The Genesis mops the floor with SNES when it comes to MK. The blood code, the music was FAR louder, and the controls were damn near 0 lag. I don't care if it's grittier N missing voice samples. My family and I had a ball with this game, N fought for real over it 😂
As a kid once we discovered the blood genesis code the snes version was mocked and discarded. Many of my friends actually sold their snes to get the sega mortal kombat ..SNES version was a joke to any teen regardless if it had more sounds etc.
The SNES is better in every way except in the two most important ways that being gameplay and gore. Sega wins simply for a much better gameplay experience & included gore. As a teen when this came out & being a massive MK fan I was dissatisfied that no matter the console a faithful port was nowhere to be found.
@@poopsyko no eight bit sound head clean out your ears Nintendo version sounds like it’s been played in a tin can or smothered by a pillow the music on Sega is much much better than even the arcade version.
Try using the 6-button Genesis controller. The controls are crisp and responsive. The horrible controls of the Nintendo version killed the fun. Even if the Nintendo version had blood and didn’t censor the violence, the controls were still awful.
I have always thought the SNES version of MK to be the better version - presentation-wise. That's what immersed me in the game - the looks, the sounds, the gameplay. Sure the Genessis version had the blood and original fatalities but, what good were they if the presentation was so subpar? The graphics, the sounds, the fonts were all so lame and inferior. To me, the controls weren't a big deal cause to me, MK always felt a bit clunky and choppy, even in the arcades. Still, looking back in hindsight now, I'd have to say neither of these versions is really that good. What one version excelled at, the other failed at _[miserably, I might add]._ So, in the end, it was just a straight, neutral line down the middle when it came to giving fans what they wanted. In the end, nobody really got what they waited or asked for which to me, makes these two versions equally disappointing...
After beating it on SNES too many times to count I remember playing it in the arcade and going straight to finishing it I learned a lot on the snes version because I wasn’t that good at the arcade version But I agree when you look back it’s not amazing But it’s good for what limitations there were
Only played the Arcade and Genesis / Mega Drive version as a child but the way the moves collide was completely different from the arcade version, which made it almost a different game for me as it seemed sluggish and animations were off key and made trying and link moves together so much tougher
I had the SNES version but played the Genesis version a lot. Graphics and Audio were better on SNES, but the blood and music on Genesis put it over for me.
the snes obviously looks and sounds better than the genesis version. but the awful input lag kills the game play for me. the genesis port isn't near the arcade, but it is far as hideous as people will try to make it. the soundtrack is decent as well. but the gameplay is where it shines. also the optional blood code definitely helps out in bringing that arcade experience home . it's funny how all the fanboys always yell that it's not about the graphics UNTIL a port comparison comes into play...
The ONLY thing the genesis had better was the blood/gore (with a blood code entered every time you turn on the console) and controls. SNES was far superior in every other way
SNES had the mooshiest of controls. I’d rather play MK with the three button Genesis controller than the Nintendo version. The six button controller is the ideal way to play.
@@yearight5303 Genesis version had graphics that were trash, music that was trash, barely any sound effects, and without the blood code, it wouldn't even be compared to the SNES version
@@stuffthings1417 Super Nintendo sounds like it’s played in a tin can or with a pillow being smothered over it the music in Sega and can give the super Nintendo run for its money when the person knows what they’re doing and it can sound better sometimes and in this case the music in the Sega version of Mortal Kombat sounds better than both the arcade and SNES version.
I still remember in the 90s playing MK at the arcades then later saw it in Gamepro magazine. I saw the poor rating but one Friday night I rented at a video store. When I got home I popped in my SNES and it was fun but when I saw no blood or fatalities. All the fun was gone so I returned it and got my refund. Now the first time I played it on Genesis was at a friend friend’s house. (During that time I was in high school) On that day we all decided to ditch at lunchtime by jumping the fence in the back and running as quickly as we could. (I was a fast runner) So we scattered because the cops were patrolling the area and decided to meet up at my friend’s friend's house because his parents weren't home. When we got there he made for us sandwiches and ate them with chips washing them down with sodas. He had lots of games for Genesis like Sonic the Hedgehog, Mercs, and others but when he popped in MK I told him: “It better not be like the SNES version because it sucked badly.” He said: “Trust me bro the Genesis version has a blood code and the fatalities.” When he turned on his Genesis he waited for a text screen and started putting in a code on his controller quickly. The words turned red and I said: “No way bro like the arcade?” He said: “Yes, but the graphics and sound suck bro.” He had two controllers and we played until after school! I had so much fun! 😊😊😊😊😊
The melody for Goro's lair in the Sega Genesis is actually the game over screen for the Arcade game. The courtyard melody is the 10-second countdown music of the Arcade. The Genesis just has the songs switched around.
For me this is interesting because I grew up with both versions. I do prefer the Genesis version mostly for a code to bring back the blood. Also I liked the cheat menu as well. This might be a minor issue, I also slightly prefer the Genesis soundtrack more.
I never played MK on SNES, I played it on Genesis. I might be biased, I have to go with the Genesis version not because of the gameplay and it has the blood code, but because of the OST. Even the Genesis Version of the MK OST is miles better than the arcade version.
😂 I never forget when my bro got MK for the SNES biggest let down cuz of no blood, in my opinion, the Sega version was a little bit more crazier and the cheat code for the blood 👍
Even though I have played on both, I must admit that I had a strong preference for my Sega version. As a child, I did not have the opportunity to visit arcades frequently, so I developed a deep appreciation for console gaming. I have always been a passionate advocate for console gaming and I genuinely enjoyed your detailed analysis. Thank you for sharing your insights, and I wish you continued success and blessings bro appreciate always 🙏 💯
Thanks for checking the video out and for your words. I had an equal love for console and arcade gaming and some of my best memories are at the arcade. Whenever I think of the arcade MK Street Fighter and KI are always the first games to come to mind. Such a good time in my past. Thanks again for the comment brother I appreciate you 👊🏼
The SNES port COULD have been the ultimate home console port - had Nintendo not completely striped the blood and gore from the game. And yes, the gore aspect of MK wasn’t the only thing that made the game interesting, but it was pretty much the main selling point of those earlier games, and most of the fanbase wanted the gory goodness of the arcade version in their own living rooms. The visuals, sounds, and music were damn-near arcade perfect. Had the SNES port retained the original gore and Fatalities, it would have been the best home port, imo. With the Genesis version containing the Blood Code, it outsold the SNES version 3 to 1.
