Mortal Kombat
PlatformArcade
Year1992
DeveloperMidway
GenreFighting
About Mortal Kombat
The gore and fatalities led to the creation of the ESRB rating system. Over 800,000 arcade cabinets sold. GET OVER HERE became a cultural catchphrase. The game was so violent it triggered US Congressional hearings. The secret Reptile fight spawned an industry of hidden characters.
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