PlayStation · Action / Action-Adventure
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces is an action game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Midway. It blends action and action-adventure elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 160 PS1 action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the PS1 you can also try Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat 4 and Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Midway also made Gauntlet Legends for the PS1.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mortal Kombat: Special Forces is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D010385A
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 30086842
0040 |
| Cheat menu | 300B8136
0001 |
| Languagemodifier | 300B7CD8
00?? |
| Survive bashes & PhantomMode | 30041680
0000 |
| Survive shots | 80067E14
0000 |
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Mortal Kombat: Special Forces FAQ
When did Mortal Kombat: Special Forces come out on the PS1?
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Mortal Kombat: Special Forces?
It was developed by Midway.
Is Mortal Kombat: Special Forces multiplayer?
No. Mortal Kombat: Special Forces is a single-player game.
How long does Mortal Kombat: Special Forces take to play?
As an action game, Mortal Kombat: Special Forces typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mortal Kombat: Special Forces 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.