I have to say even though I was an SNES nut I was gravely disappointed with the snes version. The genesis version had that appeal the arcade version had. It was bloodier and ultimately a better game. IMO!
Massive like just for calling the splashes spit, not sweat. Finally, someone using their eyes instead of just copy/pasteing every other review. Who did ever see a white sweat?
Great breakdown Darryl! I grew up with the SNES version and I do think it looks and sounds MUCH better than the Genesis (even with no blood). But yeah, in the end of the day gameplay is the most important for fun. I wish the devs hadn't messed that up so bad in this port.
A fair assessment of the two 16 bit ports, definitely the correct conclusion, i'll take playability over a drop in graphics and sound every time, the Snes plays terribly and that can't be denied, laggy and awful hit detection too, one thing you didn't touch on is the Mega Drive has all the Endings and a still from the attract mode character FMV sequence which also adds a lot too the proceedings. Plus if you were lucky enough to have a 6 button controller it's just that little bit better, but as you said, the 3 Button is just about as good once you get used to it.
I had a Genesis as a gift and bought a SNES myself as a teen back then. I preferred playing games on the Genesis myself back then. For me MK for Genesis and MK2 for SNES overall. I loved the music in many Genesis games. Great review!
Dont forget about the MS DOS CD version of Mortal Kombat. It looks good, has all the fatalities and music and sound effecfs and voices and the CD music was amazing
I never had lag issues with the SNES version. I do find both quite easy to beat, even on the hardest settings as well. Arcade version isn't so tough either once you know the patterns to cheese the CPU fighters.
Me and my bro convinced our mom and pops to buy us a sega Genesis because of Mortal Kombat and Sonic, wish we could’ve afforded a SNES at the time but wasn’t doable. We wanted both systems
I was always bothered by the fact that the Genesis music rotation is incorrect (compared to the Arcade). The MK Arcade Edition Enhanced Genesis romhack at least corrects most of this. (Except the Throne Room; I think the original melody is actually outright just not on the Genesis cart unfortunately). As a kid I favored the SNES for the aesthetics but now playing both (Genesis with a 6 button)... I'd take Genesis 8 days a week.
You may have misspoke during the graphics section for the Genesis. With the 3-Button controller, A by itself is Low Punch and Forward+A is High Punch. Also, fun fact, for Sub-Zero’s fatality you don’t actually have to hit Forward Down Forward LP (A). You can hit the diagonal on the D Pad (between Forward and Down) twice and just tap A. So basically it’s “Diagonal, Diagonal, A” which is fun to say too! 😄
Nintendo's version looked and sounded better. Plus I liked sub zero's fatality. But the Genesis version wins because of playability alone.. this is proof that graphics are not everything. Gameplay comes first!
The SNES version was obviously rubbish. I remember buying this as a kid and being absolutely pissed the hell off the blood was taken out of the game to the point I called the support hotline and asked where the blood and fatalities were. I had already opened the box so I couldn't take the game back. I was HEATED. they would later try to double back and turn the spit from being punched red but to hell with that. Money down the drain. The Genesis version looked rough, but the blood and fatalities were there. Sega wins this round.
I played both Mk games with a 6 button controllers on each system. Also I played both without blood either. I like the Genesis version a lot better. I don't like it's missing voices & the Arcade music, but if you were playing that alone or couch vs with friends back in the day, then yeah the Genesis one is a lot better for gameplay.
Super NES has better graphics and close to the arcade. Sega had better gameplay play, the music and sound grow on you. The music has more rhythm than the NES music.
They should do a perfect remake of MK2 with next gen 2024 graphics but besides that, keep everything exactly the way it was back then. Same moves, same controls, same stages. No kameo bs and combo's etc etc.. Just a perfect port with next gen graphics and the ability to play online against other players all over the world..Man that would be amazing and so much fun..
@@DroidLocks6971 1000 agree with you😁 My bro got it (Mk2)snes 3 days after it was released for his birthday and All the way home we were saying this better have blood. Sure enough we weren't disappointed 🤣👍
@@stuffthings1417 yes the Sega port is missing animations but the controls are more responsive than the SNES port. I like the sound and music as they are unique to the Sega port
In terms of smooth gameplay, darker soundtrack, more mature contents, and better solid control then it's Sega Genesis all the way. In terms of better graphics, better sounds, chiller music, arcade accurate sprites and in-battle contents then Super NES all the way. Both had their ups and downs but in any game: gameplay and controls are the bread and butter so Sega Genesis version definitely had the upper hands here. Either way the first Mortal Kombat game itself isn't that great of a game to begin with so it's a meh argument at this point. It's not until Mortal Kombat II that the series really took off.
I agree with most of this comment. To me the game took off the first time I saw Sub Zeros Fatality. I was hooked right then and while MK2 definitely took the game to the stratosphere, MK was still brilliant in its own right. I appreciate the comment 👊🏼
I rented MK1 for the SNES in the 90's. Never played the Genesis version. The Genesis version is lacking sound effects or they are muffled to the point where they are essentially absent. What most people miss about the fatality thing is that the Genesis version fails to set the mood for fatalities whereas SNES does it well. SNES has a special fatality sound effect, music stops and the screen goes dark. On the SNES Sonya and Scorpion have fatality sounds that are different from the rest adding the sound of the fire whereas on the Genesis the fatalities seem awkwardly casual with no music change, no screams of terror and even common sound effects are missing. They do have blood and Kano's fatality is still arguably better on the Genesis but the old argument about Genesis having better fatalities should be considered a controversial one. They are graphically better (save for Genesis' obvious lack of color and detail) but suck sound wise which hurts the atmosphere.
