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Mortal Kombat 4

Review · Arcade · Game Boy · PlayStation · Game Boy Color

Mortal Kombat 4

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

Game Boy · PlayStation · Game Boy Color · Nintendo 64 · PC

Midway Games · 1997

LumiScore

50/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

M

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.75

Mortal Kombat 4 is a classic fighting game that can enhance a player's hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. It also encourages strategic thinking and adaptation as players learn character moves and opponent patterns.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.23
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

The game features intense violence, including fatalities and gore, earning it an M rating. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, its competitive nature might lead to some frustration.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Mortal Kombat 4 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Mortal Kombat 4 a LumiScore of 50/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Mortal Kombat 4?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Mortal Kombat 4 is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Mortal Kombat 4?

The game features intense violence, including fatalities and gore, earning it an M rating. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, its competitive nature might lead to some frustration.