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Unlike other fighting games at the time, Midway’s\u00a0Mortal Kombat<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>made a mark for its motion capture actors and rather liberal use of blood and gore in its gameplay. As a result,\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>differed greatly from other fighting game hits such as flashy\u00a0Street Fighter.<\/em><\/p>\n

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NetherRealm’s recent\u00a0Mortal Kombat 11<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>proves that the\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>franchise has\u00a0come a long way since its 2D graphics days. However, the nostalgic mocap wouldn’t have made its leap to today’s realistic combat if it weren’t for\u00a0Mortal Kombat<\/em>‘s “3D era.” Just what makes the 2000s such a memorable time for the series?<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>MK4: End Of\u00a0The Arcade Era<\/h2>\n
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Fans of old school games would remember a time when entire rooms had arcade boxes dedicated to racing games and fighting games such as\u00a0Mortal Kombat<\/em>. Sadly, the booming popularity of consoles meant there’s not much room for the arcades anymore. Thankfully, Midway still made\u00a0Mortal Kombat 4\u00a0<\/em>to accommodate arcade boxes, but it\u00a0was the last entry in the franchise to ever grace the medium.<\/p>\n

Gamers who want to try how a semi-3D fighting game worked for arcades should enjoy\u00a0MK4<\/em>. Unlike the more realistic take on fighting games with recent titles,\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>still retained its fast-and-loose approach to combat\u00a0\u2013 where each second counted, each of Scorpion’s “Get Over Here!”<\/a> sounded more epic, and the speed made players want to spend each of their quarters in the arcade.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>MK4: Experimentation Is Key<\/h2>\n
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Aside from being the last arcade title in the franchise,\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>also served as the formal “transition” towards a more 3D\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>franchise. As a result, Ed Boon and the team at Midway experimented with a lot of concepts with its gameplay. For instance,\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>didn’t implement the slower and more realistic martial arts of its rival fighting game titles. Rather, Midway still applied\u00a0MK<\/em>‘s signature “arcade speed” to the new 3D graphics.<\/p>\n

Additionally,\u00a0it’s\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>that first introduced a limited weapon arsenal, sidestepping, and Maximum Damage combo cap to the franchise.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>MK Gold: Secret Characters Galore<\/h2>\n
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The lack of internet and social media in the ’90s made video game “secrets” and “glitches” a popular past-time for hardcore gamers. The earlier games in the\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>franchise were no stranger to secret stages and even secret or special characters<\/a>. This tradition ended with\u00a0Mortal Kombat Gold<\/em>, an “updated” version of\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>exclusively for the Sega Dreamcast.<\/p>\n

While mostly identical to\u00a0MK4<\/em>,\u00a0Gold\u00a0<\/em>boasted returning characters that had shared movesets with the existing cast. Furthermore, certain codes in the character select screen revealed hidden characters. These included Noob Saibot, Sektor, and even sub-boss Goro. Additionally, players could even have a bloody character (fan-named Meat) replace a selected character.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Failed Attempts For Action Adventure, Platformer<\/h2>\n
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Thanks to the popularity of 3D games at the time,\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>tried to capitalize on its branding to branch out to other genres. For instance, 2000’s\u00a0Mortal Kombat: Special Forces\u00a0<\/em>tried a beat-’em-up action-adventure approach instead of the traditional fighting game. In it, Jax Briggs attempts to track down Kano and the Black Dragon syndicate to bring them to justice. This game was a prequel to the entire franchise. Sadly, Special Forces<\/em>‘ lackluster gameplay and graphics did result in it bombing critically.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile,\u00a0Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero\u00a0<\/em>became Midway’s attempt at a platformer. This story follows Bi-Han, the first Sub-Zero, in his quest to prevent Quan Chi from possessing an amulet that would free Elder God Shinnok.\u00a0In terms of aesthetic and gameplay,\u00a0Mythologies: Sub-Zero\u00a0<\/em>had a very faithful approach to\u00a0MK<\/em>‘s themes. Unfortunately, its sluggish gameplay and rather confusing story made it one of the worst\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>releases of all time. However, this game does give players a new perspective on the game’s iconic ninjas outside Sub-Zero, such as the vengeful Scorpion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>MK Shaolin Monks: A Beat-‘Em-Up Worthy Of The Brand<\/h2>\n
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Where\u00a0Special Forces\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Mythologies: Sub-Zero\u00a0<\/em>failed,\u00a0Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks\u00a0<\/em>would succeed. This 2005 title for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox allowed players to explore events that happened between\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0MK2<\/em> from the perspective of Liu Kang and Kung Lao. In turn, lore fans appreciated\u00a0Shaolin Monks\u00a0<\/em>for its adventure-based take on introducing other realms and natives such as the Tarkatans, as well as expanding on their relevance to the story’s overall plot.<\/p>\n

