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This is a list of videogames, where they do parodies or references to characters, story and more about the Mortal Kombat series.

Video Games[]

The Elder Scrolls: Online[]

In this game, there is a fire-based skill which lets you shoot a fiery spear out of your arm and pull the victim to you, in reference to Scorpion and his spear.

Divekick[]

In the indie fighting game Divekick, there is a character named Kung Pao who parodies many themes and characters from Mortal Kombat:

  • Kung Lao's design and hat, as well as Noob Saibot's powers are present.
  • She uses quotes from Shao Kahn such as "You weak, pathetic fool".
  • When she is stunned after a headshot, her animation is similar to someone who's about to be victim to a Fatality.
  • She comes from a realm named 'Downworld', and in her ending, a billboard is shown saying "Down with Kahn!".

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down[]

In game, sometimes if you kill an enemy in the Level 1, your partner will say "Toasty!", clear reference to Dan Forden's "Toasty!".

Bally's 1994 World Cup Championship[]

Raiden had a cameo appearance in a pinball machine via bonus round.

NBA Jam Tournament Edition[]

  • Raiden, Reptile, Scorpion and Sub-Zero appeared as playable characters in the Sega Saturn conversion. See Image Reference
    • Keri Hoskins (Sonya), Ed Boon, Sal Divita, John Tobias and some others from the MK team are also playable characters in NBA JAM TE. See Image Reference.
  • The character select is the same one from MKII when using these characters. When the characters have the ball, the sound clips from MK (excluding Reptile who uses a similar clip from MK) are heard. See Image Reference
  • When the characters do the super dunks, they are heard screaming trademark attacks (in the case of Raiden, the babbling from his move Torpedo).
  • The game was meant to have an unreleased MK-themed court. See Image Reference

Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict[]

  • Raiden appeared in the game as an unlockable character (which coincidentally also included a Fatality system similar to MK's). See Image Reference
    • Raiden will occasionally taunt his opponent by stating that they "fight like Johnny Cage".
    • Shao Kahn's voice is also an alternate to the default announcer.
  • Two of the challenges are called "Unreal Combat". The challenges involved 3 people at once rather than the traditional 2. All 3 people use staffs for their melee weapons.
  • Some characters have characteristics related to MK:
    • The contestant "Karasu", literally does Liu Kang's flying kick as a special move - with voice and everything
    • The contestant "Cyrus'", stomp move was eventually brought to Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance as Hsu Hao's special move, naming the stomp after Cyrus himself.
    • Flint's special is the Speed Dash, identical to Kabal's spin move.
    • Trixi's invisibility came from Reptile/Smoke, to disappear from the point of view and radar.

MLB Slugfest Loaded[]

Sub-Zero and Scorpion both appear as secret characters.

NFL Blitz 2000[]

One of the offensive plays is named after Sub-Zero.

Psi-Ops: The MindGate Conspiracy[]

Scorpion appeared as a selectable skin for the game. See Image Reference

The Simpsons Game[]

In level 4, which takes place in a video game factory, it has several references to Mortal Kombat:

  • Somewhere, there is written "FATALITY" in blood.
  • The Mortal Kombat: Deception cover appears but rather than Onaga, we can see a muscular Bart.
    • In another parody-like fashion, instead of the famous Dragon Logo, it can be seen as Flanders' silhouette with the title "Moral Kombat". See Image Reference

Mass Effect 2[]

When Jacob uses the "Pull", he sometimes screams "¡Get over here!". This is a reference about Scorpion.

The Grid[]

Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Noob Saibot are secret characters in the game. See Image Reference

League of Legends[]

Scorpion (as well as Sub-Zero) inspired costumes for alternate skins (The Frozen Shen skin and Yellow Jacket Shen skin) for the ninja character Shen.

Also, in the Final Boss skin, Veigar has some quotes that references taunts and announces from Mortal Kombat games:

  • "Weak, pathetic fools!" references Shao Kahn.
  • "Finish them!" references announcer's quotes "Finish him/her!".
  • "Toastyyyy!" references announcer's "Toasty!".

Just Cause 2[]

Rico, the protagonist of the game, shares some similarities with Scorpion. His primary weapon is a grappling hook which he can attach to surfaces or use as a weapon to pull his enemies. His codename during the game is Scorpio due to the scorpion logo on his back.

Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds[]

In the game, Nathan "Rad" Spencer uses a move with his bionic arm which acts like Scorpion's Bloody Spear, even the famous line "Get Over Here!" is used.

