade – A tough and agile Special Forces agent who relies on swift strikes and energy-based attacks.
• Kano – A ruthless mercenary with a cybernetic eye and deadly knife-throwing skills.
• Raiden – The Thunder God, capable of teleportation and unleashing powerful lightning bolts on his enemies.
• Scorpion – A vengeful specter clad in yellow ninja garb, best known for his spear attack and the phrase, “Get over here!”
• Sub-Zero – A cold and calculated assassin who freezes foes with ice blasts and shatters them with precision strikes.

🦾  Bosses (not in the arcade version)

• Goro – A fearsome, four-armed Shokan warrior who serves as the game's powerful sub-boss. His brute strength and resilience make him a daunting challenge.
• Shang Tsung – The shape-shifting final boss and dark sorcerer of the tournament, capable of transforming into any other fighter and using their abilities against you

✊ The Amiga Version & Other Ports

The Amiga version of Mortal Kombat I (image) was astonishing, quickly becoming the premier fighting game on the system.

• Developer: 1992, Probe Software
• Programmers: Gary Liddon, Richard Costello
• Graphics: Jason Green, Lee Ames
• Music: Allister Brimble

🥊 Mortal Kombat II

There were many sequels to the game, reflecting its success among arcade and home video game players. Mortal Kombat II made its arcade debut in 1993 and was later adapted for multiple home consoles and computer platforms in 1994. Below is a list of the various ports of the game released for computers and consoles:

🕹️ Computers: Amiga, MS-DOS

🎮 Platform: Sega Genesis, Nintendo SNES, Game Gear, Game Boy, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation

✊ The Amiga Version

The Amiga version of Mortal Kombat II (image) was even more impressive than the original release.

• Developer: 1993, Probe Software
• Programmer: Richard Costello
• Graphics: Jason Green, Terry Ford, Richard Costello
• Music: Allister Brimble, Anthony Putson

🤼 Mortal Kombat III

Mortal Kombat 3 was first launched in arcades before being adapted for a wide range of home systems. It was released on platforms such as the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and PC. A notable version, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, was also brought to the Sega Saturn.

🕹️ Computers: MS-DOS (MS-DOS & Windows 95)

🎮 Platform: Sega Genesis, Nintendo SNES, Game Gear, Game Boy, and PlayStation

🔗 Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat
• https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=763
• https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=762

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