Mortal Kombat 3
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Midway
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Released On:
01 Oct 1995
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Shao Kahn has won. The Earthrealm is no more. In order to revive his Queen Sindel, the emperor Shao Kahn used the Outworld Tournament from Mortal Kombat 2 as a diversion while his Shadow Priests revive his fallen Queen on Earth. Once enacted, the dimensional bridge between the two realms connects, allowing Kahn's extermination squads to invade and destroy Earth, and enslave the population's souls.
A small team of Raiden's "Chosen Warriors" survives the attack: Mortal Kombat champion Liu Kang and his ally Kung Lao, Special Forces agents Sonya Blade and Jax, the shaman Nightwolf, the riot cop Stryker, the nomadic Kabal, and former Lin Kuei warrior Sub-Zero, who has gone rogue from his clan. Facing the warriors are the mercenary Kano, cyber-ninjas Smoke, Sektor and Cyrax, Sheeva, a female Shokan, the sorcerer Shang Tsung, and Queen Sindel herself.
Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities once both players enter a code sequence in pre-match-up screens. Also included are more stage fatalities and finishing moves as each warrior attempts to go one-on-one with the Centaurian enforcer Motaro, and Shao Kahn himself.
Mortal Kombat 3 is the last traditional one-on-one fighting game in the series to feature motion-captured digitized graphics for its kombatants, and introduces online network play to the PC version of Mortal Kombat 3 , released on PlayStation in January 1994.
EAN-13:
4948872600064 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SIPS-60006 (Japan)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fighting game where players embody Earth's chosen warriors. They must battle Shao Kahn's forces to prevent the Outworld ruler from conquering Earth and enslaving humanity's souls. The player's goal is to defeat powerful enemies and close the portal between realms.
Story
Karnage in the 1st Degree!
Rayden speaks:
Earth is no longer free. An unEarthly power, nearly invincible, has overwhelmed the planet.
For over 10,000 years, Shao Kahn, ruler of the Outworld, has grieved for his lost Queen Sindel. Now she has awakened from her deathly sleep, as a demonic warrior on Earth.
With the reemergence of Sindel on Earth, the portal between the Outworld is opened. From his Outworld throne, Shao Kahn reaches toward us. His hand is the klaw of death.
Shao Kahn has decreed that Earthlings shall no longer be masters of their bodies... or their souls. He has taken the souls of almost all Earth people, without their knowledge or konsent.
So that no resistance should succeed, Shao Kahn has ordered troops of fierce Outworld extermination squads, led by the massive Centaurian Motaro, to annihilate the chosen warriors of the Earth Realm.
You are one of those warriors. You and only a very few others are strong enough to destroy Shao Kahn's evil. What's more, you have the desire. But be warned: Your souls are protected, but your bodies are not...
But enough time has been wasted. Go now and accept the challenge of Mortal Kombat. Enter into darkness in order to retrieve the light... if it still exists.
Are you ready to shred your total being, body and soul, for the sake of others?
Prepare. Shao Kahn's minions are waiting.
How to Play
Starting Up
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SONY PlayStation™
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POWER
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OPEN
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Reset Button
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Power Switch
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Controller Ports
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CD Door Open Button
1. Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual.
2. Insert the MORTAL KOMBAT® 3 disc and close the CD door.
Note: Make sure the PlayStation game console's power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
3. Plug in one or two game controllers and turn the PlayStation game console ON. The opening story, kombatant bios, and battle demos will begin. Read bios to learn who's who; watch demos for fighting pointers.
4. Press the Start Button at any time during the demo to see the KOMBAT Modification Screen.
5. Press any Action Button to start the game.
Notes
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The Action Buttons are Δ, Ο, Χ, L1, L2, R1 and R2 on the PlayStation controller.
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You can configure the button controls, sound/music, and game settings before starting the game. See pages 4-5.
Configure Menus
1. At the KOMBAT Kube Screen, press left or right on the Directional Pad to rotate the Kube to different Configure selections.
2. Press any Action Button to select a title and see its menu.
3. Press up or down on the Directional Pad to highlight different menu options.
4. Press left or right on the Directional Pad to change the option's setting.
Note: All settings are reset to their defaults when you turn off the PlayStation.
Controller Configure Menu
Customize the combat buttons on your controller to suit your fighting style. Both players can change their combat controls individually. Press up or down on the Directional Pad to move through the menu, and press left or right to change the configuration of the selected button.
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EXIT: Return to the Game Selection Screen.
Sound & Music Menu
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Stereo: Switch Stereo Sound output ON or OFF, depending on your television or monitor capability.
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Pan Control: Designate a side for combat sound FX (grunts, taunts, screams, etc.). Choose from either the same or opposite side on which they occur.
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Sound: Turn combat sound FX (grunts, taunts, screams, etc.) ON or OFF.
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Music: Control the music volume, from SILENT to KRANKED!
Game Configure Menu
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Difficulty: Tame the computer's skill level with five settings from VERY EASY to VERY HARD. Two players will both fight at the same chosen level. Default: MEDIUM. Note: This does not have any effect on a two-player match.
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Violence: ON allows Fatalities and extreme violence; OFF does not. Default: ON.
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Blood: ON allows blood and fatalities during gameplay; OFF does not. Default: ON.
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Shang Morph: Choose who Shang Tsung will have the ability to morph into. OFF prevents Shang Tsung from morphing at all, OPPONENT allows Shang Tsung to morph only into the character he is fighting against, and ALL allows Shang Tsung to morph into any of the other thirteen combatants. Default: OPPONENT.
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Clock: The clock limits each round to 99 seconds. When the clock is DISABLED, rounds continue until one combatant wins. Default: ENABLED.
