******************************** ********************************** **** ******************** ***** _ ***_ ___** ____ _______***___***_* | \**/ | / _ \*| __ \*|__ __|*/ _ \*| |* ||\\//||| |*| |||__| *** | | * | /_\ || |** *||*\/*||| |*| || __ /** | | **| ___ || |*** **||** ||| |_| |||**\\*** | | || ||| |___* ***||* || \___/*||***\\***|_|***||* |||_____|* *****_ __ ___ _****_ ____ ***___* _______*** ****| | / / / _ \ | \ / || _ \**/ _ \ |__ __|** ****| |/ / | | | |||\\//||| |_| || /_\ | | | **** ***| < | | | ||| \/ ||| _ < | ___ | | |**** **| |\ \ | |_| ||| ||| |_| |||***|| | |*** *|_| \_\ \___/ || |||____/*||***|| |_|** ******** ************* ***** ****** ****************** **** ************************************ ********************************** Game Gear FAQ/Move List Version 1.0 by Seth0708 I. Notes II. Fighter Move Lists A. Johnny Cage B. Liu Kang C. Raiden D. Scorpion E. Sonya Blade F. Sub-Zero III. Boss Fighters A. Goro B. Shang Tsung IV. Other Fighters A. Kano B. Reptile V. Blood Code VI. Copyrights _ | \ || _||_ ||\\ || _ |_ _| ___ __ || \\ || /_\ || |()_| \ | || \\||||_|| || ||__ _\\ || \_| \_/ || |___||__/ Mortal Kombat was released in the arcades in 1993 and became an instant sucess. There are much better histories on the game and the phenomenom it spawned out there then I can write, so I'll just focus on the Game Gear version of the game. Released in 1993, the same year as the arcade version, the handheld version of Mortal Kombat came out on both Gameboy and Game Gear. At the time it was the height of the Sega-Nintendo competition and any edge either company could get was sought. Nintendo, appealing to soccer moms everywhere, cut out the blood from their releases of Mortal Kombat. Sega, on the other hand, ostensibly cut out the blood, but left the famous "Blood Code" in the cartridge for both the Genesis and Game Gear. In the end, Sega outsold Nintendo in Mortal Kombat three to one. The Game Gear version of the game is obviously not as good as either of the console version, but it does beat out its Gameboy counterpart by the simple fact that it is in color (the Gameboy version is notoriously hard to see). Both games have a six character line-up and two bosses. Reptile is missing from both games, while Kano is missing from the Game Gear version and Johnny Cage is missing from the Gameboy version. This guide offers bios, move lists, and endings for all the characters. The text is taken straight from the first Mortal Kombat or Mortal Kombat II (in the case of Shang Tsung and Reptile). The Blood Code appears at the very end of this guide. Assume facing right for the moves. P is punch/button 1, K is kick/button 2, and B is block. Fatalities can only be performed at the end of the match when it says, "Finish Him!" To execute the famous "Pit Fatality" simply uppercut your opponent at The Pit when prompted. _____ _ ___ |_ _| | | / __| | | __ | |___ _ __ _ __ _ _ | | __ _ __ _ ____ | | /__\ | __ \ | v__\ | v__\ \\ // | | / _v | / _v || ()_| __| |||__||| | | || | ||| | || \\// | |__ | |_| || |_| |||___ |___/ \__/ |_| |_||_| |||_| || >/ \___| \___^| \___ ||____| // || // ||_|| // |___| A martial artist superstar trained by the great masters from around the world. Cage uses his talents on the big screen. He is the current box-office champ and star of such movies as Dragon Fist and Dragon Fist II, as well as the award- winning Sudden Violence. Moves: ---------------------- | Fireball | | <- (hold) -> + P | | | | Shadow Kick | | <- (hold) -> + K | | | | Fatality | | -> -> -> + P | |______________________| Ending: Through the battles and life or death situations faced during the tournament Johnny Cage learns the true importance of his fighting skills. He also realizes the full potential of the tournament. He returns to Hollywood after defending his new title as Grand Champion. Cage goes