Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection

Company type	Video game compilation
Industry	Video games
Founded	2011
Founder	NetherRealm Studios, Other Ocean Interactive, Code Mystics
Products	Compilation of Mortal Kombat (1992), Mortal Kombat II (1993), Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Parent	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection is a 2011 title jointly developed by NetherRealm Studios, Other Ocean Interactive, and Code Mystics, and published under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. This release brings together three iconic 2D fighting games from the Mortal Kombat franchise. After the cancellation of the more ambitious HD remake project titled Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Kollection, this compilation was launched as a downloadable game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in August 2011, followed by a Microsoft Windows version in February 2012.

Gameplay

Included in the compilation are the original three Mortal Kombat games: Mortal Kombat (1992), Mortal Kombat II (1993), and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995). The package incorporates slight enhancements such as online multiplayer, pause menu functionality, achievements, and characters unlockable through online play.

Development

The project began as an HD remake named Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Kollection, featuring revamped character sprites, updated backgrounds, and a redesigned user interface. This version was under development by Other Ocean Interactive, known for their work on Ultimate Mortal Kombat for the Nintendo DS. However, this HD remake was discontinued prior to public announcement, resulting instead in the release of the more straightforward compilation.

Assets from the abandoned HD remake surfaced unofficially, including graphical models and concept illustrations shared by artists Jeremy Kohar and John Montenegro. In 2014, makeup artist Tanea Brooks posted photos depicting actors preparing for this canceled HD production. Additionally, a separate attempt to rework the collection in HD by Blind Squirrel Games was terminated before completion.

Reception

Upon release, the game garnered mixed to average feedback, with aggregate ratings approximately 61.5% on Xbox 360 and 60.6% on PlayStation 3 according to GameRankings, alongside Metacritic scores of 62/100 for Xbox 360 and 59/100 for PS3.