Adventure Quest Worlds[]

Sub-Zero, along with Scorpion, appeared in the RPG as Absolute Zero and Sporkion in the tournament in Yokai Isle. See Image Reference

Team Fortress 2[]

The character Pyro will sometimes mumble "Toasty!" after killing someone with the flame-thrower.

Monster Galaxy[]

In this Facebook game, a Moga named Scorpius is designed after Scorpion's MK outfit, to further mimic him, its promotion link also says "Get Over Here!" it even has a move called "Hand Snake," a nod to Scorpion's spear which was once mistaken as a snakelike creature. Ironically, its element type is ice as opposed to fire. See Image Reference

World of Warcraft[]

When Dwarves do target practice outside of Kharanos, they shout "Mortar Combat!" in precisely the same manner "Mortal Kombat!" is shouted in the soundtrack to the movie based on the video game.

Warcraft Series[]

Warcraft III
  • Dreadlord's warcry is "Your soul is mine!" (a reference from the first Mortal Kombat movie).
  • Like in World of Warcraft, these Dwarves' lines were used by the Dwarven Mortar Team unit as well.
Warcraft III: Defense of the Ancients

A character named Raijin Thunderkeg is possibly based on Raiden because both of them are divine beings of electricity and the storms, wear certain hats, and must take a mortal form to participate in a battle.

NFL Blitz[]

Raiden and Shinnok appear as unlockable characters.

Duke Nukem Forever[]

While Duke is kicking the head of an alien across to a football pole, he claims: "It's gooood. Duke Wins! Fatality". [1]

True Crime: Streets of LA[]

During slow-motion mode, the player can launch a special kung-fu attack by pressing a button combo in a short amount of time. Nick Kang (whose name is most likely based on Liu Kang's) will sometimes shout "Finish Him!" as he executes the move.

Blacksite: Area 51[]

A Mortal Kombat reference is also present in this game. At one point in the game, you'll find yourself at a drive-in movie. At the back, there's a building where the film projector is. On the first floor, when you enter, to your left there will be an arcade machine that says Mortal Kombat on it. It has the official logo. It also sports some of the art from the original arcade machine. It even sounds like the fighter selection music. See Image Reference

Midway's Medieval Madness[]

Shooting the Damsel Ramp continuously will result in a random "Toasty" or "Finish Him!" quote.

Creature from the Black Lagoon[]

Winning the video mode in the Bally pinball results in a bloody animation and "Fatality".

NBA Ballers: Phenom[]

In the Training Academy stage, characters such as Sub-Zero, Raiden and Liu Kang appear in the background, watching with the crowd.

Syphon Filter[]

In the intro, a character says "Finish Him", a reference to Mortal Kombat in mark 0:15.[2]

Grand Theft Auto IV[]

In the game, there is an achievement/trophy called "Finish Him!", a reference to Mortal Kombat.

Tomb Raider (2013)[]

In the game, there is an achievement/trophy called "Get Over Here!", a reference to Scorpion's iconic line.

Ratchet And Clank: Deadlocked[]

When one selects the "King Claud" outfit, it says that he, quote: "He became king not through Divine Right, but through mortal combat".

Plants vs. Zombies[]

In the Mini Games section, there is a game called Portal Combat, which is a clear reference of both video game series Portal and Mortal Kombat.

Peggle[]

After getting high style points or performing a "Long Shot" or "Super-Long shot" bonus, Jimmy Lightning will pop out with a word bubble declaring "Toasty!"

Injustice Series[]

