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The graphic violence led to the creation of the ESRB rating system.

The game that started it all introduced the world to the Shaolin tournament and seven legendary fighters: Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Kano, Raiden, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero. mortal-kombat-1-2-3

Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for a "realistic" look. The graphic violence led to the creation of

Often cited as the peak of the original era, MKII expanded every mechanic and deepened the lore. and Kung Lao.

Introduced fan favorites like Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, and Kung Lao.