Review · Arcade · Nintendo 64 · SEGA Saturn · PlayStation
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Reviewed: 28 May 2026
Nintendo 64 · SEGA Saturn · PlayStation · PC
Midway Games · 1996
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
16
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Mortal Kombat Trilogy can enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time due to its fast-paced, precise combat mechanics. Players also engage in strategic and critical thinking to learn character moves, develop combos, and adapt to opponent fighting styles.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.04 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The game features extreme graphic violence, including brutal fatalities and stage deaths, which may be disturbing for some players. Its highly competitive nature can also foster competitive toxicity and social comparison, potentially impacting emotional well-being.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- 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.