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Mortal Kombat

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1993

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Description

"Mortal Kombat" is a seminal fighting video game that captured the imaginations of gamers upon its release for the Nintendo Super NES in 1993. Developed originally by Midway Games and adapted for the Super NES by Acclaim, "Mortal Kombat" is renowned for its high levels of blood and gore, including its brutal finishing moves known as Fatalities. The game pits players against each other or the computer in one-on-one combat, featuring seven unique characters, each with their own special moves, fighting styles, and Fatalities. The game's story focuses on a tournament where Earthrealm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld, with the fate of the world at stake, adding a compelling narrative backdrop to the visceral action.

Significantly, "Mortal Kombat" for the Super NES arrived amidst a storm of controversy due to its graphic content, leading to it being released in a slightly censored format; the game's trademark blood was replaced with sweat and some fatalities were toned down. Despite this, it still became a commercial success and was a pivotal game in the conversation that led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in 1994, which established a standardized rating system for video games in the United States. This game is not only famous for popularizing the digitalization of characters—using real actors to model the fighters' movements—but also for setting a new benchmark in what was expected from the gameplay depth in fighting games, with its combination of strategic combat and secret unlockables weaving a rich tapestry into the fabric of gaming culture.