Mortal Kombat II Master System box art

Sega Master System · Fighting / Action

Mortal Kombat II

Certified classic

SystemSega Master System
GenreFighting, Action
DeveloperProbe Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMortal Kombat
ESRBKA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Mortal Kombat II is a fighting game released for the Sega Master System, developed by Probe Software and published by Acclaim. It blends fighting and action elements.

Among the 7 Master System fighting games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the Master System you can also try Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat 3. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Probe Software also made Lemmings, The Flash and The Terminator for the Master System.

Mortal Kombat II 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 Master System's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Mortal Kombat II 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 II gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Mortal Kombat II cheats & codes

30 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health P100C4-8849
Infinite Credits (Continues)00C4-0B09
No Health P200C4-8A00

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Mortal Kombat II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Mortal Kombat II FAQ

Who made Mortal Kombat II?

It was developed by Probe Software and published by Acclaim.

Is Mortal Kombat II multiplayer?

Yes. Mortal Kombat II supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mortal Kombat II take to play?

As a fighting game, Mortal Kombat II 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 II 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.

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