Mortal Kombat 1

What pops into your head when you hear, “Round one! Fight!”? There can’t be two answers to that. Mortal Kombat has been synonymous with epic fights, spectacular fatalities and tough characters for decades. And now the very thing it all started with, the one and only original game you couldn’t get enough of when you got your first console as a birthday gift, the alpha and omega of all that’s Mortal Kombat is right there, on your PC!

The battle begins

It’s 1992, and a game called Mortal Kombat hits the arcades. Suddenly, gamers are introduced to a motley crew of martial artists, ninjas, and monsters, all itching for a brawl. It’s like Bruce Lee and Godzilla decided to throw the ultimate fighting tournament, and you’re right in the middle! The roster is a ragtag bunch of fighters from across the globe, each with their unique fighting style and abilities. You’ve got Liu Kang, the fiery martial artist, Sub-Zero, the ice-cold ninja, and Scorpion, the “Get over here!” spear-throwing specter. And many, many more!

Fatalities, tournaments and all the groove!

But here’s where it gets truly memetic – the finishing moves! You can decapitate opponents, set them on fire, or even turn them into babies. And if you’re feeling particularly friendly, you can offer a helping hand and become best buds. It’s like a demented game of Rock, Paper, Scissors where “Scissors” is “Spine Rip.” And it’s not just crude bruising – there’s some cruising involved too. Mortal Kombat’s storyline is as twisted as a pretzel and just as addictive. You’re invited to the Mortal Kombat tournament, where Earthrealm faces off against the sinister Outworld in a winner-takes-all showdown. Something like Super Bowl of martial arts, but with more punches and less halftime shows.

The legacy lives on

The game is packed with secrets. Hidden characters like Ermac and Reptile require ninja-like skills to unlock. But when you do, the sense of payoff is just amazing! And let’s not forget the unforgettable music! The techno beats are a one-way ticket to the ’90s, with tracks that’ll have you bobbing your head while you uppercut your opponent into oblivion. Mortal Kombat’s impact is legendary. It spawned countless sequels, movies, and even a theme park attraction. It’s like the game that never dies, just like its characters who keep coming back for more beatdowns. So hit the arena, show your best moves, and let the kombat go on another ten or twenty years!