Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Nintendo DS · Fighting

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

SystemNintendo DS
GenreFighting
DeveloperMidway Games
PublisherWMS Industries
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMortal Kombat
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Midway Games and published by WMS Industries. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.

Among the 17 DS fighting games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the DS you can also try Ultimate Mortal Kombat. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Midway Games also made TouchMaster for the DS.

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 walkthroughs & guides

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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 FAQ

Who made Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3?

It was developed by Midway Games and published by WMS Industries.

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.

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