That’s right. The fatalities on the genesis lack the intensity of the arcade. I find it funny that probe put the spikes on top of the bridge on the game boy version (there’s two big spikes at each end of the pit, so if you wanna do the pit fatality, you have to be all the way over to the stage boundaries. Then they go and forget to put the pit fatality in the game gear version. Cmon Probe, let’s get it together here!!!
SNES Mortal Kombat was horrible to play. It looked better, minus censored content, but played like crap. With the 6-button controller the Genesis version was so much better
@@thomasm6760 Perhaps Genesis was easier to play but SNES hardly played like crap. All the moves were easy to execute and the only thing that bugged me about the game was how much worse the graphics were than in MK2 SNES because I had become used to those graphics.
I’ve played both and slightly better graphics and sound does not make up for the mooshy controls and PG-13 censorship. SNES is the kids version. Genesis is much faster and has the blood, the one thing that separated Mortal Kombat from Street Fighter 2 and other fighting games.
The creators of Mortal Kombat was told by Acclaim Entertainment Incorporated that Nintendo is not going to allow blood in the game so the blood was turned gray, referred to as “Sweat” and the fatalities were referred to as “Finishing bonuses”
Blasphemy! 😂 I respect your opinion and how its changed over the years but i will still to this day always choose MK1 on SNES over Genesis any day of the week. As you mentioned, both have their strong and weak points. However, the one thing about the Genesis version that absolutely killed it for me was the lack of proper sound effects when punching, uppercutting, and kicking opponents. I mean it's soo faint it's almost like there's no sound at all. That's completely unacceptable. While the Snes version will always suffer from latency issues, everything else about the game was superior and it showed. Sure Genesis had its own little catchy music but that's another thing. When doing fatalities the music just keeps playing. On the SNES version the music switches up and makes the player feel the true darkness of the fatality being performed. I understand your opinion but mine will forever be on the side of the SNES Version. Great Review regardless. 🩸👊
I agree, Probe really dropped the ball and got too many things wrong. It boggles my mind as to why they had to handle every single port of MK 1 and 2 (except snes) MK3 was a breath of fresh air because Sculptured Software did a much better job
Great breakdown dude I see your side and opinion and I respect it. And I knew something seemed off with Genesis Fatalities and you nailed it noticing the music, that DOES make a big difference actually. However… I’ll still stick with Genesis being better simply because it plays better which means it’s more fun. Fun is everything to me when playing games now because otherwise I’m not playing it, it’s playing me and I don’t play that (see what I did there) *slaps knee. Thanks for the comment dude, and it’s ok that you’re wrong 😂
I really wish Sculptured Software had done the Sega genesis version of Mortal Kombat one and two because Probe dropped the ball when it came to the sound, music and other aspects. (Dan Fordens original soundtrack smacks the crap outta genesis ost)While Sega had the gore, the fatalities they didn’t really match the intensity as they had on the arcade. I was happy that probe wasn’t involved in MK3 on Sega console because it turned out so much better
Is the latency in the SNES version more noticeable on modern displays? I have never really noticed it, but I have always had my SNES hooked up to a crt.
Did you happen to see the rom hack mortal Kombat Arcade edition on Genesis? Big improvements. Two things hurt the Genesis sound all games sound and color
I played both versions while I will give the graphics credit to the super Nintendo But overall it was something about the Genesis and its music that I actually like better
My rating for SNES AND Genesis is: Graphics- SNES: 5 Genesis: 3.5 Sound- SNES: 4.5 Genesis: 3 Controls- SNES: 4 Genesis: 4.5 (I have played both versions as well lol) Overall fun- SNES: 4.5 Genesis: 5 SNES: 18 Genesis: 16
@drew9351 that's just my personal opinion lol I've owned both versions. The Genesis ranked higher on the controls as well (going off of memory on that one) I just think that the graphics are more crisp on SNES and the frame rate is excellent and the sound is almost near perfect due to the fact that there is more sound effects in the movement and speech on the SNES. I was thinking I would rank the Genesis version higher but I gave it fair thoughts on both sides. The reason why Genesis got higher on Overall fun is 1) the blood code...obviously and was using that in consideration lol and 2) some of the finishers were better on Genesis than the SNES version. Which again, in my opinion, I think that the SNES Sub-Zero fatality is cooler because he actually uses his ice ability and Cage's is just overall dumb on SNES. Don't get me wrong...I enjoy both of them
@BushyStallion like you said in the video, back in the '90's we knew how to adapt and overcome lol I still have the SNES version and I've noticed that if you do put an input on the direction it may not visually register I guess you could say but the data is still detected...I don't know how to explain it lol two examples with Scorpion...his spear is back, back, B and I can press back twice and he won't visually move and after pressing B it will be performed...and same thing with his fatality...get within sweep distance and press up, up fast with holding block and it will work (and that's how I always fight Reptile btw) 😄
I have the Goro's Lair tune from the Genesis version as my ringtone. I love it so much hahah. If I'm having a rough day and just want to sit back with a beer and kick some ass I'll play the Genesis version (called Mega Drive here in Australia) but if I want a challenge I'll play the SNES version.
If memory serves me correctly, not only were the SNES controls stiff, but I believe the jump kick would stick out from the minute you jump all the way to landing, meaning you didn't have to time your kick unless you were attempting a juggle.
As a young man I had both systems and I love the street fighter games and the mortal Kombat especially mortal Kombat 2. I spent half of the day every day trying to throw Shang tsung. 9 times out of 10 he would throw me.
Another great video. You might enjoy doing a bit of research into the Jakks Pacific Plug N' Play version of Mortal Kombat. Definitely an impressive piece of video game history... I'd be very interested to hear your take on it.
