Mortal Kombat: Ranking All The Main Games From Worst To Best
4. Mortal Kombat (1992)
What can be said about the original Mortal Kombat that hasnt been said a thousand times already? This is the game that started it all, setting the standard for all future installments to come. Mortal Kombat is a violent, blood-soaked ode to grindhouse-era martial arts films, a fact made clear through its use of familiar and archetypal imagery. Its small roster of fighters have all become iconic both within the scope of the franchise and the entire video game industry. The fighting system is simple but satisfying, thanks to its focus on brutality; a key aesthetic choice that separated Mortal Kombat from other popular fighting games at the time. And of course the Fatalities, a staple of the series now, added a gruesome air of mystery to the game. Everyone wanted to know how to pull them off, and envied those who did. Yes, Mortal Kombat truly lives up to its name, and is one of the games that caused enough controversy so as to lead to the creation of the ratings system. Its influence on the video game industry cannot be overstated, and while it may not be the best Mortal Kombat of them all, it still remains one of the best, deserves all the accolades it receives.
