While the original Mortal Kombat set the benchmark for video game violence, it wasn't until the third chapter in this series that the gameplay finally equaled the visuals. The first two games relied wholly on massive bloodletting and digitized video characters to draw in players, but it was the third installment that finally cemented the MK series as a solid entry in the fighter game genre. The addition of a huge roster of characters, coupled with more special abilities and finishing moves (brutal "fatalities" and "animalities" alongside comical "friendships" and "babalities").
The story, or lack thereof, is roughly the same as the first two games, but this matters little when the true measure comes from the game's impressive playability. First time button-mashers and expert gamers will both find this game quite fun. While still not up to the high standard of newer generation fighters, MK3 provided an exciting gory romp with good controls and graphics.
If you find it on a "classics" collection, its well-worth the purchase.
The story, or lack thereof, is roughly the same as the first two games, but this matters little when the true measure comes from the game's impressive playability. First time button-mashers and expert gamers will both find this game quite fun. While still not up to the high standard of newer generation fighters, MK3 provided an exciting gory romp with good controls and graphics.
If you find it on a "classics" collection, its well-worth the purchase.