Mortal Kombat II is a one-on-one fighting game for the Super Nintendo, featuring a roster of returning and new characters. Players engage in a tournament orchestrated by the villain Shang Tsung. The game is noted for its intense combat and distinctive finishing moves, available at five difficulty levels. It also includes a two-player mode with options for character duels.
The Mortal Kombat fighters, plus several new ones, return for a tournament held by the evil Shang Tsung of the Outworld. The action is one-on-one as before, and famed for its high level of violence and blood (other than the sanitised Nintendo version). There are 5 difficulty levels and optional credits, as well as the usual two player mode including same character duels.