Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection – The Ultimate Nostalgia Punch
Let’s Talk About This Thing
Okay, so remember those days when you’d sneak coins from your dad’s wallet just to play one more round at the arcade? Yeah, that feeling’s back. The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection just dropped, and man, it’s like someone bottled up our childhood and slapped a price tag on it. This isn’t some lazy rehash—it’s the real deal, warts and all. Whether you main Sub-Zero or just wanna see Scorpion yell “GET OVER HERE” in pixelated glory again, this collection hits different.
What’s Actually in the Box?
The OG Arcade Stuff
- Mortal Kombat (1992) – The one that started it all. Graphics so blocky you could build a house with them, but man, those fatalities? Chef’s kiss.
- Mortal Kombat II (1993) – They added Friendships because apparently ripping spines out wasn’t wholesome enough?
- Mortal Kombat 3 (1995) – Where combos became a thing and cyborg ninjas decided to join the party.
- Ultimate MK3 (1995) – Basically MK3 but with more characters. Like ordering a pizza and getting free garlic bread.
- Mortal Kombat 4 (1997) – Their first awkward 3D phase. We don’t talk about the polygon counts.
Console Versions Too
- SNES/Genesis ports – The great 90s debate: “Our version has blood!” “Yeah but ours doesn’t look like mashed potatoes!”
- Game Boy/PSP versions – For when you absolutely needed to uppercut someone during math class.
What’s Missing Though
Look, I know you’re gonna ask—Mortal Kombat Trilogy isn’t here. Some legal nonsense probably. But with everything else they packed in? You’ll live.
Why You Should Care
Pure Nostalgia Injection
That moment when you first saw Sub-Zero rip someone’s head off with the spine still attached? Yeah, that’s in here. It’s like finding your old school notebooks but way more violent.
No More Excuses
Don’t have a CRT TV in your basement anymore? Can’t find your old Genesis controller? Good news—everything’s right here. Bad news—no more blaming your losses on “the TV lag.”
They Actually Added Quality-of-Life Stuff
HD upscaling (so it doesn’t look like you’re playing through a screen door), save states (because who has quarters anymore?), and—fingers crossed—decent online play. NetherRealm didn’t half-ass this.
How It Stacks Up Against Older Collections
The 2011 Arcade Kollection was okay, but this? This is the real deal. More games, more versions, and hopefully fewer moments where the emulator just gives up. That said, the hardcore fans will still complain about Trilogy missing—some people just need something to be mad about.
What People Are Saying
The Good: Everyone’s losing their minds over MK4 finally being included. Those handheld ports? That’s some deep-cut fan service right there.
The Bad: Yeah, the Trilogy thing stings. And some folks are worried about input lag—because nothing ruins a fatality like your button press registering three business days later.
Getting the Most Out of It
Newbies Listen Up
Start with Mortal Kombat II—it’s the most balanced of the bunch. And learn to block. I’m serious. You think you don’t need to? You need to.
Old School Players
Try speedrunning UMK3 or hunting down Reptile’s original hiding spot. You know, for the nostalgia hit.
So… Should You Buy It?
Good Stuff: Every classic game you remember, multiple versions, actual modern conveniences.
Not-So-Good: No Trilogy, and there might be some emulation weirdness.
Buy it if: You’ve ever argued about which version of MK2 had better blood effects. Skip if you think fighting games peaked with Fortnite dances.
Price: $39.99 (which is like, what, three pizzas? And this lasts longer.)
Final Thoughts
The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection isn’t perfect—but then again, neither were the originals. That’s kind of the charm. It’s messy, brutal, and absolutely packed with memories. So dust off your fight stick, practice your Babality inputs, and ask yourself one question: How badly do you need to hear “TOASTY!” again?
Source: IGN – All Games