I can see your point of view. However, I rate the visuals, and sound, a little more in my rating of how much I enjoyed the two games, so I give the SNES a slightly bigger bonus than the Genesis. Also, I had a SNES, and would only play the Genesis when at a friend's house. I just never got used to the Genesis controls, as a result. Having Start be Block really annoyed the hell out of me. I loved having Block be a shoulder button on the SNES. Additionally, I never really liked the feel of the arcade controls for MK1, even though I loved the game, overall. The arcade always felt really slow compared to what I wanted to input, so the timing for the SNES was just another thing I had to get used to, like the speed of the arcade. Oddly, that point made it feel more realistic to the arcade experience, for me. The Genesis seemed almost too fast, by comparison, at the expense of graphical fidelity.
4:00 "That's Loud!" That loud funky Matt Furniss interpretation of the original Dan Forden tunes is a big win for the Genesis in my eyes. The Snes tunes are more Arcade accurate, that would be a true statement, but this is one case where the raspy synth twang of Sega beats out the usually superior orchestral sounding Snes in music.
I did a breakdown of both versions a few years ago on my channel. I think both version are poor ports, to be honest. While the Sega version has blood (with the code), it's missing a lot of content from the arcade that the SNES version includes, including a lot of sound effects and music, and most of the music it does contain plays on the wrong stages. It also looks worse without as much animation, detail or colour, sucks to play on the 3 button controller and even on the 6 button controller they changed some move inputs for some reason. It's like they banked on it selling off the blood code so didn't put any effort into anything else. However, the SNES isn't all sunshine and roses either, the lack of blood isn't the only issue with it, with the input lag being a far bigger problem. In the end, both versions are not particularly good. I think many people give the nod to the Sega version because blood code, but it's not a straightforward as that.
One thing SNES did that was a mistake on the mortal Kombat 1 game was make it where there's no way to turn on the blood. It lost a lot of fans for that very reason.
SNES graphics are always better than Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) sound effects SNES wins, music effect SNES sounds realistic, but it's quite low, while Sega Mega Drive almost sounds like an 8 bit music effect, but it's more louder than the SNES version.
I think Ultimately the controls are what make the Genesis version better overall. And even with a 3 button controller the Genesis still plays better 👊🏼
The Genesis mops the floor with SNES when it comes to MK. The blood code, the music was FAR louder, and the controls were damn near 0 lag.
I don't care if it's grittier N missing voice samples. My family and I had a ball with this game, N fought for real over it 😂
As a kid once we discovered the blood genesis code the snes version was mocked and discarded. Many of my friends actually sold their snes to get the sega mortal kombat ..SNES version was a joke to any teen regardless if it had more sounds etc.
The SNES is better in every way except in the two most important ways that being gameplay and gore. Sega wins simply for a much better gameplay experience & included gore. As a teen when this came out & being a massive MK fan I was dissatisfied that no matter the console a faithful port was nowhere to be found.
So true 🍻
The blood code made the genesis/megadrive version way better.
I was born in 1985 .. Why wouldn't I click on this video lol I was there during the 1st MK era! it was insane!!!💪🏽💯
Genesis won the Mk tournament all the way . Especially with Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Both 16 bit ports of UMK3 are awful I'm afraid.
the genesis port had more frames of animation and better game play. umvc3 on the snes was a choppy , glitchy mess
how do you put up with the genesis twang?
i have the mini and it's everywhere in games. the sound chip is its main problem.
Genesis and it’s not close. Smoother game play and the arcade experience. Plus the music is better than the arcade score.
The 8 bit sounding music you mean
I respect your opinion 👊🏼
@@poopsyko no eight bit sound head clean out your ears Nintendo version sounds like it’s been played in a tin can or smothered by a pillow the music on Sega is much much better than even the arcade version.
Try using the 6-button Genesis controller. The controls are crisp and responsive. The horrible controls of the Nintendo version killed the fun. Even if the Nintendo version had blood and didn’t censor the violence, the controls were still awful.
I have always thought the SNES version of MK to be the better version - presentation-wise. That's what immersed me in the game - the looks, the sounds, the gameplay.
Sure the Genessis version had the blood and original fatalities but, what good were they if the presentation was so subpar? The graphics, the sounds, the fonts were all so lame and inferior. To me, the controls weren't a big deal cause to me, MK always felt a bit clunky and choppy, even in the arcades.
Still, looking back in hindsight now, I'd have to say neither of these versions is really that good. What one version excelled at, the other failed at _[miserably, I might add]._ So, in the end, it was just a straight, neutral line down the middle when it came to giving fans what they wanted.
In the end, nobody really got what they waited or asked for which to me, makes these two versions equally disappointing...
After beating it on SNES too many times to count I remember playing it in the arcade and going straight to finishing it
I learned a lot on the snes version because I wasn’t that good at the arcade version
But I agree when you look back it’s not amazing
But it’s good for what limitations there were
Nice video cant wait you review MK2 for the SNES vs Genesis
Only played the Arcade and Genesis / Mega Drive version as a child but the way the moves collide was completely different from the arcade version, which made it almost a different game for me as it seemed sluggish and animations were off key and made trying and link moves together so much tougher
Best Graphics:Sega Genesis
Best Presentation: Super Nintendo
Best Sound: Super Nintendo
Best Gameplay: Sega Genesis
Best MK1: Sega Genesis
That's it! Are we doing this?
Gameplay > any other quality.
SNES version was crap.
I had the SNES version but played the Genesis version a lot. Graphics and Audio were better on SNES, but the blood and music on Genesis put it over for me.
the snes obviously looks and sounds better than the genesis version. but the awful input lag kills the game play for me. the genesis port isn't near the arcade, but it is far as hideous as people will try to make it. the soundtrack is decent as well. but the gameplay is where it shines. also the optional blood code definitely helps out in bringing that arcade experience home . it's funny how all the fanboys always yell that it's not about the graphics UNTIL a port comparison comes into play...
