Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat Review

Mortal Kombat Feature

• Fatalities return to their original violent form as Mortal Kombat gives its fans what they've been demanding
• With classic 2D fighting plane, mature presentation and up to 4 player tag-team kombat
• The deepest story mode of any fighting game as players are taken back to the original Mortal Kombat tournament
• In addition to an enhanced online feature set, Mortal Kombat introduces Co-op arcade mode and many additional modes to be announced

Prepare yourself to reenter the tournament in the triumphant return of Mortal Kombat. A complete reboot of the franchise, this latest iteration combines all-new mature oriented fighter gameplay with a deep story mode, improved graphics and game technology and new game modes to create a Mortal Kombat play experience like none before it. Feature details include: a storyline that takes players back to the original tournament, 4 player tag-team kombat, 3D TV compatibility, fatalities presented in graphic detail never imagined in earlier releases, enhanced online functionality and more.

The Mortal Kombat Players Asked For

Having literally defined the mature game category, Mortal Kombat makes a triumphant return to its violent roots in the fastest and most brutal installment to date. Fighting game players will receive the Mortal Kombat they've been asking for, with Fatalities presented in more detail than ever before.

Return to the original tournament to save the future in Mortal Kombat.
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After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance to save Earthrealm. To undo the Emperor's victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable… the Past.

Key Game Features

• Mature Presentation - Fatalities make a triumphant return to their original violent form as Mortal Kombat gives its fans what they've been demanding. Graphic details, never before possible are presented with the most sophisticated graphics engine in MK history.
• All-New Gameplay - By returning to its classic 2D fighting plane, mature presentation, and up to 4 player tag-team kombat; Mortal Kombat introduces an all new fighting mechanic that's both accessible and provides the depth that fighting game players look for.
• Deep Story Mode - Mortal Kombat offers the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players are taken back to the original Mortal Kombat tournament where they try to alter the events of the past in an attempt to save the future.
• Graphics & Technology - Characters, environments and fatalities have never been presented with as much gory detail as in this next generation Mortal Kombat. From internal organs to the most "realistic" blood effects, Kombat has never looked this good.
• New Game Modes - In addition to an enhanced online feature set, Mortal Kombat introduces Co-op arcade mode and many additional modes to be announced in the upcoming months.

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With a return to the mature presentation and classic 2D fighting plane, Mortal Kombat is the most accessible and competitive MK game coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Mortal Kombat further extends the brutal experience with a visually striking story mode that will rewrite the ancient history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament. After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor's victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable...The Past.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Review

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Feature

• Single or Two-player co-op gameplay. Play as Liu Kang or Kung Lao, each with their own unique repertoire of four Attack Styles plus Special Attacks, and Fatalities
• 10 new Fatalities - unleash bigger and better versions as your hero progresses
• Let loose the incredible Multality, a room-clearing wave of destruction destroying multiple enemies at one time
• Weapon Kombat - Discover weapons throughout your journey and use them to increase the damage on your enemy Kombatants
• Fully interactive environments - Melt enemies in acid pits, impale them on spiked ceilings, and hang them from hooks

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is the first-ever Mortal Kombat game with an adventure storyline and the Multi-Directional Kombat System. As you follow the adventures of Liu Kang and Kung Lao, you'll levy attacks in any direction at any time, all the while not losing focus on the primary target. Experience incredible depth of combat via Strings, Juggles, Special Attacks, Air Combat and Fatalities. Combine background interactions with Combat to solve unique action-orientated puzzles. Hurl an enemy into a spiked wall and leap from their impaled body to a higher area Expansive customization - Choose from several paths in which to spend experience points gained from battle