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Mortal Kombat 4

Arcade, Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Dreamcast • 1997

Should you play it?

Mortal Kombat 4 is 1 vs 1 fighting game, similar to the other Mortal Kombat games, but this is first game in series with 3D characters models. The player can choose from 15 different fighters at the start (and several unlockables later on). Many fighters from earlier games in the series make a comeback (like Scorpion, Sub Zero, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage etc.) while other new fighters join in, like Shinook (who is the main evil character in this game), Fujin, Jarek, and Kai. Goro returns as a boss.

What works

  • Classic mortal kombat gameplay with 3d graphics
  • Diverse character roster with unique weapons
  • Multiple game modes including tournaments and team battles
  • Brutal and creative fatalities
  • Local multiplayer for competitive play

Things to keep in mind

  • Stiff and slow gameplay compared to predecessors
  • Inconsistent ai difficulty and occasional cheating
  • Blocky and dated 3d graphics
  • Simplified combo system with limited depth
  • Limited innovation in fatalities and new characters

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Mortal Kombat 4: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 02/09/2026