Sega Genesis better SNES was unplayable bad controls
Sega Genesis was better. But the snes was not unplayable. I played both versions regularly. SNES was janky and had issues. But not unplayable.
The ONLY thing the genesis had better was the blood/gore (with a blood code entered every time you turn on the console) and controls. SNES was far superior in every other way
SNES had the mooshiest of controls. I’d rather play MK with the three button Genesis controller than the Nintendo version. The six button controller is the ideal way to play.
@@schafferstephen2The snes version is absolute trash. The controls were completely off.
@@yearight5303 Genesis version had graphics that were trash, music that was trash, barely any sound effects, and without the blood code, it wouldn't even be compared to the SNES version
Sega hands down
genesis sound is garbage and graphics are subpar. deal.
Respect 👊🏼
Sega had wayyy better stage soundtracks then SNES, especially that pit stage and palace gates
@@SpiceRoomOfficial sega will always fail overall in the sound department.
the stages you mentioned were pretty cool i must say.
@@stuffthings1417 Super Nintendo sounds like it’s played in a tin can or with a pillow being smothered over it the music in Sega and can give the super Nintendo run for its money when the person knows what they’re doing and it can sound better sometimes and in this case the music in the Sega version of Mortal Kombat sounds better than both the arcade and SNES version.
I still remember in the 90s playing MK at the arcades then later saw it in Gamepro magazine.
I saw the poor rating but one Friday night I rented at a video store.
When I got home I popped in my SNES and it was fun but when I saw no blood or fatalities.
All the fun was gone so I returned it and got my refund.
Now the first time I played it on Genesis was at a friend friend’s house.
(During that time I was in high school)
On that day we all decided to ditch at lunchtime by jumping the fence in the back and running as quickly as we could.
(I was a fast runner)
So we scattered because the cops were patrolling the area and decided to meet up at my friend’s friend's house because his parents weren't home.
When we got there he made for us sandwiches and ate them with chips washing them down with sodas.
He had lots of games for Genesis like Sonic the Hedgehog, Mercs, and others but when he popped in MK I told him:
“It better not be like the SNES version because it sucked badly.”
He said:
“Trust me bro the Genesis version has a blood code and the fatalities.”
When he turned on his Genesis he waited for a text screen and started putting in a code on his controller quickly.
The words turned red and I said:
“No way bro like the arcade?”
He said:
“Yes, but the graphics and sound suck bro.”
He had two controllers and we played until after school!
I had so much fun!
😊😊😊😊😊
The melody for Goro's lair in the Sega Genesis is actually the game over screen for the Arcade game. The courtyard melody is the 10-second countdown music of the Arcade. The Genesis just has the songs switched around.
Mortal Kombat Arcade Edition on the MegaDrive is awesome
For me this is interesting because I grew up with both versions. I do prefer the Genesis version mostly for a code to bring back the blood. Also I liked the cheat menu as well. This might be a minor issue, I also slightly prefer the Genesis soundtrack more.
I never played MK on SNES, I played it on Genesis. I might be biased, I have to go with the Genesis version not because of the gameplay and it has the blood code, but because of the OST. Even the Genesis Version of the MK OST is miles better than the arcade version.
Genesis all day. The game play is better. Plus the blood.
Both were SUPERB!
😂 I never forget when my bro got MK for the SNES biggest let down cuz of no blood, in my opinion, the Sega version was a little bit more crazier and the cheat code for the blood 👍
Even though I have played on both, I must admit that I had a strong preference for my Sega version. As a child, I did not have the opportunity to visit arcades frequently, so I developed a deep appreciation for console gaming. I have always been a passionate advocate for console gaming and I genuinely enjoyed your detailed analysis. Thank you for sharing your insights, and I wish you continued success and blessings bro appreciate always 🙏 💯
Thanks for checking the video out and for your words. I had an equal love for console and arcade gaming and some of my best memories are at the arcade. Whenever I think of the arcade MK Street Fighter and KI are always the first games to come to mind. Such a good time in my past. Thanks again for the comment brother I appreciate you 👊🏼
We need a mortal kombat remastered collection like cowabunga collection have arcade and console versions 😊
That’s a good idea, I wish 👊🏼
Haha, yes! All the decent, crappy and arcade versions to play in one collection, how glorious would that be!! 🍻🔥👌🏼
The SNES port COULD have been the ultimate home console port - had Nintendo not completely striped the blood and gore from the game. And yes, the gore aspect of MK wasn’t the only thing that made the game interesting, but it was pretty much the main selling point of those earlier games, and most of the fanbase wanted the gory goodness of the arcade version in their own living rooms. The visuals, sounds, and music were damn-near arcade perfect. Had the SNES port retained the original gore and Fatalities, it would have been the best home port, imo. With the Genesis version containing the Blood Code, it outsold the SNES version 3 to 1.
Blood. Arcade fatalities. Playable. Genesis(drops the mic)
Cool review! I also give the edge to the Sega Genesis port. Besides the better gameplay, blood, and cheat codes, it had better endings, too.
The Sub Zero finisher was so good in SNES MK1 they reused it for MK2.
I definitely prefer the genesis version I love the music 😁
I have to say even though I was an SNES nut I was gravely disappointed with the snes version. The genesis version had that appeal the arcade version had. It was bloodier and ultimately a better game. IMO!
Massive like just for calling the splashes spit, not sweat. Finally, someone using their eyes instead of just copy/pasteing every other review. Who did ever see a white sweat?
Appreciated 🙏🏽👊🏼
Great breakdown Darryl! I grew up with the SNES version and I do think it looks and sounds MUCH better than the Genesis (even with no blood). But yeah, in the end of the day gameplay is the most important for fun. I wish the devs hadn't messed that up so bad in this port.
I think a new mk was released on Sega Genesis by modders. It's actually really good and close to the arcade.
