
Mortal Kombat 3
Apr 15, 1995
- Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
IGDB community rating 7.4IGDB234 votes
Overview
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.
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.
- Developed by
- Midway Manufacturing
- Published by
- Playtronic, Midway Manufacturing, Williams Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Tec Toy
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Player perspectives
- Side view
- Themes
- Action
- Franchise
- Mortal Kombat
- Series
- Mortal Kombat
- Release dates
- Arcade: Apr 15, 1995
- PlayStation: Jun 14, 1995
- DOS: Sep 1995
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Oct 13, 1995
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Oct 13, 1995
- PC (Microsoft Windows): Sep 1996










