Game Boy Advance · Fighting
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Criterion Games |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance is a fighting game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Criterion Games and published by Midway.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 29 GBA fighting games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the GBA you can also try Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis).
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance FAQ
When did Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance come out on the GBA?
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance?
It was developed by Criterion Games and published by Midway.
Is Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance multiplayer?
Yes. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance take to play?
As a fighting game, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.