A fair assessment of the two 16 bit ports, definitely the correct conclusion, i'll take playability over a drop in graphics and sound every time, the Snes plays terribly and that can't be denied, laggy and awful hit detection too, one thing you didn't touch on is the Mega Drive has all the Endings and a still from the attract mode character FMV sequence which also adds a lot too the proceedings. Plus if you were lucky enough to have a 6 button controller it's just that little bit better, but as you said, the 3 Button is just about as good once you get used to it.
I had a Genesis as a gift and bought a SNES myself as a teen back then. I preferred playing games on the Genesis myself back then. For me MK for Genesis and MK2 for SNES overall. I loved the music in many Genesis games. Great review!
Dont forget about the MS DOS CD version of Mortal Kombat. It looks good, has all the fatalities and music and sound effecfs and voices and the CD music was amazing
I remember playing it on the school computer! I was like wow it's just like the arcade
The arcade ports were always superior on the SNES, gore aside, the SNES version of MK was the cleaner version.
I've not experienced any lag playing this game on SNES. Because of that its my favorite of the two versions.
I never had lag issues with the SNES version. I do find both quite easy to beat, even on the hardest settings as well. Arcade version isn't so tough either once you know the patterns to cheese the CPU fighters.
Me and my bro convinced our mom and pops to buy us a sega Genesis because of Mortal Kombat and Sonic, wish we could’ve afforded a SNES at the time but wasn’t doable. We wanted both systems
3:17 that idle animation is epic.
I was always bothered by the fact that the Genesis music rotation is incorrect (compared to the Arcade). The MK Arcade Edition Enhanced Genesis romhack at least corrects most of this. (Except the Throne Room; I think the original melody is actually outright just not on the Genesis cart unfortunately).
As a kid I favored the SNES for the aesthetics but now playing both (Genesis with a 6 button)... I'd take Genesis 8 days a week.
Now, You need to do a review for the Arcade Edition of Génesis MK 1! Won't regreat it!
You may have misspoke during the graphics section for the Genesis. With the 3-Button controller, A by itself is Low Punch and Forward+A is High Punch.
Also, fun fact, for Sub-Zero’s fatality you don’t actually have to hit Forward Down Forward LP (A). You can hit the diagonal on the D Pad (between Forward and Down) twice and just tap A. So basically it’s “Diagonal, Diagonal, A” which is fun to say too! 😄
Nintendo's version looked and sounded better. Plus I liked sub zero's fatality. But the Genesis version wins because of playability alone.. this is proof that graphics are not everything. Gameplay comes first!
Sega genesis mortal kombat is the best version there is alot more stuff in the game then the Snes version
😂 yep, like in the pit arena You see witches and heads fly in the sky. Crazy 👍
@phillramirez8323 they even have more then 2 fatalities
The SNES version was obviously rubbish. I remember buying this as a kid and being absolutely pissed the hell off the blood was taken out of the game to the point I called the support hotline and asked where the blood and fatalities were. I had already opened the box so I couldn't take the game back. I was HEATED. they would later try to double back and turn the spit from being punched red but to hell with that. Money down the drain.
The Genesis version looked rough, but the blood and fatalities were there. Sega wins this round.
Sega genesis version is way more fun then the snes version
For the Music: It's Sega Genesis
For the Graphics and SFX: It's SNES
I would compare the 2 versions to T2 the Arcade Game's 16-bit ports.
I played both Mk games with a 6 button controllers on each system. Also I played both without blood either. I like the Genesis version a lot better. I don't like it's missing voices & the Arcade music, but if you were playing that alone or couch vs with friends back in the day, then yeah the Genesis one is a lot better for gameplay.
I remember having this game on both console but the controls on the genesis were SOOOO bad with 3 buttons that i sold it to a friend for 5$
Super NES has better graphics and close to the arcade.
Sega had better gameplay play, the music and sound grow on you. The music has more rhythm than the NES music.
They should do a perfect remake of MK2 with next gen 2024 graphics but besides that, keep everything exactly the way it was back then. Same moves, same controls, same stages. No kameo bs and combo's etc etc.. Just a perfect port with next gen graphics and the ability to play online against other players all over the world..Man that would be amazing and so much fun..
Well unlike Rick Astley hopefully NETHERREALM studios doesn’t let us down (even through they already have) lol
SNES looks better, sega plays better.
True that
Then MK2 Came To SNES And Was AN Awesome Home Port
@@DroidLocks6971 1000 agree with you😁 My bro got it (Mk2)snes 3 days after it was released for his birthday and All the way home we were saying this better have blood. Sure enough we weren't disappointed 🤣👍
Genesis has a part that looks better .! The endings ,
The Genesis Doesn't Have a Good Sound Processor Chip I Notced That With Other Games as Well The Super Nintendo Has a Better Sound Chip
Sega wins this one by having the blood and playing better alongside a much better soundtrack on Sega as well.
Thanks for this very fun watch! Hope you'll consider the other 16bit MK games MK2 ect.
Hard for me to decide. I enjoy both ports but give a slight edge to Sega
how do you get past the cheesy sound and subpar graphics?
Same 👊🏼
@@stuffthings1417 yes the Sega port is missing animations but the controls are more responsive than the SNES port. I like the sound and music as they are unique to the Sega port
@@joechrisman4661 interesting, with the music thought.
same with mkII?
@@stuffthings1417 SNES all day for MK2
Gameplay and controls matter most!!!
In terms of smooth gameplay, darker soundtrack, more mature contents, and better solid control then it's Sega Genesis all the way. In terms of better graphics, better sounds, chiller music, arcade accurate sprites and in-battle contents then Super NES all the way. Both had their ups and downs but in any game: gameplay and controls are the bread and butter so Sega Genesis version definitely had the upper hands here. Either way the first Mortal Kombat game itself isn't that great of a game to begin with so it's a meh argument at this point. It's not until Mortal Kombat II that the series really took off.
