Mortal Combat 5

Developer: Midway

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (commonly considered the fifth main Mortal Kombat installment) delivers brutal, combo-driven 2D/3D fighting action that emphasizes timing, special moves, and over-the-top Fatalities. Players pick from a roster of iconic and new fighters, engage in pulse-pounding one-on-one matches, and master character-specific combos and counters. Local versus play and a single-player ladder offer high-stakes boss encounters and competitive memorization of move lists. It's a nostalgia-rich, fast-paced fighter that rewards practice, punishes mistakes, and captures the arcade-style intensity fans expect from the classic series.