Description

"Mortal Kombat Trilogy" on the Sega Saturn is a compilation and a massive expansion to the previous games in the Mortal Kombat series, combining characters, stages, and features from Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and the updates from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Released in 1996, this game marked an ambitious attempt to encapsulate the full breadth of the Mortal Kombat universe up until that point into a single title. It introduces an extensive roster of over 30 fighters, each with their iconic special moves, fatalities, and backgrounds, giving players unprecedented choice and depth in gameplay. The inclusion of alternate gameplay modes further diversified the playing experience, making it a feature-rich title in the fighting game genre's pantheon.

Significantly, "Mortal Kombat Trilogy" added the "Aggressor" meter, a new gameplay feature that fills as players land hits and blocks. Once full, it temporarily increases the character’s speed and damage, adding a strategic layer to fights. The Sega Saturn version, known for its closer approximation to the arcade experience compared to other console versions, utilized the system's hardware capabilities to deliver more accurate graphics and smoother animations. Despite facing challenges such as longer load times and a crowded control scheme, the Sega Saturn version of Mortal Kombat Trilogy remains a beloved classic for its depth and comprehensive encapsulation of the franchise's early era, providing both nostalgia and robust, aggressive gameplay to longtime fans and new players alike.

Gameplay

Mortal Kombat Trilogy - Gameplay

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