on to film Mortal Kombat: The Movie and its many sequels. _ _ _ _ | | (_) | | // | | _ _ _ | |// __ _ _ __ __ _ | | | || || | | | / _v || v__\ / _v | | |___ | || | | |\\| |_| || | ||| |_| | |_____||_| \_^_| |_| \\\___^||_| || \___ | || ||_|| |___| Once a member of the super secret White Lotus Society, Liu Kang left the organization in order the represent the Shaolin temples in the tournament. Kang is strong in his beliefs and despises Shang Tsung. Moves: -------------------------- | Fireball | | -> -> + P | | | | Flying Kick | | -> -> + K | | | | Fatality | | -> o ^ o <- / | \ -> | | / | \ o v o | |__________________________| Ending: After defeating the mighty Goro and putting an to end to Shang Tsung's rule over the tournament, Kang is able to return the contest to its rightful hosts - the Shaolin Temples. Kang's heroics will always be remembered. He will continue the traditions of the Shaolin temples and restore the true pride and respect of this once great tournament. ____ _ _ | __ \ (_) | | ||__| | __ _ _ __| | ____ _ __ | __ / / _v || | / _ || ()_|| v__\ || \\| |_| || || |_| |||___ | | || || \\\___^||_| \___^||____||_| || The name Raiden is actually that of a deity known as the thunder god. It is rumored he received a personal invitation by Shang Tsung himself and took the form of a human to compete in the tournament. Moves: ---------------------- | Flying Jinko | | <- <- -> | | | | Lightning Bolt | | | \ -> + P | | v o | | | | Teleport | | | ^ | | v | | | | | Fatality | | -> <- <- <- + P | |______________________| Ending: Raiden's victory comes as no surprise to him. He was never impressed by Shang Tsung's inferior sorcery, Goro's brute force, or the challenge of the other contestants. He quickly becomes bored with his mortal competition and soon invites other gods to participate in the contest. The ensuing battles rage on for years, and the wars result in our world's final destruction. Have a nice day. ____ _ | __| (_) \ \ __ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ \ | / _| /_\ | v_|| _ \ | | /_\ | v__\ _/ || |_ ||_|||| ||_| || |||_|||| || |__/ \__| \_/ || | __/ |_| \_/ || || || || || Like Sub-Zero, Scorpion's true name and origin are not known. He has shown from time to time distrust and hatred towards Sub-Zero. Between ninjas, this is usually a sign of opposing clans. Moves: ---------------------- | Spear | | <- <- + P | | | | Teleporting Kick | | | / <- + K | | v o | | | | Fatality | | ^ ^ | | | | | |______________________| Ending: Marked for death years ago by the Lin Kuei, Scorpion was murdered by Sub-Zero. He left behind a wife and child in his former life but was allowed to return and avenge his death. Even with Scorpion's triump in the tournament and new title as Grand Champion, the price he paid was high. He can never again know his family and must exist forever with his secret curse. ____ ____ _ _ | __| | _ \ | | | | \ \ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ | |_\ || | __ _ __| | ____ \ | /_\ | v__\ \\ /// _v | | __< | | / _v | / _ || ()_| _/ |||_|||| || \\//| |_| | | |_/ || || |_| || |_| |||___ |__/ \_/ || || >/ \___^| |____/ |_| \___^| \___^||____| // // // Sonya is a member of a top U.S. Special Forces unit. Her team was hot on the trail of Kano's Black Dragon organization. They followed them to an uncharted island where they were ambushed by Shang Tsung's personal army. Moves: ---------------------- | Flying Punch | | -> <- + P | | | | Handstand Grapple | | | + P-K | | v | | | | Ring Toss | | <- <- + P | | | | Fatality | | -> -> <- <- + B | |______________________| Ending: Captured by Shang Tsung Sonya's Special Forces unit was taken hostage - their only hope was the tournament. Shang Tsung promised to release the entire team only if Sonya could win the contest. Her victory not only released her unit - but also put an end to the Black Dragon