Patrick Hellio
In 1992, Mortal Kombat caused a sensation when it arrived in arcades. Realistic digitized characters, bloodshed, and gruesome fatalities: the game, designed by a handful of developers, imprinted a unique personality, fueled by the imagery of their favorite films and comics.
A pure product of the early 1990s, this game nurtured on video club culture captivates by imprinting new images of an interactive media in the midst of transformation. Thirty years later, the series born in smoky arcades in response to the Street Fighter II phenomenon has become a genre behemoth, approaching 80 million games sold worldwide.
Between sequels and reboots, film adaptations and spin-offs, Mortal Kombat has already lived a thousand lives, but the series displays a surprising consistency and fidelity to its original unapologetic premise. Examining the genesis of this extraordinary saga, detailing the technological and editorial shifts that have shaped this series over more than 30 years, is like scrutinizing a significant part of the evolution of video games. Fight!
HIGHLIGHTS
The entire Mortal Kombat saga scrutinized: from the very first arcade game to the latest installment, Mortal Kombat 1, released in 2023, including all console ports and alternate entries (Shaolin Monks, Special Forces, and more).
A plethora of richly illustrated anecdotes about the series' development, accompanied by insights from the developers, offering an in-depth exploration of what led to its success.
Focus on the many main characters in the cast (Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Johnny Cage...), along with their personal stories.
Mortal Kombat goes to Hollywood: the prestigious guest appearances in the saga (Rambo, Terminator, Alien, Predator...).
A Best Of featuring the most iconic and gruesome Fatalities, as well as the most iconic combat arenas.
Films, novels, comics, figurines, and more: the most significant Mortal Kombat franchise spin-off products.
An interview with RZA, a combat game specialist and a dedicated Mortal Kombat streamer.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
French | Paperback | Standard Edition | 9782379892141 | 2023 | 224 |
French | Hardcover | Collector's Edition | 9782379892158 | 2023 | 224 |
OTHER NAMES
Génération Mortal Kombat
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