Classic Tournament Kombat

Mortal Kombat | SNES | Super Nintendo

Test your might against the original roster of Mortal Kombat fighters. Whether you battle solo through the tournament ladder or challenge a friend locally, every match demands sharp reflexes and ruthless finishers.

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Select arcade or versus mode, configure your preferred control scheme, and trade blows until someone claims two rounds to advance.

Controls

  • Enter / XNext menu option or start the game
  • EnterPause or bring up the menu mid-level
  • Arrow KeysMove, crouch, or navigate menus
  • XBody punches
  • ZStandard kick
  • AHigh kick
  • SHigh punch
  • E / QBlock incoming attacks

Tip: connect a USB controller and map these buttons for the most authentic retro experience.

What Is Mortal Kombat | SNES | Super Nintendo?

Mortal Kombat’s SNES port brings arcade brutality to consoles with iconic characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, and Liu Kang.

You can tackle the single-player tournament ladder or set up local two-player matches via the emulator controls.

Every fighter has unique special moves, combos, and finishing sequences, rewarding players who memorize move sets.

Key Features

  • ⭐Seven playable fighters plus hidden boss encounters.
  • ⭐Arcade ladder that culminates in showdown battles against Goro and Shang Tsung.
  • ⭐Two-player versus mode with configurable key bindings.
  • ⭐High block and low block mechanics that demand tactical spacing.
  • ⭐Signature Mortal Kombat atmosphere with digitized sprites and iconic audio.

How to Play

Follow these steps to keep the action flowing and uncover every secret inside Mortal Kombat | SNES | Super Nintendo.

1

Pick arcade ladder or versus mode from the main menu.

2

Choose your fighter and study the move list to prepare for matchups.

3

Win two rounds by depleting your opponent’s health bar.

4

Use jumps, sweeps, uppercuts, and specials to control spacing.

5

Finish stunned opponents with special inputs to trigger a Fatality.

Pro Tips

  • 💡Uppercuts counter jump-ins and punish unsafe attacks.
  • 💡Mix lows, highs, and throws to open defensive opponents.
  • 💡Blocks reduce damage but drain your stamina; use them strategically.
  • 💡Practice character-specific combos in two-player mode before tackling the tower.
  • 💡Watch enemy patterns—bosses telegraph their big attacks with distinct animations.

FAQs

Can two people play on the same keyboard?

Yes. Configure the emulator’s second controller bindings so a friend can challenge you locally.

How do I perform Fatalities?

Each fighter has unique finishing inputs. Once “Finish Him!” appears, stand at the proper distance and enter the command before the timer expires.

Does the SNES port include blood?

Nintendo toned down gore for the SNES release, but the combat pacing and special moves are untouched.

Keep the Retro Energy Going

Practice inside Mortal Kombat | SNES | Super Nintendo, then hop back into the Mii Maker to design avatars inspired by your favorite retro heroes.

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