Let's get back and take a look at the best games the Mortal Kombat franchise has produced over decades.
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Ranking All Mortal Kombat Games
12. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Armageddon is considered the weakest entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise. It has an overstuffed roster, which led to unbalanced gameplay and poorly developed characters. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
11. Mortal Kombat 4
Things were getting stale, so developers decided to shake up the gaming experience in Mortal Kombat 4. They made it 3D and added weapons, but it was badly implemented. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
10. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance moved away from the fast-paced, arcade-style fighting to the new 3D fighting system, which was innovative but not appreciated by fans. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
9. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Considering the hype before the release, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was a massive disappointment. It has a poor storyline and horrid fighting system based on non-violence. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
8. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Shaolin Monks was a unique Mortal Kombat game that felt like it really had its own style compared to others. It's pretty funny when you start, but it struggles to be entertaining for long. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
7. Mortal Kombat: Deception
Mortal Kombat: Deception is one of the best MK games in the 3D era. It significantly improved compared to Deadly Alliance, as they ditched the arcade and made a refined fighter. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
6. Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11 felt innovative even after an iconic MK X. It has more gameplay features, more special attacks, and more customization for each character. It also introduced a gear system to boost the fighter's abilities. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
5. Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II is a very worthwhile sequel that enhances world-building and brings new characters to the franchise. It also was the last game that used martial arts films as an inspiration. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
4. Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat was one of the most influential arcade games back in 1992. They used photographs of people for each frame to heighten realism, which allowed MK to look more realistic than Street Fighter and other contenders. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
3. Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 raises graphics to its best level out of the four games of the reboot series; the details are flowing, burning, and scorching. It lacks epic vibes, but has great characters. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
2. Mortal Kombat III
Mortal Kombat 3 reminds thousands of gamers of the good old time when standards were low and games were excellent. It'll be too dated now for many, but we love it. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
1. Mortal Kombat X
Mortal Kombat X is the best MK game of all time, with great gameplay for casuals and pros alike. It also has ultra-violent graphics, brilliant storytelling, and one of the best rosters. | © Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Let's get back and take a look at the best games the Mortal Kombat franchise has produced over decades.
