Product Overview
- Product Name: Mortal Kombat
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows light shelf wear and is in very good condition for it's age. Inner plastic tray is present and intact. Instruction manual is in fantastic condition with only minor signs of handling. Cartridge and label are pristine and appear to have been kept in box when not in use. Overall a beautifully preserved example that would stand out in any CIB Game Boy collection.
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What's Included
- Game Boy Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Includes Warranty Registration Card.
Game Description
Mortal Kombat made its way to the Nintendo Game Boy in 1993, bringing the most notorious fighting franchise of the early 1990s to handheld audiences. This portable version condensed the arcade sensation into a black-and-white format, allowing fans to experience the brutal martial arts tournament anywhere. Players choose from a roster of iconic fighters such as Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Raiden, and Liu Kang as they battle to the top of the tournament ladder.
While scaled down from its arcade and console counterparts, the Game Boy edition preserved the essence of Mortal Kombat’s high-stakes duels and unforgettable characters. Each fighter brought their signature fighting style and special moves, offering fans a chance to master their favorites on the go. The game captured the spirit of the franchise at the height of its popularity, during the era when debates about video game violence made Mortal Kombat a household name.
For collectors, this release represents the unique novelty of experiencing one of gaming’s most controversial and culture-shaping titles on the original handheld hardware. It stands as both a snapshot of early ’90s gaming culture and a conversation piece, making it a valuable addition for Game Boy and fighting game enthusiasts alike.
Gameplay Features
- Select from legendary fighters including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Liu Kang, and more.
- Compete in a single-elimination martial arts tournament to defeat the sorcerer Shang Tsung.
- Perform special moves unique to each fighter, such as Scorpion’s spear and Sub-Zero’s ice blast.
- Faithful adaptation of the arcade’s one-on-one fighting system for handheld play.
- Portable version of the arcade hit that fueled debates and helped shape the ESRB rating system.
- A historically significant fighting game that remains a cornerstone for collectors.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The Game Boy port of Mortal Kombat was developed by Probe Entertainment Limited and published by Acclaim, who held the license for home console versions. Although simplified compared to the arcade original, its release reflected the enormous demand to play Mortal Kombat in any form, even on handheld.
Mortal Kombat was at the center of the early 1990s controversy over video game violence, ultimately leading to the creation of the ESRB rating system in North America. Owning the Game Boy version not only taps into the franchise’s legendary status but also offers collectors a fascinating piece of history from a time when gaming was pushing boundaries and sparking national debates.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: Acclaim
- Developer: Probe Entertainment Limited
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 021481501121
- SKU: 13536
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy System (Original Game Boy)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Original Game Boy cartridges also play on: Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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