Injustice: Gods Among Us
  • Quan Chi's amulet is seen in the background of the Hall of Justice stage.
  • Scorpion makes an appearance as a guest character.
    • Also, during Scorpion's intro, Sub-Zero & Shao Kahn as well as his coliseum, make a cameo appearance.
Injustice 2
  • Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang) and Raiden make their appearances as two guest characters.
  • Some of Mortal Kombat characters such as Bi-Han, Erron Black, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Kano, Shinnok, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sindel, Kintaro, Dark Kahn, Liu Kang, Kitana, Elder Gods, Takeda, and Jacqui Briggs are mentioned in some of the Battle Clash and Intro Dialogues.
    • Some of Mortal Kombat lore are also mentioned as well.
    • Bo' Rai Cho's and Kung Lao's name appears on multiple pieces of Raiden's gear.
    • Kotal Kahn is mentioned in Sub-Zero's Ending.
  • Raiden's Friendship, Kidd Thunder makes an appearance as one of his life bar victory taunt.
  • In the end of Chapter 7 in the Story Mode, Catwoman calls off Brother Eye by access the password "Defense system override. Authorization LK-4D4!", which is a reference to Cyrax.
  • There is a Trophy called "Who's Next" (which was MKX's tagline).
  • Perhaps one of these characters will be Raiden; during a "clash" sequence between The Joker and Black Adam, who fights with lightning-based powers, Joker asks if he knows "that other lightning guy," to which Black Adam responds, "With the bamboo hat? Yes." Obviously, this refers to Raiden, Mortal Kombat's God of Thunder, and mentor figure to the heroes of Earthrealm.
  • In the Gotham City stage, one of the main background pieces of the level is the marquee above the entrance to the Empire Theater, advertising two movies: The Final Wish 2 and Hidden Crimes. Using the "Stage Interaction" command, players can smash their opponents into elements of the background, causing damage and destruction. In this case, players can crash into the marquee, causing letters to break off of the sign. After three hits, the only remaining letters spell out the iconic phrase, "Finish Him," which has served as the exclamation point at the end of nearly every single battle in Mortal Kombat history. It also serves as an achievement "Doctor Fate-Ality".
  • Some of Sub-Zero's shaders resembles klassic ninjas characters such as Noob Saibot, Scorpion/Cyrax, Ermac/Sektor, Reptile, Rain and Cyber Sub-Zero.
  • Once Starfire finishes off Sub-Zero's life meter, she said, "You're looking toasty as they like to say.", which is a reference to "Toasty".
    • In TMNT's Victory Outro, The side of the pizza box reads, "Caution: Toasty!!!"
  • When performing her meter-burned Soul Rip move to her opponent, Enchantress occasionally yelled the famous "Your soul is mine.", which was a clear reference to the long time antagonist, Shang Tsung.

Guild Wars 2[]

The Thief Profession offers a utility skill called Scorpion Wire, which (like Scorpion's Spear) snags distant targets and pulls them into melee range.

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown[]

Kano appears in the game, and you have to beat him as Batman.

Ninja Warz[]

In the game, there's an achievement called "Fatality!" which is acquired when you finish off an injured ninja with one blow.

Saints Row IV[]

In the game, Pierce in his Super Homie form resembles to Kung Lao, one of the playable characters.

The LEGO Movie Videogame[]

In Level 15 called, "The Final Showdown", Uni-Kitty in her Mega Kitty form, yelled out "FINISH HIM!", which is a reference to Fatality.

WWE Games[]

WWE Immortals
  • In the mobile game, Xavier Woods is in a Raiden outfit, forwardly named "Raiden", and Johnny Cage is a playable and unlockable character.
  • Randy Orton's Viper Dojo outfit could be possible similar to Reptile.
WWE Mayhem
  • In the mobile game, 5 Star Ronda Rousey resembles her Sonya Blade outfit from the Elimination Chamber 2019 pay-per-view.

Broforce[]

Raiden appears as a playable and unlockable character under the name "Broden" with his appearance is based from his 1995 live action film. He has his iconic torpedo move as a special command called Shalybabayee!.

  • He and Brolander (Connor MacLeod) were added in the Lighting Strikes Twice update (both were portrayed by Christopher Lambert).

Skullgirls[]

  • Reptile, Rain, and Ermac are three color palette swap skins for Fukua.
  • Jax Briggs' MK3 outfit became a color palette skin for Beowulf.

Them's Fightin' Herds[]

  • After successfully landing a lasso grab, Arizona will sometimes shout "Come 'ere!" (a variation of Scorpion's catchphrase) and wrangle her opponent towards her in a similar way to Scorpion's spear attack.
  • Velvet has a palette swap based off of Sub-Zero called "Below Zero".

Cyberpunk 2077[]

In the side mission called, "I'll Fly Away," during the main story of Cyberpunk 2077, the player who controls as V visited a man named Mitch in the Outskirts. Mitch has lost a good friend of his by the name of Scorpion, whose dying wish was to be placed in his car, ignited, and driven into a massive canyon for a blaze of glory send off. After the player complete the conversation, they received one of which is one of Scorpion's figurines, which was reference to one the playable characters, Scorpion. After the side mission is complete, the player head back and see the Scorpion figure at V's home.

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