Game Boy · Fighting / Action
Mortal Kombat
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Game Boy, Mortal Kombat is a fighting game developed by Midway and published by Acclaim. It blends fighting and action elements.
Among the 17 Game Boy fighting games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the Game Boy you can also try Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat & Mortal Kombat II. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Midway also made Ms. Pac-Man, NBA Jam and Total Carnage for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mortal Kombat 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 cheats & codes
110 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 00C-B5E-3BE |
|---|---|
| Player 1 Is Invincible | 005-94C-B31 |
| Foot Sweep Does Less Damage | 109-C7C-E6F |
| Foot Sweep Does More Damage | FF9-C7C-E6F |
| 1 Continue | 010-14B-F72 |
| 5 Continues | 050-14B-F72 |
Mortal Kombat walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mortal Kombat.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Mortal Kombat FAQ
Who made Mortal Kombat?
It was developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
Is Mortal Kombat multiplayer?
No. Mortal Kombat is a single-player game.
How long does Mortal Kombat take to play?
As a fighting game, Mortal Kombat 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 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.