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How Mortal Kombat Laid the Ground Work for Other Combat Games to Follow

Rishabh ShandilyaBy Rishabh ShandilyaAugust 4, 2022
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To the untrained eye, combat videogames seem to be simple button-mashing, however, they require a wide range of skills and accuracy to succeed. But only a small number of story arcs have been as successful as Mortal Kombat in establishing themselves as legendary fittings in their respective genres.

It was launched in 1992, while Midway Technologies was primarily in charge of the franchise; it has since become a prominent part of the entertainment landscape.

The Beginning of the Time

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Mortal Kombat has come a long way from its infancy. A solitary developer and three designers were all that was left in 1991 when the concept for the videogame was first hatched. A concept for a ninja-themed RPG had been toyed with by art and narrative developer John Tobias, however, it will never become a reality. Rather, Midway Studios will be asked to produce a Jean-Claude Van Damme-themed combat simulation for Universal Soldier, a feature starring the actor. As a developer, Ed Boon’s mind struck a brilliant idea to make a franchise that would seem more like Street Fighter 2, which was big at the moment, however, Van Damme didn’t appreciate it, and he left Midway Studios.

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In the end, the group opted to keep making a combat title, but they undertook a deliberate attempt to separate it from Street Fighter. By introducing an element that would become synonymous with the franchise for generations to follow: gore, it succeeded to accomplish this. Mortal Kombat emphasized crimson splash and severe brutality, despite its use of pixelated visuals. When it comes to closing maneuvers, Fatalities are the finest example of this. Gamers may employ the various Fatalities of each avatar to put a conclusion to games in a gory yet thrilling manner.

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The Legacy

As a long-standing historical touchstone, Mortal Kombat has produced several film adaptations, tv programs, and board games, as well as numerous musical and other media allusions. Over 73 million units have been marketed as of last year, marking this the most-successful PVP franchise ever. It’s no secret that Mortal Kombat’s violent content has been a source of contention ever since the franchise debuted in 1997.

Mortal Kombat was among the examples used to demonstrate how bloody video games can be in the 1993 Legislative Investigations on Video Games, resulting in the establishment of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). Only Mortal Kombat has able to connect with players as few other titles have, notably Killer Instinct, Way of the Warrior, and Bloodstorm.

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Mortal Kombat’s avatar concepts have also had an impact on video games, making them stand out from the rest. Scorpion, Smoke, and Reptile, a hidden opponent in the original Mortal Kombat title, are all noteworthy villains. Quick jabs and adversaries being torn in two are a few of the wild stunts these heroes can pull off. The individuals have a lot more charisma, yet the program is less realistic than some of its rivals.

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Rishabh Shandilya

I’m the guy you see dancing in the rain in the middle of the night. Pursuing my bachelor’s in literature, I love to read and write and I’m somewhat of a decent storyteller. A die-hard fan of Miyazaki and Murakami and my go-to quote is “The past is a foreign country, we do things differently there”.

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