Mortal Kombat TV games

by Jakks Pacific

Product Features

• PLUG AND PLAY
• MORTAL COMBAT

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002ZOIN8
• Item model number: 545
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,220 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #6 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Plug & Play Video Games
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

Plug directly into your TV - no game consolerequired!Product InformationLet the tournament begin!  Pit yourself against the twisted OutworldAdversaries in the infamous arcade classic that started it all.  Choosefrom seven original Kombatants put your skills to the test and fight for thetitle of Grand Champion!Product Features Test your might! Execute original arcade finishing moves - including Liu Kang's firewall and Johnny Cage's shadow kick Tips for unlocking the original arcade hidden adversary Survive endurance and mirror matches Conquer the half-human dragon Goro Triumph over the demon Shang Tsung to become Supreme Mortal Kombat Warrior Includes 2-Player Cable - Link 2 Controllers Together! Super portable - play anywhere 2X the power!Minimum Requirements Requires 4 'AA' Batteries (not included) 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent copy of the arcade original, but NOT a direct port!, September 17, 2005

By 

T. M Rogers "tommy1138" (Az United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat TV games (Video Game)

I assume anyone reading these reviews is a fan of Mortal Kombat and wants to know how accurate this plug-n-play version is to the 90's arcade hit. I decide to help you out as I OWNED a coin-op Mortal Kombat I and II machine in 1996 and spent many hours in front of them. Well as far as this TV Games version goes, the characters are a nice size (bigger than the SNES or Genesis versions but a tad smaller than the arcade), the sound samples are mostly there as are the backgrounds and characters (including Reptile). A few of the animated details are missing (clapping Monks, animated torches, character bio animations, Shang Tsung moving his head while watching the fights) but visually this is a decent looking game for 20 bucks. The controls are responsive and the game PLAYS exactly like the arcade original (the most important part). It's REALLY close to arcade perfect, but falls a little short here and there. I truly believe they could have made this a 100% perfect arcade conversion had they taken a few more weeks developing it. For true fans, this is a nice way to get your Kombat on without spending a lot of cash. I was happy with it and like I said, I am a Mortal Kombat snob having owned 2 of the arcade games in '96. Just waiting for a TV Games version of Mortal Kombat 2 now. THAT would consume a lot of my time!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Game's Awesome, May 26, 2005

By 

Bury Pills (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat TV games (Video Game)

This new version of Mortal Kombat by Midway is a great arcade-style game for both experienced gamers and novices alike. I can still choose from popular fighters like Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Raiden, Sonya Blade, Kano, Scorpion, or Sub-Zero. Each player has his/her own special moves. My favorite is Scorpion. He could teleport and fire a harpoon out of his hand. All the fighters have universal moves like the low kick, high punch, or the jump kick. There is also the "Test Your Might" challenge in which a fighter could earn bonus points, a "secret" duel with the Reptile, a chance to battle the gigantic Goro, and a final showdown with the mysterious Shang Tsung for the title of Supreme Mortal Kombat Warrior. This is a great game with excellent graphics, cool sound effects, and memorable characters from the classic tradition of Mortal Kombat.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars Out Of Five!, April 22, 2005

By 

KirkIm - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat TV games (Video Game)

This version of Mortal Kombat by Midway is a great classic arcade-style game for both experienced gamers and novices alike. Fighters ranging from the charismatic Liu Kang to the deadly Sub-Zero to the all-powerful Raiden are pit one-on-one in an ancient competition called the Shaolin Tournament. Not only must each fighter battle for their own honor but also for the fate of the world.

The gamer must choose from seven different fighters to fight a player chosen by the computer or to battle with a second gamer using the included cord. Each fighter has his/her own special moves. Liu Kang is an excellent choice for beginners because of his easy maneuverability. More experienced gamers should pick more complex characters like Kano or Scorpion. My favorite is Raiden for his flying thunderbolt and teleportation. There are also excellent "finishing moves." For example, Scorpion can rip the spinal chord out of an opponent. Others can throw their beaten opponents down a pit of spikes. Lastly, the game has very cool sound effects. Fighters yell out phrases like "Finish Him!" or "Get Back Here!"

As the gamer gains experience, there are higher stages of battles. There is the "Test Your Might" challenge where an opponent can earn bonus points by breaking a stack of wood. On the fourth stage, a fighter will be given a chance to battle the Reptile which is a combination of both Sub-Zero and Scorpion. In further stages, a fighter will be given the chance to battle Goro and the demon Shang Tsung for the title of Supreme Mortal Kombat warrior. The game can be played without any other operating system. All you need is a t.v. that has an audio in and video in ports. This is a great game with excellent graphics, cool sound effects, and memorable characters from the classic tradition of Mortal Kombat. I would give it five stars out of five.