Often cited as the peak of the original era, MKII expanded every mechanic and deepened the lore.
The third installment modernized the series with a "Run" button and complex "Dial-a-Combo" systems. mortal-kombat-1-2-3
Shifted the tournament to Outworld, ruled by the evil Emperor Shao Kahn. Mortal Kombat 3 & Ultimate MK3 (1995) Often cited as the peak of the original
Featured Reptile, the first secret unplayable opponent in fighting game history. Mortal Kombat II (1993) mortal-kombat-1-2-3
Added "Friendships" and "Babalities" to counter the controversy of Fatalities with humor.
Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for a "realistic" look.