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Mortal Kombat 3

"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."

Midway Manufacturing·Midway Manufacturing·Playtronic·Williams Entertainment·Sony Computer Entertainment of America·Tec Toy· April 15, 1995· Main Game
50
Critic Score
1 reviews
61
User Score
235 ratings

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.

Released 15 April 1995 for DOS, PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Midway Manufacturing and Midway Manufacturing, published by Playtronic and Williams Entertainment. Rated M by ESRB, 18 by PEGI. About 3 hours to beat, 6 hours for everything. Up to 2 players locally.

Story

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.

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DOS
Standard
NA
Oct 13, 1995
PlayStation
Standard
EU
Dec 8, 1995
PlayStation
Standard
NA
Oct 13, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Standard
BR
Dec 31, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Standard
NA
Oct 13, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
EU
Oct 20, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
NA
Oct 13, 1995
DOS
Standard
EU
Sep 1, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Standard
EU
Oct 20, 1995
Arcade
Standard
NA
Apr 15, 1995
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Standard
NA
Sep 1, 1996
PlayStation
Standard
JP
Jun 14, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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BR
Dec 31, 1995
Critic Score
50 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 1 professional review
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
61 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 235 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
50
Users
61
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
CriticsUsers
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike