what is mortal kombat

Mortal Kombat is a media franchise centered on a series of fighting video games originally developed by Midway Games in 1992. The franchise has since expanded to include action-adventure games, a comic book series, a card game, films, an animated TV series, and a live-action tour. Mortal Kombat is one of the best-selling fighting game franchises worldwide and one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The games feature a variety of modes, including a free-roaming action-adventure mode, minigame modes, and a dynamic single-player campaign with a variety of distinct challenges. The Mortal Kombat games are known for their violent finishing moves and digitized sprites. The franchise has also spawned a number of related media, including films, TV series, and comics.