Mortal Kombat - Arcade

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"1992"

The Battle Begins

“Warning: SpoilersIt doesn't seem as long ago as 1992 since Midway's classic beat-em up 'Mortal Kombat' first flooded the games market. Ed Boon and John Tobias' creation provoked major outrage when it first appeared due to its graphic content. However, despite the high number of complaints it stirred up, 'Mortal Kombat' was a rip roaring success.

This is how it all starts - Earthrealm is in danger of losing its tenth and final battle against Outworld. Aged sorcerer Shang Tsung and his hideous four armed bodyguard Goro ( who defeated Kung Lao in the previous battle ) both strive to gain power of Earthrealm. All seven playable characters have their own reasons for entering the tournament. Martial arts warrior Liu Kang is entering to avenge the defeat of Kung Lao, secret agent Sonya ” read more

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"The one that started it all? I remember way back when it first came out. Some of the fatalities made me and some Mexican friends laugh our asses off. It also makes me laugh whenever Johnny Cage punches Liu Kang in the balls. None of the sequels come close to the greatness of the original."