Play Mortal Kombat 3 (Beta) Online

Mortal Kombat 3 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System came out in 1995, developed by Midway Games. It was one of the more anticipated fighting games on the platform at the time, building on the success of its predecessors with a darker tone and expanded roster. The SNES version had to make some compromises compared to the arcade, but it still delivered a solid, if slightly scaled back, experience.

You control one of several fighters, each with unique moves and fatalities, and battle through a series of one on one matches. The main objective is to defeat all opponents and stop Shao Kahn from invading Earthrealm. Key mechanics include chaining attacks into combos for higher damage and using a run button to close distance quickly. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can feel unforgiving, especially during later fights. It feels responsive and aggressive, even with the hardware limitations.