and Shang Tsung's powerful grip on the tournament. ____ _ _____ | __| | | |___ / \ \ | |__ _ // ____ _ _ _ \ ||| ||| _ \ |_| // | ()_|| v_| /_\ _/ |||_||| |_| | //__ ||___ || ||_|| |__/ \_^||____/ /____||____||| \_/ The actual name or identity of this warrior is unknown. However based on the markings of his uniform, it is believed he belongs to the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese ninja. Moves: ---------------------- | Freeze | | | \ -> + P | | v o | | | | Slide | | <- <- + P-K | | | | Fatality | | -> \ | \ -> + P | | o v o | |______________________| Ending: After receiving the title of Grand Champion, Sub-Zero disappears back into the shadows from which he came. His only goal in the tournament was the assassaination of Shang Tsung. He was paid a large sum of money by one of Tsung's wealthy enemies. With his mission accomplished Sub-Zero will collect his fortune and retire from his dangerous profession. (Note: The following two fighters are bosses and are unplayable.) ____ / ___| | | _ _ _ _ | | __ /_\ | v_| /_\ | |_- |||_|||| ||_|| \____| \_/ || \_/ A 2,000 year old half human dragon, Goro remains undefeated for the past 500 years. He won the title of Grand Champion by defeating Kung Lao, a Shaolin fighting monk. It was during this period that the tournament fell into Shang Tsung's hands and was corrupted. Moves: ---------------------- | Charge | | | | Grapple | |______________________| ____ ______ | __||| |__ __| \ \ ||_ __ _ _ __ ___ || __ _ _ ___ \ | | _\ / _v || v__\ / _ | || \ ||| ||| v_\ / _ | _/ | || ||| |_| ||| ||| |_|| || _\\||_|||| ||| |_|| |__/ || || \___^||| || \__ | || |__/ \_^||| || \__ | || || __|| __|| |___| |___| 500 years ago, Shang Tsung was banished to the Earth Realm. With the aid of Goro he was to unbalance the furies and doom the planet to a chaotic existence. By seizing control of the Shaolin Tournament he tried to tip the scales of order towards chaos. Moves: ---------------------- | Transform | |______________________| (Note: The following two fighters were present in the arcade version of Mortal Kombat but are not in the Game Gear version. They are listed here merely to clarrify that point and provide some context to the other fighters.) _ _ | | // | |// __ _ _ _ | < /_ || v_\ /_\ | |\\ ||_|||| ||||_|| |_| \\ \_^||| || \_/ A mercenary, thug, extortionist, thief - Kano lives a life of crime and injustice. He is a devoted member of the Black Dragon, a dangerous group of cut-throat madmen feared and respected throughout all of crime's inner circles. Arcade Ending: With the defeat of Goro and Shang Tsung, Kano will bring his own brand of treachery to the tournament. His Black Dragon organization forms a monopoly over the contest that brings shame and torment to all those involved. Their reign will end in anarchy and death. It will result in the final dismantling of the tournament and the Battle of the Sans. ____ _ _ | __ \ _||_ (_)| | ||__| | ___ __ |_ _| _ | | ___ | __ / |()_|| _\ || | || ||()_| || \\ ||__ ||_|| || | || |||__ || \\|___|| _/ || |_||_||___| || || || As Shang Tsung's personal protector the elusive Reptile lurks in the shadows stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to disguise a horrid reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago. ____ _ _ ____ _ | _ \ | | | | / ___| | | | |_\ || | _ _ __| | | | _ __| | ____ | __< | | /_\ /_\ / _ | | | /_\ / _ || ()_| | |_/ || |||_||||_||| |_| | | |___ ||_||| |_| |||___ |____/ |_| \_/ \_/ \___^| \____| \_/ \___^||____| To turn on the blood, press 2, 1, 2, down, and up during the opening sequence. ____ _ || / ___| (_) || _||_ | | _ ___ _ _ _ __ _ ___ ||__ |_ _|__ | | /_\ | _ |\\ //| v__|| | / _ \ | __\ || \ | | |___ ||_||||_|| \\// || | || |_| ||| || || _\\ \____| \_/ | __| >/ || |_| \___ ||| || || |__/ || // || || // ||__|| || // |____| Mortal Kombat is (c) Acclaim