Mortal Kombat Trilogy is the ultimate compilation of Mortal Kombat's 2D era, gathering all characters from the first three entries. Impressive complete roster with Fatalities, Brutalities and Animalities. A must for classic MK fans seeking the most complete 2D experience on PS1.
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Fighting2 players16+
Description
Mortal Kombat compilation bundling the content of the first three entries into an ultimate roster. Created by Midway, released in 1996 in Japan, the United States and Europe with a revision and Midway Classics reissue under the Mortal Kombat Trilogy title. Over thirty playable fighters covering the first three MKs, Aggressor mode making attacks stronger, Brutalities in addition to Fatalities and arcade soundtrack. Multi-regional edition with revision and Midway Classics.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Gathering the fighters of the first three episodes on a single disc means a bursting roster and hours of bloody brawling: the generosity is obvious. Finding your favourite characters and chaining cult fatalities delivers an instant nostalgic pleasure. Dense, snappy and built for the duel, the ultimate compilation for fans of the saga.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Gathering dozens of fighters from across the saga and every stage into a single oversized versus guarantees that a lost fight immediately calls for another, with a new character. The Aggressor mode and the secrets reignite curiosity. The balance spirals out of control, but this generous roster and the frenzy of Fatalities retain a formidable pull in multiplayer.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering the fighters and arenas of the first three Mortal Kombats composes one of the era's most overflowing rosters. Unlocking each character, mastering every style and exploring the modes fills countless clashes. That compilation scope, built for versus, founds a longevity fighting fans savour.
The budget Midway Classics reissue of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, more common and cheaper than the initial run. This budget-line version mainly appeals to those wanting access to the compilation cheaply or to document the title's various editions. Its interest lies in use more than collecting, the budget run being broadly available.
Better with friends
A brutal fighting compilation gathering a colossal roster for gory duels punctuated by spectacular finishers. The competition blends aggression and reading special moves, each fighter offering their own palette to surprise the opponent. Bloody and deliciously over the top, it triggers lively reactions and fits of laughter at its fatalities, and calls for back-to-back rematches among friends.
A questionable morality
The tournament is won on skill, but its trademark remains the finishing blow: once your opponent is beaten, the game politely invites you to dispatch them in the most spectacular and bloody way possible. You perform these finishers with the care of a craftsman, turning the kill into a compulsory figure you drill to land like any other combo.
Is Mortal Kombat Trilogy still worth playing in 2026?
Mortal Kombat Trilogy is the ultimate 2D-era Mortal Kombat compilation, bringing together all characters from the first three entries. Impressive complete roster with iconic Fatalities, Brutalities, Animalities and Babalities, Midway's title offers more generous 2D versus than ever. PS1 suffers technically versus N64, but content stays exhaustive. A genuinely interesting detour today.
