Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection: A New Era for Classic Fighting Games

Digital Eclipse is stepping into the realm of fighting game preservation with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. This compilation covers the early days of Mortal Kombat, including Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat 4. Beyond the arcade versions, the collection includes console and handheld versions, such as the SNES and Genesis releases of the original Mortal Kombat, as well as the Game Boy Advance version of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.

One of the standout features is the inclusion of online multiplayer with rollback netcode powered by GGPO, a first for many of these titles. This addresses a significant issue in fighting game preservation: the difficulty of playing older games online. Digital Eclipse also provides an option to unlock every secret in the game, from characters to hidden developer menus, appealing to both veteran and new players.

The collection also emphasizes archival work, with interviews from Ed Boon, John Tobias, and others, along with scanned footage of actors and the Mortal Kombat prequel comic book. This offers a comprehensive look into the history and development of the Mortal Kombat franchise.

The collection includes Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat 4, and various console and handheld versions.

Yes, every game in the Legacy Kollection supports online multiplayer with rollback netcode powered by GGPO.

Archival content includes interviews with developers, scanned footage of actors, and the Mortal Kombat prequel comic book.

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