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The best fighting game in the Genesis history ever
The Good
The graphics: These graphics have taken a major step-up from the first Mortal Kombat. Everything moves more smoothly and there is no brief stall when you sometimes hit a guy. Plus, the stages are more detailed and fun to look at.
The sound: The music in Mortal Kombat II is pretty good. Each stage has its own individual music. Although i must say the Genesis once again got the short end on this area of the game, it is pretty good. Most of the tunes sound very dark and good. They fit the stages well too. For instance, when you are on the bridge at night with the moon shining eerily and the place is deserted, the song that goes with it is quieter and more erie sounding. It adds to the mood of the game rather well. The classic fatality music is included, and friendships and babalities have their own music which sound good.
The gameplay: Mortal Kombat II can provide a reasonable challenge. Some of the regular characters can be difficult, and Kintaro, just like the other ports of Mortal Kombat II, is rather challenging. However, unlike the other ports, you're not out of the gate, because Shao Kahn actually provides the difficulty a final boss should. It'll take you a few tries to finally defeat him.
The Bad
The story: The whole outworld thing didn't appeal to me. I liked it all when it stayed close to home, far from places where nuke resistant immortal people didn't try to take over other realms.
MK II is still the only game I can pick up and play 13 years after it's release. Because it is fun for the same reasons now as it was then. If you still have a genesis then I definitely recommend this game.
