Mortal Kombat II Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action
Mortal Kombat
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 32 |
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Midway and published by Acclaim. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Flashback, Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball and Disney's Aladdin. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the Genesis you can also try Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat 3 (SNES) and Mortal Kombat 3 (PS1). Midway also made Revolution X for the Genesis.
Mortal Kombat 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
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
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
536 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| the announcer say finish him on female opponent | AFSA-ABAC |
|---|---|
| 'Counter of might' fills automatically | DBSA-CA9A |
| Infinite time for 'Test Your Might' | AVTT-CA5T |
| Auto blocking for both players | AB8T-AA20 |
| Infinite Health [Player 1] | FFCAB8:00FA |
| Infinite Health [Player 2] | FFCBB8:00FA |
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 Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Mortal Kombat FAQ
When did Mortal Kombat come out on the Genesis?
Mortal Kombat was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Mortal Kombat?
It was developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
Is Mortal Kombat multiplayer?
Yes. Mortal Kombat supports up to 2 players.
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.