Mortal Kombat 4
With fighters engaging in martial arts/supernatural combat to the death, the tournament known as Mortal Kombat rages on in this installment of the ultraviolent series. In addition to requisite sequel enhancements such as new moves with which to disembowel your opponent, the two-dimensional graphics of earlier games have been expanded into 3-D. Now rendered in polygons, the characters move as fluidly as when they were digitized footage of live actors, and the previously cramped arenas have been greatly opened up and are more eerie than ever.
An excellent conversion of the arcade game, the Nintendo 64 version is sure to delight Mortal Kombat 4 junkies. In addition to near-arcade quality graphics, unbelievably rich sound, and responsive controls, there are plenty of never-before-seen extras that rabid fans are sure to eat up.
However, those less enthusiastic should pass on Mortal Kombat 4. The gameplay is virtually identical to the 1992 original, and feels hopelessly dated when compared with other fighting games that have gone on to evolve, while Midway has remained content churning out the same old Mortal Kombat. –Joe Hon
Pros:
- Excellent conversion of the arcade game
- Includes never-before-seen extras
Cons:
- Parents may object to the violent content
- Limited appeal outside of Mortal Kombat fans
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