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Mortal Kombat 3

Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities…

50 15 April 1995 20 cheats

Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting developed by Midway Manufacturing, released 15 April 1995 on PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade. This page lists 20 cheat codes for it.

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What Mortal Kombat 3 is

Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting game developed by Midway Manufacturing and released in 1995. It is available on PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Arcade, DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Fed up with continuous losses in tournament battle, Shao Kahn who had lost to Liu Kang in the Outworld tournament, enacts a 10,000 year-old plan. He would have his Shadow Priests, led by Shang Tsung, revive his former Queen Sindel, who unexpectedly died at a young age. However, she wouldn't be revived in the Outworld. She would be resurrected in the Earth Realm. This would allow Shao Kahn to cross the boundary lines and reclaim his queen. When Sindel is reincarnated in Earth Realm, Shao Kahn reaches across the dimensions to reclaim her. As a consequence of his action, the Earth Realm becomes a part of the Outworld, killing billions instantly. Only a few are spared, as Rayden protects their…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Mortal Kombat series

Mortal Kombat 3 is the 13th of 118 entries we hold in the Mortal Kombat series. The next entry was Mortal Kombat 3 in 1995. Its critic score of 50 is 25 points below the series average of 75. The highest-rated entry is Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate at 97.

See all 118 Mortal Kombat games in release order →

How it was received

Mortal Kombat 3 holds a critic score of 50 out of 100. That places it above 11% of the 981 rated fighting games in our database, which average 68. Games released in 1995 averaged 66, so it scored 16 points below the year average. Players rate it 62, 12 points higher than critics did — a gap worth knowing about before you buy.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 3 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 6 hrs, roughly 2 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Mortal Kombat 3 launched on 15 April 1995, within three weeks of The Ultimate Doom, Jumping Flash!, Gex and Fahrenheit. All of them reviewed better.

Released around the same time: The Ultimate Doom, Jumping Flash!, Gex, Fahrenheit.

Cheats and codes

We have tested and published 20 cheat entries for Mortal Kombat 3 — 20 cheat codes. Each one lists the platform it applies to, the exact input, and whether it disables achievements.

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Official trailer

Gameplay Video thumbnail

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Screenshots

All media

Every code labelled

Mortal Kombat 3 cheat codes

All 20

No Power Bars

Health bars are not displayed.

On the versus screen before a fight, the six symbols are set three by player 1 and three by player 2. Each digit stands for one symbol: 0 dragon, 1 MK, 2 yin-yang, 3 the number three, 4 question mark, 5 lightning bolt, 6 Goro, 7 Raiden, 8 Shao Kahn, 9 skull.

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Blocking Disabled

Players cannot block.

On the versus screen before a fight, the six symbols are set three by player 1 and three by player 2. Each digit stands for one symbol: 0 dragon, 1 MK, 2 yin-yang, 3 the number three, 4 question mark, 5 lightning bolt, 6 Goro, 7 Raiden, 8 Shao Kahn, 9 skull.

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Throwing Disabled

Players cannot throw each other.

On the versus screen before a fight, the six symbols are set three by player 1 and three by player 2. Each digit stands for one symbol: 0 dragon, 1 MK, 2 yin-yang, 3 the number three, 4 question mark, 5 lightning bolt, 6 Goro, 7 Raiden, 8 Shao Kahn, 9 skull.

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Unlimited Run

Run Gauge never depletes, allowing indefinite running.

On the versus screen before a fight, the six symbols are set three by player 1 and three by player 2. Each digit stands for one symbol: 0 dragon, 1 MK, 2 yin-yang, 3 the number three, 4 question mark, 5 lightning bolt, 6 Goro, 7 Raiden, 8 Shao Kahn, 9 skull.

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Quick answers

Mortal Kombat 3 — frequently asked questions

When did Mortal Kombat 3 come out?
Mortal Kombat 3 was released on 15 April 1995 for PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Arcade, DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Are there cheat codes for Mortal Kombat 3?
Yes. We list 20 cheat codes and console command for Mortal Kombat 3, grouped by platform, with the exact button combination or command for each.
How long does it take to beat Mortal Kombat 3?
The main story of Mortal Kombat 3 takes around 3 hrs, or 6 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Mortal Kombat 3 have multiplayer?
Yes. Mortal Kombat 3 supports multiplayer.

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