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VS Screen: In two-player games, you can enter combat codes on the VS Screen before each battle to enable special powers and enter hidden levels. When the screen is DISABLED, it does not appear. Default: ENABLED.
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EXIT: Return to the Game Selection Screen.
Starting Kombat
Choosing A Kombatant
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Shang Tsung
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Sindel
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Jax
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Kano
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Liu Kang
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Sonya
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Stryker
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?????
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Sub-Zero
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Cyrax
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Sektor
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Nightwolf
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Sheeva
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Kung Lao
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Kabal
The Kombatant Grid appears before each battle.
1. Use the Directional Buttons to mark your kombatant. Player 1 (green) and 2 (red) have different selection boxes, and can choose different kombatants or the same one.
2. Press any Action Button to confirm your selection before the game does it for you.
Choosing Your Destiny (1-Player Games)
In one-player games, you signal your desire on the Destiny Selection Screen. Your choice of Novice, Warrior, or Master determines the number of kombatants you will face, their fighting order, and their toughness.
Use the Direction Buttons to select a destiny pole, and then press any Action Button to confirm. You will fight all the kombatants shown, one after the other. You must defeat all the challengers plus two bosses to achieve your destiny.
Destiny
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Novice: 6 Challengers, 2 Bosses
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Warrior: 8 Challengers, 2 Bosses
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Master: 10 Challengers, 2 Bosses
The VS Screen (2-Player Games)
In two-player games, the VS Screen (if ENABLED, see page 5) appears as soon as the fighters are selected and before kombat begins. If you know a kombat kode, and you're fast, you can enter it in the grid at the bottom of the screen. Kombat kodes bestow special powers, take you to hidden levels, and entertain you with surprises (see page 27).
Joining in Games
A second player can join in a game by pressing the Start Button on the unused controller (either 1 or 2). If
Controls
L2 Button
Run
L1 Button
Block
Directional Button
Walk
Direction Button
Jump
Select Button
N/A
Start Button
Pause/resume kombat
R2 Button
Run
R1 Button
Block
Triangle Button
High kick
Circle Button
High punch
Eks Button
Low kick
Square Button
Low punch
Start Button on controller 1
Start Player 1
Start Button on controller 2
Start Player 2
Direction Buttons or →
Walk
Hold Direction Button+or+↑
Flip jump
L2 or R2 + Direction Button or toward opponent
Run
Enemies & Characters
Shang Tsung
Shang Tsung's greatest weapon is his ability to morph into any other kombatant and use their weapons. He is a Shao Kahn sorcerer.
Sindel
Shao Kahn's lost bride, reborn on Earth, delivers a screaming bad hair day to any kombatant foolish enough to challenge her.
Jax
A human who smashes with inhuman ferocity, Jax and his bionic arms are among the most powerful weapons planet Earth has yet unleashed.
Kano
Kano survived to laugh sadistically again; his love of thievery is topped only by a taste for blunt trauma, like smashing into an enemy's ribs.
Liu Kang
As the greatest threat to Shao Kahn's rule, Liu Kang is the prime target of Kahn's extermination squads, delivering a mortifying air kick and a tongue-searing fire attack.
Sonya
Sonya, originally a Special Forces Earth fighter, was rescued from Kahn's troops by Jax and trained as a gymnastic kombat master whose wheel kick is a nightmare.
Stryker
This urban avenger is a one-man riot with a nightstick. Stryker takes the loss of Earthlings to Shao Kahn personally.
Sub-Zero
Death by freezer burn? Sub-Zero ices his opponents, then delivers a shattering attack. This kombatant is kold!
Cyrax
This soulless cyber-ninja demands that opponents endure a vision of death before suffering the final, agonizing termination. Cyrax is programmed to annihilate Sub-Zero.
Sektor
Sektor is a freelance cyber-warrior. He is soul-less, bleeds oil, and seems to have no allegiance to Earth. Sektor is the complete missile platform: the weaponry launched from his chest compartment is pure power.
Nightwolf
To protect his tribal land from Kahn's occupation, this Native American conjures up deadly weapons from thin air. Experience the shamanistic power of certain destruction!
Sheeva
Though hand-picked by Khan as the guardian of Sindel, Sheeva's Shokan blood fumes when Motaro is chosen to lead the extermination squads. Sheeva stomps her opponents, then skins them alive with one flamboyant, four-armed rip.
Kabal
Rage has no equal in the slashing blades of this nomadic swordsman. Is he a mystic, or a devastating techno-soldier? Who cares? Agony and defeat are what he delivers.
Tips & Maps
Kung Lao's "Hat Throw"
This move has a lengthy recovery, making you vulnerable if an attacker is closer than a full screen away.
Kung Lao's "Teleport" or "Dive Kick"
These moves leave you vulnerable to enemy counterattacks, so use them with caution.
Kung Lao's "Dive Kick" and Throw
Try performing the "Dive Kick" over an opponent's head, and then throwing them.
Kombat Kodes
These cryptic codes appear unexpectedly for a few seconds on the VS Screen in two-player games, allowing new kombatants, deadlier powers, and surprises.
Fatality
A kombatant's unique death blow, with each kombatant having two Fatalities.
Stage Fatality
A special Fatality that can be performed in a sunken area, such as the Subway.
Mercy
A second chance for your opponent, where they gain back a little health before you annihilate them.
Animality
Possible only after bestowing a Mercy, you morph into a vicious kreature and dish out a fitting terminal punishment.
Friendship
If you haven't had to block even once and still won, you can afford to be nice.
Babality
The ultimate humiliation.
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