Outworld Grudge Match

SNES: Mortal Kombat II (V1.1)

Mortal Kombat II cranks up the violence, adds new fighters, and refines the tempo for the ultimate Outworld tournament experience.

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SNES: Mortal Kombat II (V1.1) gameplay screenshot

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Pick from 12 fighters, conquer the single-player ladder, or spar with friends as you learn fatalities, friendships, and brutal combos.

Controls

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

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

What Is SNES: Mortal Kombat II (V1.1)?

MKII builds upon the original with smoother animations, larger movesets, and additional finishing moves.

Outworld arenas feature multiple stages where uppercuts can launch foes into new areas.

Challenge towers escalate difficulty, culminating in fights against Kintaro and Shao Kahn.

Key Features

  • 12 playable characters with unique fatalities and friendships.
  • New special moves and combo options for each fighter.
  • Stage fatalities triggered near arena edges.
  • Two-player versus battles with kombat code modifiers.
  • Improved visuals and sound over the first SNES port.

How to Play

Follow these steps to keep the action flowing and uncover every secret inside SNES: Mortal Kombat II (V1.1).

1

Choose a fighter and climb the arcade ladder.

2

Use a mix of normals, specials, and uppercuts to win two rounds.

3

Charge moves by holding back or down, or input quarter-circle motions.

4

Study each opponent’s pattern, then punish with combos.

5

Finish opponents with Fatalities, Babalities, or Friendships.

Pro Tips

  • 💡Uppercuts remain your best counter to jump-happy foes.
  • 💡Mix throws and sweeps to keep defensive players guessing.
  • 💡Stage fatalities require positioning and a specific command—practice them.
  • 💡Watch the stamina meter when blocking; overblocking leaves you exposed.
  • 💡Use practice mode to memorize long Fatality inputs.

FAQs

How is MKII different from MK1?

It adds more fighters, finishing moves, stage transitions, and smoother controls, making combat faster and more tactical.

Can I change the difficulty?

Yes. Adjust it in the options menu before starting the arcade ladder.

Are there cheat codes?

Versus screen kombat codes toggle features like no blocking or infinite run meters. Experiment to spice up matches.

Keep the Retro Energy Going

Practice inside SNES: Mortal Kombat II (V1.1), then hop back into the Mii Maker to design avatars inspired by your favorite retro heroes.

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