No sir. The first game kicked butt and is a CLASSIC.
I agree with most of this comment. To me the game took off the first time I saw Sub Zeros Fatality. I was hooked right then and while MK2 definitely took the game to the stratosphere, MK was still brilliant in its own right. I appreciate the comment 👊🏼
Genesis was my first MK experience. You caint beat that. Also that Pit music is so epic
Of course the Snes is going to have better graphics Genesis came out 2 years before that always gets me when people try to compare.
I rented MK1 for the SNES in the 90's. Never played the Genesis version. The Genesis version is lacking sound effects or they are muffled to the point where they are essentially absent. What most people miss about the fatality thing is that the Genesis version fails to set the mood for fatalities whereas SNES does it well. SNES has a special fatality sound effect, music stops and the screen goes dark. On the SNES Sonya and Scorpion have fatality sounds that are different from the rest adding the sound of the fire whereas on the Genesis the fatalities seem awkwardly casual with no music change, no screams of terror and even common sound effects are missing. They do have blood and Kano's fatality is still arguably better on the Genesis but the old argument about Genesis having better fatalities should be considered a controversial one. They are graphically better (save for Genesis' obvious lack of color and detail) but suck sound wise which hurts the atmosphere.
Yes, yes and Yes! I agree 100% with this. 👊
That’s right. The fatalities on the genesis lack the intensity of the arcade. I find it funny that probe put the spikes on top of the bridge on the game boy version (there’s two big spikes at each end of the pit, so if you wanna do the pit fatality, you have to be all the way over to the stage boundaries. Then they go and forget to put the pit fatality in the game gear version. Cmon Probe, let’s get it together here!!!
SNES Mortal Kombat was horrible to play. It looked better, minus censored content, but played like crap. With the 6-button controller the Genesis version was so much better
@@thomasm6760 Perhaps Genesis was easier to play but SNES hardly played like crap. All the moves were easy to execute and the only thing that bugged me about the game was how much worse the graphics were than in MK2 SNES because I had become used to those graphics.
I’ve played both and slightly better graphics and sound does not make up for the mooshy controls and PG-13 censorship. SNES is the kids version. Genesis is much faster and has the blood, the one thing that separated Mortal Kombat from Street Fighter 2 and other fighting games.
.... Sega Was The Actually Playable Version .... SNES Had The Looks And Was Unplayable By Comparison ....
I feel sorry for you if you think it was unplayable
Segas version was also missing lots of animations it’s so blocky
@poopsyko both versions were garbage ultimately .
It was not until MK2 On SNES That We Got A Decent 16 BIT Port Of AN MK GAME
You gotta play the Arcade Edition of the Sega Genesis Version. It's a massive upgrade!
I need to find me a version of this, a lot of people have told me to try it lol 👊🏼
I had the Genesis version and the Snes looked like a generational leap over tge Sega version
The creators of Mortal Kombat was told by Acclaim Entertainment Incorporated that Nintendo is not going to allow blood in the game so the blood was turned gray, referred to as “Sweat” and the fatalities were referred to as “Finishing bonuses”
Blasphemy! 😂 I respect your opinion and how its changed over the years but i will still to this day always choose MK1 on SNES over Genesis any day of the week. As you mentioned, both have their strong and weak points. However, the one thing about the Genesis version that absolutely killed it for me was the lack of proper sound effects when punching, uppercutting, and kicking opponents. I mean it's soo faint it's almost like there's no sound at all. That's completely unacceptable. While the Snes version will always suffer from latency issues, everything else about the game was superior and it showed. Sure Genesis had its own little catchy music but that's another thing. When doing fatalities the music just keeps playing. On the SNES version the music switches up and makes the player feel the true darkness of the fatality being performed. I understand your opinion but mine will forever be on the side of the SNES Version. Great Review regardless. 🩸👊
I agree, Probe really dropped the ball and got too many things wrong. It boggles my mind as to why they had to handle every single port of MK 1 and 2 (except snes) MK3 was a breath of fresh air because Sculptured Software did a much better job
Great breakdown dude I see your side and opinion and I respect it. And I knew something seemed off with Genesis Fatalities and you nailed it noticing the music, that DOES make a big difference actually. However… I’ll still stick with Genesis being better simply because it plays better which means it’s more fun. Fun is everything to me when playing games now because otherwise I’m not playing it, it’s playing me and I don’t play that (see what I did there) *slaps knee. Thanks for the comment dude, and it’s ok that you’re wrong 😂
@@BushyStallion well if being correct is "wrong" then I don't wanna be right.
*Slaps knee, but misses, hits a baby. Smh
I really wish Sculptured Software had done the Sega genesis version of Mortal Kombat one and two because Probe dropped the ball when it came to the sound, music and other aspects. (Dan Fordens original soundtrack smacks the crap outta genesis ost)While Sega had the gore, the fatalities they didn’t really match the intensity as they had on the arcade. I was happy that probe wasn’t involved in MK3 on Sega console because it turned out so much better
I just fucking love your videos man. MK king 🤴🏼
I think the best home version is the Sega CD version to compare it with both Genesis and Super Nintendo.
Man Nintendo should've included the blood. It looked and played better. But no fatalities
Is the latency in the SNES version more noticeable on modern displays? I have never really noticed it, but I have always had my SNES hooked up to a crt.
Mortal kombat was super exciting back in the day. It hasnt aged well.
Sega Genesis mortal kombat has no delay on the gameplay
The problem with the genesis version was probe. Sculptured did great with mk3 so imagine if they wouldve done this one.
Yep I see this comment quite regularly. If only 👊🏼
Did you happen to see the rom hack mortal Kombat Arcade edition on Genesis? Big improvements. Two things hurt the Genesis sound all games sound and color
I played both versions while I will give the graphics credit to the super Nintendo But overall it was something about the Genesis and its music that I actually like better
Absolutely!! I also had both versions and couldn’t agree more.
