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Mortal Kombat II

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First release
Jan 1994
Genres
Fighting, Arcade · Action, Fantasy, Horror
Platforms
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, DOS, Amiga, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Arcade

Mortal Kombat II is a fighting game originally developed by Midway for arcades in 1993. It serves as the second main installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise and follows the success of its predecessor by enhancing the gameplay and further developing the original game's mythos. Mortal Kombat II introduces more varied finishing moves and several iconic characters, such as Kitana, Mileena, Kung Lao, the hidden character Noob Saibot, and the series' recurring villain, Shao Kahn.

Also known as モータルコンバットII ～究極神拳～, MKII, MK2, Mortal Kombat 2

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Following his defeat, Shang Tsung begs his master, Shao Kahn, to spare his life. He tells Shao Kahn that the invitation for Mortal Kombat cannot be turned down, and if they hold it in Outworld, the Earthrealm warriors must attend. Kahn agrees to this plan, and restores Tsung's youth. He extends the invitation to Raiden, who gathers his warriors and takes them into Outworld. The tournament is dangerous, as Shao Kahn has the home field advantage, and an Outworld victory will unbalance the furies and allow Outworld to subsume Earthrealm.Read more

Following his defeat, Shang Tsung begs his master, Shao Kahn, to spare his life. He tells Shao Kahn that the invitation for Mortal Kombat cannot be turned down, and if they hold it in Outworld, the Earthrealm warriors must attend. Kahn agrees to this plan, and restores Tsung's youth. He extends the invitation to Raiden, who gathers his warriors and takes them into Outworld. The tournament is dangerous, as Shao Kahn has the home field advantage, and an Outworld victory will unbalance the furies and allow Outworld to subsume Earthrealm.

Release dates
Arcade
Jan 1994
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Sep 09, 1994
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
1994
All 15 release dates
DOS
1994
Amiga
1994
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
1994
Sega 32X
May 19, 1995
Sega 32X
1995
DOS
1995
Sega Saturn
Mar 28, 1996
Sega Saturn
Mar 29, 1996
PlayStation
Aug 02, 1996
PlayStation 3
Apr 12, 2007
Arcade
Jun 25, 1993
Arcade
Nov 12, 1993
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
1h
Main + Extras
1h
Completionist
3h
Age ratings
PEGI 18ESRB M
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
martial arts, skeleton, sequel, mercenary, meme origin
… All 6, friendship

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
1h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
1h
Completionist (IGDB)
3h
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  • Englishinterface, audio
IGDB · recorded 23 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 23 Oct 2026