Game Boy Advance · Fighting
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Virtucraft |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting game developed by Virtucraft and published by Midway. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Mortal Kombat Advance. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 29 GBA fighting games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the GBA you can also try Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Virtucraft also made Comix Zone, Samurai Jack: The Amulet of Time and Dexter's Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes! for the GBA.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 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 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 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.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 cheats & codes
47 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | 32000020
0028 |
|---|---|
| No Health P1 | 32000020
0000 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 32000088
0028 |
| No Health P2 | 32000088
0000 |
| Infinite Time | 320001AC
0063 |
| P1 Never Wins | 32000029
0000 |
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 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.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 FAQ
When did Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 come out on the GBA?
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3?
It was developed by Virtucraft and published by Midway.
Is Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 take to play?
As a fighting game, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 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 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 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.