Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Just Games Interactive, Midway Games
Mortal Kombat: Unchained: A Portable Powerhouse
Mortal Kombat: Unchained is the portable equivalent of the console game Mortal Kombat: Deception. It was released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2006. Unchained contains all the characters from the GameCube version of Deception, along with four exclusive to the PSP version: Blaze, Frost, Jax, and Kitana. All characters have a vast arsenal of moves, weapons, and fatalities. The arenas are multi-tiered, interactive, and contain death traps.
Gameplay
Mortal Kombat: Unchained is a 2D fighting game. Players choose one of the game’s many characters and battle against each other in one-on-one matches. The game’s combat system is fast-paced and combo-heavy. Players can string together a variety of attacks to create devastating combos.
In addition to the regular battles, Unchained also features a number of other game modes. These include:
- Konquest Mode: A free-roaming adventure mode in which players explore a variety of realms and battle enemies.
- Endurance Mode: A survival mode in which players must battle an endless wave of opponents.
- Wi-Fi対戦モード: A multiplayer mode in which players can battle against each other over Wi-Fi.
- Chess Kombat: A chess game with Mortal Kombat characters.
- Puzzle Kombat: A Tetris game with a Mortal Kombat twist.
Characters
Mortal Kombat: Unchained features a roster of 25 characters. These include:
- Original characters: Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, Raiden, Kano, Baraka, Reptile, Shang Tsung, Goro, Shao Kahn, Sindel, Nightwolf, Jade, Stryker, Kabal, Kitana, Mileena, Ermac, Rain, Noob Saibot, Smoke, Cyrax, Sektor, and Jax.
- Guest characters: Blaze and Frost.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Mortal Kombat: Unchained are impressive for a PSP game. The characters are well-animated and the arenas are detailed and varied. The game’s sound effects and music are also top-notch.
Reception
Mortal Kombat: Unchained was a critical and commercial success. It received praise for its graphics, gameplay, and roster of characters. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Mortal Kombat: Unchained is considered to be one of the best fighting games on the PSP. It is a faithful port of the console game Mortal Kombat: Deception, and it includes a number of exclusive features that make it worth checking out for fans of the series.
Overall
Mortal Kombat: Unchained is a fantastic fighting game for the PSP. It has a huge roster of characters, tons of moves and fatalities, and plenty of game modes to keep you entertained. The graphics are impressive for a handheld game, and the multiplayer is top-notch. If you’re a fan of Mortal Kombat, or fighting games in general, then you need to check out Unchained.
Review Score
8.5/10
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