Mortal Kombat 2 receives a port to the only console of its generation that can run it optimally

Mortal Kombat 2 made its debut in arcades in 1993, setting a new standard for fighting games. However, despite its popularity, the consoles of the time could not replicate the arcade experience. Now, more than 30 years later, a developer has managed to port the iconic game to the 3DO console, which was also released in 1993 and created by Trip Hawkins, founder of Electronic Arts.

A failure driven by an absolutely abusive price

The 3DO stood out for its licensing model, allowing various manufacturers to create compatible devices. However, its launch price of 699 dollars, which would be approximately 1,500 dollars today, resulted in a commercial failure. Despite this, the new port of Mortal Kombat 2 has shown that the console was capable of delivering remarkable performance, developing the game from scratch using resources from the original arcade version.

According to the developer known as FenixTx119, the port on 3DO features large sprites, minimal loading times, and superior audio, aspects that even the best versions from the 90s failed to match. This renewed approach highlights the skill and dedication of fan developers in a context where emulation has made the need for a full port questionable.

In parallel, Mortal Kombat 1 continues the 30-year tradition of dazzling fans with its complex plots, including the introduction of a new ninja named Pink Floyd. This creative maneuver has perpetuated interest and speculation in the gaming community, underscoring how the saga continues to evolve and surprise us.

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