# Mortal Kombat 3 *Mortal Kombat 3*, released in April 1995 by Midway Games for arcades, is the third main installment in the *Mortal Kombat* series, developed by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earthrealm invaded by Outworld’s emperor Shao Kahn, who revives his queen Sindel to merge the realms, a small team of Raiden’s chosen warriors—Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, and others—fight to repel the invasion. Featuring 14 playable characters (plus hidden fighter Smoke), it introduces new mechanics like a Run button, chain combos (“dial-a-combos”), Animalities, and Kombat Kodes for gameplay modifiers. With digitized sprites, 12 3D-rendered backgrounds (e.g., Subway, Bell Tower), and a darker urban aesthetic, it sold millions and was a commercial hit, though criticized for missing fan-favorite characters like Scorpion. Re-released on SNES, Genesis, PlayStation, and in *Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection* (2011) and *Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection* (2025). ## Why Play Mortal Kombat 3? *Mortal Kombat 3* enhances its predecessors with faster-paced combat, a six-button control scheme (high/low punch, high/low kick, block, run), and new finishers: Fatalities, Animalities (transforming into animals to kill opponents), Babalities, and Friendships. Its 14-character roster includes new fighters like Cyrax, Sektor, Kabal, Nightwolf, Stryker, Sheeva, and Sindel, alongside returning Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Jax, Kano, Kung Lao, and Shang Tsung. Chain combos allow predefined attack sequences, and the Run meter adds strategic dashing. The game spans 12 stages with stage Fatalities (e.g., Subway train hit). Gameplay lasts 1-2 hours per arcade run, with multiplayer extending replayability. Its gory charm and complex mechanics make it a must-play for retro fighting fans, though the absence of Scorpion, Raiden, and others disappointed some. The *Legacy Kollection* (2025) adds online multiplayer with rollback netcode. ## Game Features - Play as 14 characters (e.g., Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Cyrax, Sindel) plus hidden Smoke (unlocked via Kombat Kode: 010-696) - Fight across 12 stages (e.g., The Pit III, The Street) with stage Fatalities - Perform Fatalities, Animalities (after Mercy), Babalities, and Friendships - Use chain combos and Run button; input Kombat Kodes for secrets (e.g., fight Noob Saibot: 769-342) - Battle bosses Motaro and Shao Kahn; engage in “Test Your Might” minigame - Experience authentic arcade gameplay on our retro ROM platform or *Legacy Kollection* (2025) ## Play Mortal Kombat 3 Online Fight today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *Mortal Kombat 3* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using arcade emulators. Alternatively, enjoy it on SNES, Genesis, PlayStation, *Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection* (PS3, Xbox 360, PC), or *Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection* (2025 on PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox). Physical copies are available on eBay/Amazon ($20-$80). For Genesis, use “A-B-A-C-A-B-B” for full gore. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and fighting classics! Note: Use MAME or RetroArch for emulation; arcade version is closest to original, but SNES/Genesis ports are solid despite minor cuts (e.g., no Animalities on consoles). Join players worldwide and enjoy *Mortal Kombat 3* on Classic Joy Games. Start your fight now and stop Shao Kahn to save Earthrealm and forge your legacy!