Mortal Kombat Game

Oh man, Mortal Kombat on the SEGA Genesis—where do we even start? This is the game that had kids and parents alike losing their minds in the '90s, thanks to its brutal, in-your-face combat and those infamous Fatalities that pushed the limits of video game violence. Sure, the blood was toned down to "sweat" in the SEGA version (unless you knew the blood code—A, B, A, C, A, B, B—then it was game on!), but the heart-pounding action was still there. Scorpion’s "Get over here!" spear, Sub-Zero’s spine-ripping finisher, and Raiden’s lightning strikes made every match feel like a life-or-death showdown.

What set Mortal Kombat apart wasn’t just the gore—it was the attitude. The digitized actors gave fighters a weirdly realistic (and hilariously stiff) look, while the eerie soundtrack and gritty arenas made it feel like you were stepping into an underground fight club. Compared to Street Fighter’s smooth animations, MK was raw, unapologetic, and totally addictive. Even today, firing it up brings back that rush of nostalgia—and the urge to uppercut someone into a pit of spikes. Flawless Victory.