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Added "Friendships" and "Babalities" to counter the controversy of Fatalities with humor.

The game that started it all introduced the world to the Shaolin tournament and seven legendary fighters: Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Kano, Raiden, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero. mortal-kombat-1-2-3

The graphic violence led to the creation of the ESRB rating system. Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for

Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for a "realistic" look. These early titles are known for their digitized

Featured Reptile, the first secret unplayable opponent in fighting game history. Mortal Kombat II (1993)

The original trilogy defines the foundation of the fighting game genre, transitioning from a controversial 1992 arcade debut to a global cultural phenomenon by the mid-90s. These early titles are known for their digitized live-action sprites, secret characters, and the iconic "Fatality" finishing moves. Mortal Kombat (1992)

Shifted the tournament to Outworld, ruled by the evil Emperor Shao Kahn. Mortal Kombat 3 & Ultimate MK3 (1995)