Mortal Kombat II SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action

Mortal Kombat II

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994 (originally 1993)
GenreFighting, Action
DeveloperMidway
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMortal Kombat
ESRBM
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

Mortal Kombat II is a fighting game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Midway and published by Acclaim. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends fighting and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the SNES you can also try Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat (Genesis) and Mortal Kombat II (Genesis). Midway also made NBA Jam, Revolution X and Super High Impact for the SNES.

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

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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Mortal Kombat II cheats & codes

108 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite ContinuesC2C4-47AA
Start With 0 ContinuesDF8C-CDDA
Start With 2 ContinuesD78C-CDDA
Start With 6 ContinuesD58C-CDDA
Start With 8 ContinuesDB8C-CDDA
Player 1 Is InvincibleC2B1-14F7

See all Mortal Kombat II cheats

Mortal Kombat II walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mortal Kombat II.

If you like Mortal Kombat II, the Matrix also picks…

Shaq Fu box art
Shaq Fu SNES · 1994 · Fighting Classic

Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Mortal Kombat II FAQ

When did Mortal Kombat II come out on the SNES?

Mortal Kombat II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made Mortal Kombat II?

It was developed by Midway 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you