Shaolin Monks\u00a0<\/em>offered a\u00a0unique take on a fully-3D exploration fighting game. Liu Kang and Kung Lao can fight multiple enemies at once and even perform Multalities, aka Fatalities on many targets.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>MK Deadly Alliance: The Full Gameplay Reboot<\/h2>\n
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While\u00a0MK4\u00a0<\/em>served as the franchise’s “transitory” stage towards a 3D game,\u00a0Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance\u00a0<\/em>finally achieved Midway’s goals in the form of a reboot<\/a>. Deadly Alliance\u00a0<\/em>introduced new features such as three unique fighting styles per character, weapon-based fighting, faster three-dimensional movement, and a basic form of environmental interaction.<\/p>\n

This game also expanded the personalization of the\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>experience. For instance, the Krypt served as a place where players could unlock hidden characters and outfits. Meanwhile, Konquest Mode served as tutorial levels for each character that also expanded on their respective storylines.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>The Handheld Era<\/h2>\n
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Prior to mobile versions of recent\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>games, the “3D era” also featured handheld\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>titles across different handheld platforms. For instance, the Game Boy Advance actually had\u00a0two games under this era:\u00a0MK: Deadly Alliance<\/em>\u00a0and MK: Tournament Edition<\/em>.\u00a0In fact, these two games served as two “halves” of the GBA’s\u00a0Deadly Alliance\u00a0<\/em>port, where both boasted the same gameplay but each version had a different set of characters.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the PlayStation Portable also had one\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>release in the form of\u00a0MK: Unchained<\/em>, this time a port of\u00a0Mortal Kombat:\u00a0<\/em>Deception<\/em>. Unlike the original\u00a0Deception<\/em>, the PSP port of the game had all characters and stages unlocked. However, characters would still need to unlock their alternate costumes.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>A Focus On Lore<\/h2>\n
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Unlike the rather “messy” stories of prior\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>games, games in the 3D era tried to put more focus on the lore involving the Mortal Kombat tournament. Beginning with\u00a0MK: Deadly Alliance<\/em>, players could now see more interactions between the franchise’s growing roster. For instance,\u00a0Deadly Alliance\u00a0<\/em>involves sorcerers Quan Chi and Shang Tsung creating the Deadly Alliance where they conspired to resurrect an ancient army to conquer Outworld themselves.<\/p>\n

This story expands into\u00a0later entries<\/a>. With the two sorcerers teaming up together,\u00a0MK: Deception<\/em> begins with the resurrection of the Dragon King Onaga\u00a0\u2013 who Shao Kahn originally usurped. Moreover, the lore culminates in\u00a0MK: Armageddon<\/em>, where Kombatants have to fight to the death to receive power unending based on an ancient prophecy.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>MK Deception: Weapons, Stages, Gore<\/h2>\n
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It’s\u00a0Mortal Kombat: Deception\u00a0<\/em>that cements\u00a0Mortal Kombat<\/em>‘s claim to fame in the 3D fighting game space. Whereas\u00a0Tekken\u00a0<\/em>has a free-flowing style compared to the more competitive\u00a0Street Fighter<\/em>,\u00a0Mortal Kombat\u00a0<\/em>is all about the gore. For instance,\u00a0Deception\u00a0<\/em>has interactive stages with death traps, breakable walls, and even multiple levels. The game also has a Combo Breaker mechanic.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the game boasts quirky modes and extra features. For instance, a Hara-Kiri finisher involves a match’s loser killing themselves with a unique method. Meanwhile, new modes include\u00a0Chess Kombat,\u00a0<\/em>where pieces engage in Kombat when trying to “take” a piece, and\u00a0Puzzle Kombat, which\u00a0<\/em>adds\u00a0a more tactical element to the franchise.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>MK Armageddon: Kreate Mechanic Is A Godsend<\/h2>\n
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The final game in the “3D era” of canonical\u00a0MK\u00a0<\/em>titles,\u00a0MK: Armageddon\u00a0<\/em>boasted the largest roster of Kombatants in a single game. This entry also came with some unique game modes,\u00a0specifically Kreate\u00a0A Fighter and Kreate\u00a0A Fatality.<\/p>\n

Kreate A Fighter allows players to build their very own Kombatant, complete with fighting styles and even unique attacks. Players also need to unlock various costume pieces<\/a>, weapons, and special moves while playing the game.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Kreate A Fatality allows players to create a custom Fatality \u2013 from buttons to actions and even cinematic flair. Players can achieve as much as eleven levels to a Fatality.<\/p>\n

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