If you haven't yet, give Master Lin Kuei's mod of the Genesis MK1 a chance. It blows both versions out of the water.
I’ll try to find it 👊🏼
SNES on looks, but these days, neither one. Kind of have the same opinion on both 16 bit console's versions of the first Fatal Fury.
love the sega genisis mortal kombat it seems like such a Dark eveil gritty game and its dam freaking awsome i love it :D
I remembered the start is the block button on the genesis 3 button controller.
My rating for SNES AND Genesis is:
Graphics-
SNES: 5 Genesis: 3.5
Sound-
SNES: 4.5 Genesis: 3
Controls-
SNES: 4 Genesis: 4.5
(I have played both versions as well lol)
Overall fun-
SNES: 4.5 Genesis: 5
SNES: 18 Genesis: 16
How does the SNES rank higher on everything except overall fun 😂
@drew9351 that's just my personal opinion lol I've owned both versions. The Genesis ranked higher on the controls as well (going off of memory on that one) I just think that the graphics are more crisp on SNES and the frame rate is excellent and the sound is almost near perfect due to the fact that there is more sound effects in the movement and speech on the SNES. I was thinking I would rank the Genesis version higher but I gave it fair thoughts on both sides. The reason why Genesis got higher on Overall fun is 1) the blood code...obviously and was using that in consideration lol and 2) some of the finishers were better on Genesis than the SNES version. Which again, in my opinion, I think that the SNES Sub-Zero fatality is cooler because he actually uses his ice ability and Cage's is just overall dumb on SNES. Don't get me wrong...I enjoy both of them
I respect this, but gotta say you’re very lenient on the SNES controls 👊🏼
@BushyStallion like you said in the video, back in the '90's we knew how to adapt and overcome lol I still have the SNES version and I've noticed that if you do put an input on the direction it may not visually register I guess you could say but the data is still detected...I don't know how to explain it lol two examples with Scorpion...his spear is back, back, B and I can press back twice and he won't visually move and after pressing B it will be performed...and same thing with his fatality...get within sweep distance and press up, up fast with holding block and it will work (and that's how I always fight Reptile btw) 😄
I have the Goro's Lair tune from the Genesis version as my ringtone. I love it so much hahah.
If I'm having a rough day and just want to sit back with a beer and kick some ass I'll play the Genesis version (called Mega Drive here in Australia) but if I want a challenge I'll play the SNES version.
To be honest, neither version is much of a challenge unless you use Liu Kang, or Raiden. The arcade version also has easy to abuse patterns.
If memory serves me correctly, not only were the SNES controls stiff, but I believe the jump kick would stick out from the minute you jump all the way to landing, meaning you didn't have to time your kick unless you were attempting a juggle.
As a young man I had both systems and I love the street fighter games and the mortal Kombat especially mortal Kombat 2. I spent half of the day every day trying to throw Shang tsung. 9 times out of 10 he would throw me.
Another great video.
You might enjoy doing a bit of research into the Jakks Pacific Plug N' Play version of Mortal Kombat.
Definitely an impressive piece of video game history...
I'd be very interested to hear your take on it.
Thanks dude I appreciate it. I’ve looked into that plug and play. I’ve seen a couple of good deals on it so it’s on my to-do list 👊🏼
I can see your point of view. However, I rate the visuals, and sound, a little more in my rating of how much I enjoyed the two games, so I give the SNES a slightly bigger bonus than the Genesis. Also, I had a SNES, and would only play the Genesis when at a friend's house. I just never got used to the Genesis controls, as a result. Having Start be Block really annoyed the hell out of me. I loved having Block be a shoulder button on the SNES. Additionally, I never really liked the feel of the arcade controls for MK1, even though I loved the game, overall. The arcade always felt really slow compared to what I wanted to input, so the timing for the SNES was just another thing I had to get used to, like the speed of the arcade. Oddly, that point made it feel more realistic to the arcade experience, for me. The Genesis seemed almost too fast, by comparison, at the expense of graphical fidelity.
They're both awesome. Where one or both lacks the other makes up for. 🐸🤓🤘✌️
4:00 "That's Loud!" That loud funky Matt Furniss interpretation of the original Dan Forden tunes is a big win for the Genesis in my eyes. The Snes tunes are more Arcade accurate, that would be a true statement, but this is one case where the raspy synth twang of Sega beats out the usually superior orchestral sounding Snes in music.
The Sega Genesis MK1 port is one of my all-time Favorite Genesis games!
I have so much nostalgia for the SNES neutered version.
I did a breakdown of both versions a few years ago on my channel. I think both version are poor ports, to be honest. While the Sega version has blood (with the code), it's missing a lot of content from the arcade that the SNES version includes, including a lot of sound effects and music, and most of the music it does contain plays on the wrong stages. It also looks worse without as much animation, detail or colour, sucks to play on the 3 button controller and even on the 6 button controller they changed some move inputs for some reason. It's like they banked on it selling off the blood code so didn't put any effort into anything else. However, the SNES isn't all sunshine and roses either, the lack of blood isn't the only issue with it, with the input lag being a far bigger problem. In the end, both versions are not particularly good. I think many people give the nod to the Sega version because blood code, but it's not a straightforward as that.
One thing SNES did that was a mistake on the mortal Kombat 1 game was make it where there's no way to turn on the blood. It lost a lot of fans for that very reason.
SNES graphics are always better than Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) sound effects SNES wins, music effect SNES sounds realistic, but it's quite low, while Sega Mega Drive almost sounds like an 8 bit music effect, but it's more louder than the SNES version.
I think genesis is better. Being i grew up having sega.
I think Ultimately the controls are what make the Genesis version better overall. And even with a 3 button controller the Genesis still plays better 👊🏼
Sega genesis mortal kombat has more stuff on it then the super nintendo mortal kombat
You should do a comparison of the Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and Sega 32X versions. The Sega Saturn version is almost arcade perfect.