Mortal Kombat: Every Game Ranked From Worst To Best
14. Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub Zero
Before MK: Special Forces, the first Mortal Kombat spin-off released in 1997 in the form of Mythologies: Sub Zero. A side-scrolling adventure set before the events of the first game, the title aimed to explore more of Bi Han AKA the first Sub Zero.
The game uses the MK engine as well as the digitized actors much like the previous 3 games. And while that worked for one-on-one battles, it makes a side-scroller notably hard to play. Sub Zero's movement was too slow for a side-scroller and controlling was such a pain, it caused many unwanted deaths.
Mythologies also tried to have platforming elements that sound good on paper but led to numerous frustrations from players, due to the cheap death traps and poor response.
On a positive note, the game did succeed in exploring more of Bi Han's tenure as Sub Zero, while introducing new characters into the MK lore such as Quan Chi and Sareena. But strong world-building cannot save a bad game, and so unfortunately, Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub Zero deserves a trademark spine rip.