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Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for a "realistic" look.

The original trilogy defines the foundation of the fighting game genre, transitioning from a controversial 1992 arcade debut to a global cultural phenomenon by the mid-90s. These early titles are known for their digitized live-action sprites, secret characters, and the iconic "Fatality" finishing moves. Mortal Kombat (1992) mortal-kombat-1-2-3

Often cited as the peak of the original era, MKII expanded every mechanic and deepened the lore. Used digitized actors instead of hand-drawn sprites for

Featured Reptile, the first secret unplayable opponent in fighting game history. Mortal Kombat II (1993) mortal-kombat-1-2-3