Mortal Kombat 3

Mortal Kombat 3

April 15, 1995·Single player, Multiplayer
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Ratings

74
User Score
233 ratings
50
Critic Score
1 reviews
62
Total Score
234 combined

About

Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities once both players enter a code sequence in pre-match-up screens. Also included are more stage fatalities and finishing moves as each warrior attempts to go one-on-one with the Centaurian enforcer Motaro, and Shao Kahn himself.

Storyline

Fed up with continuous losses in tournament battle, Shao Kahn who had lost to Liu Kang in the Outworld tournament, enacts a 10,000 year-old plan. He would have his Shadow Priests, led by Shang Tsung, revive his former Queen Sindel, who unexpectedly died at a young age. However, she wouldn't be revived in the Outworld. She would be resurrected in the Earth Realm. This would allow Shao Kahn to cross the boundary lines and reclaim his queen. When Sindel is reincarnated in Earth Realm, Shao Kahn reaches across the dimensions to reclaim her. As a consequence of his action, the Earth Realm becomes a part of the Outworld, killing billions instantly. Only a few are spared, as Rayden protects their souls. He tells them that Shao Kahn must be stopped, but he cannot interfere; due to his status, he has no power in Outworld, and Earth Realm is partially merged with Outworld. Shao Kahn has unleashed extermination squads to roam throughout the Earth Realm and kill any survivors.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
ArcadeApr 15, 1995
PlayStationJun 14, 1995
DOSSep 1995
DOSOct 13, 1995
PlayStationOct 13, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/GenesisOct 13, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemOct 13, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemOct 20, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/GenesisOct 20, 1995
PlayStationDec 08, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System1995
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 1996

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Screenshots

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Game Info

Developer
Midway Manufacturing, Midway Manufacturing
Publisher
Playtronic, Midway Manufacturing, Williams Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Tec Toy
Release Date
April 15, 1995
Porting
Sculptured Software, Williams Entertainment
Franchise
Mortal Kombat
Collection
Mortal Kombat
Perspective
Side view

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Platforms

ArcadeSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega Drive/GenesisPC (Microsoft Windows)DOSPlayStation

Genres

Fighting

Themes

Action

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

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