Review · Fighting · Commodore / Amiga · SEGA CD · SNES
Mortal Kombat
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Commodore / Amiga · SEGA CD · SNES · Game Gear · SEGA Master System · Game Boy · PC · Genesis
Midway Games · 1992
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
51 /100
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features graphic violence suitable only for mature teens.
Growth (BDS)
34
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.38 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Mortal Kombat is a classic fighting game that offers intense one-on-one combat. It hones hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its unique control scheme and combo-based attacks. Players can also develop strategic thinking by learning character moves and anticipating opponent actions. The competitive nature of the game, while intense, can also foster a desire for mastery and improvement.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
Mortal Kombat is infamous for its graphic violence, particularly the 'Fatality' finishing moves, which may be disturbing for younger players. The game's competitive focus can also lead to frustration. While there are no explicit monetization risks, the content itself requires careful consideration due to its mature themes.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.