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Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot of the classic fighting game series that brought a ridiculous and funny amount of violence to the table. Iconic figures such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Mileena, and Kitana are back, as well as other characters that were created in the 3D era of MK. However, on this opportunity, a new system to the series is introduced: the Kameo System.

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The timeline of 1vs1 battles is gone. Now you need to pick up a main character and a secondary one that will assist you in battle by pressing a button. Kameos introduced a whole new level of depth in Mortal Kombat for you to learn, and as expected, the game also features many modes and collectibles.

Updated on October 31, 2023, by Axel Bosso: After a month of coverage, we have published multiple character guides and other articles. Our hub has been updated so you can easily look for all of them here.

  • Beginner Guides And Game Mechanics

    Before you're able to start doing long combos and humiliating your enemies while breaking their bones, you need to learn the basics. Fortunately, Mortal Kombat 1 does a great job of teaching you much of what you need to know at first. However, we'll tell you even more tips.

    • Beginner's Tips
    • Kameo System
    • Gear System
    • Currencies
    • How To Choose A Main Character
    • Invasion Tips
    • Multiplayer Modes
    • FAQ Guide
    • How To Complete Every Invasion Klue

  • Unlockables

    Sometimes there are locked characters in fighting games, and you need to either pay real-life money for them or just play to unlock them. Mortal Kombat 1 has both scenarios, and here we'll cover how you do that. Plus, there are also other things to earn.

    • How To Unlock Havik
    • How To Unlock Every Kameo
    • How To Unlock Every Second Fatality
    • How To Level Up Your Character
    • How To Unlock Every Brutality
    • Trophies/Achievements Guide
    • Trophies/Achievements Guide

  • Lists And Rankings

    This entry in the series has a good chunk of content, including lots of new Fatalities and Brutalities (even Kameos have some!), so it's only natural that we want to rank all of these in different lists.

    • Best Fatalities
    • Every Stage, Ranked
    • Guest Characters We'd Love To See
    • Similar Games To Play
    • Best Easter Eggs And Hidden Details
    • Goriest Fatalities
    • Goriest Fatalities
    • Best Skins
    • Best Changes In The New Timeline
    • Lingering Questions We Have After The End
    • Characters That Should Return As Future DLC
    • Best Character And Kameo Pairings
    • Best Fighters
    • Every Character's Age, Height, And Birthday
    • Easiest Characters For Beginners
    • Best Moments In The Story
    • All Taunts, Ranked
    • Characters And Their Voice Actors
    • Tier List
    • The Best Gear
    • The Best Fatal Blows
    • Best Character Endings
    • Best Brutalities
    • Best Pop Culture References Made By Johnny Cage
    • Best Pop Culture References Made By Johnny Cage
    • The Best Talismans In Invasion Mode
    • Hardest Trophies

  • Editorials And Features

    MK might be ridiculous and silly most of the time, and that's why we love the series. However, that doesn't mean that it isn't a game worth analyzing for. Here you'll find different opinion pieces from the team at TheGamer.

    • Review - A Bloody Promising New Timeline
    • Mortal Kombat 1 Should Have Been Called Mortal Kombat 12
    • Mortal Kombat 1 Has The Series' Best Launch Roster
    • Scorpion's New Identity Is Mortal Kombat 1's Best Change
    • Mortal Kombat 13 Needs To Be A Tag-Team Fighter
    • Mortal Kombat 1 Knows That Some Of Us Have No Friends
    • I Hope Mortal Kombat 1's Post-Credit Scene Doesn't Go Anywhere
    • Mortal Kombat 1's $70 Nintendo Switch Price Tag Is Unacceptable
    • Why Can't I Pin Kombos In Mortal Kombat 1?
    • Give Me Those Nasty, Terrible Game Ports
    • Every Mortal Kombat 1 Fatality Rated Out Of 10
    • Ending, Explained
    • Every Mortal Kombat 1 Fatality Rated Out Of 10
    • Why Mortal Kombat's Sindel Is A Queer Icon
    • Is Raiden A God In Mortal Kombat 1?

  • Characters Guides

    Do you want to learn how to play a specific character? Don't worry, we have you covered with our beginners' guides for some of the Fighters you can find in the game. We'll update this section as we write more.

    • Ashrah Guide
    • Baraka Guide
    • Kenshi Guide
    • Kitana Guide
    • Kung Lao Guide
    • Li Mei Guide
    • Liu Kang Guide
    • Mileena Guide
    • Raiden Guide
    • Rain Guide
    • Reptile Guide
    • Scorpion Guide
    • Sindel Guide
    • Smoke Guide