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Description
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (UMK3) came to the Mega Drive in 1997 as a substantial upgrade of Mortal Kombat 3, bringing with it new characters, scenes, movements, and game modes. Developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment, this version for the 16-bit console Sega became one of the experiences of struggle most complete of the time.
UMK3 increases the number of playable characters to 23, including fighters hidden as Motaro, Shao Kahn, and classic characters like Mileena and Ermac in their original versions. This variety of characters offers a range of combat styles and strategies to explore.
The game introduces new scenarios iconic as the lair of Shao Kahn and the Living Forest, in addition to additional game modes such as Endurance, where the players must face waves of enemies, and the mode Tournament, 8 players.
UMK3 refines the gameplay of Mortal Kombat 3 with the introduction of new special moves, combos and fatalities, including the "babalities", a kind of fatality comedian. In addition, it implements a system of locking deeper and making adjustments in the balance of the characters.
The version of the Mega Drive of UMK3 is considered as one of the best conversions of the original game, praised for its faithfulness to the arcade experience right and for their own improvements: The inclusion of new characters and scenarios expands the replayability and variety of the game. The additional game modes such as Endurance and Tournament offer new experiences of combat. The improvements in the locking system, the new moves and fatalities enrich the gameplay.
However, it also has some disadvantages: compared to versions for other platforms, the graphics of the Mega Drive can be a bit pixelated and with less detail. The sound quality may be inferior to the other versions, especially in music.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for the Mega Drive, in spite of its small drawbacks, it stands as an experience of ultimate fight in the console. The combination of its extensive roster of characters, new scenarios, game modes and improvements in the gameplay make it a must-have for fans of the genre and the series Mortal Kombat.
History
The history of Mortal Kombat 3 takes place a few years after the events of the second game. Shao Kahn, the supreme god of the Outworld, has been defeated by Liu Kang, but is not willing to surrender. In his anger, Shao Kahn sends to Sindel, his queen brought back from the dead, to the Ground to capture the souls of the more powerful warriors and merge them with warriors of Outworld, creating an army invincible.
Liu Kang, once more, is called to defend the Earth. Next to him are some of the winners of the previous tournaments, such as Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade and Sub-Zero, as well as new warriors as Jax Briggs, Kitana and Mileena. In addition, join the fight with new characters such as Nightwolf, Sindel and Sheeva.
Sindel organizes a new Mortal Kombat tournament, this time in the Earth. Warriors of two kingdoms faced in fighting to the death, while Sindel fulfills its mission to capture souls. However, not all is as it seems, and some of the warriors of the Earth have plans of their own.
After passing all the tests, Liu Kang and the other warriors of the Earth is facing Shao Kahn in a final battle. The fight is epic and hard-fought, but in the end, Liu Kang emerges victorious, defeating once again the evil god and thwart his plans to conquer the Earth.
The victory of Liu Kang brings peace to the Earth, for a time. However, Shao Kahn is not willing to accept defeat and swears revenge. The history of Mortal Kombat 3 ends with an uncertain future, with the threat of Shao Kahn still present and the future of the Earth in danger.
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