Why Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Needs to Be on GOG and Why It’s the Best Version of MK3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 isn’t just a revision—it’s the definitive version of Mortal Kombat 3, and having it on GOG would be a huge win for both fighting game fans and preservationists. UMK3 refined the core mechanics, improved the roster, and brought back fan-favorite characters, most notably Scorpion, whose absence in the original MK3 was a huge letdown for longtime fans.
UMK3 corrected that mistake and added other beloved fighters like Kitana, Jade, and Reptile, expanding the cast to make it the most complete and balanced version of MK3. The gameplay was faster, more competitive, and more brutal than ever before. The addition of a deeper combo system and better AI made the experience more rewarding, whether you were playing solo or against friends.
What really makes UMK3 stand out is how it nailed the feel of Mortal Kombat—tight controls, deadly combos, iconic stages, and that gritty, arcade-perfect atmosphere. Scorpion’s return, with his signature “Get over here!” and Hellfire moves, restored the soul of the series and gave fans exactly what they wanted.
Bringing Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 to GOG would make it accessible to modern players on current PCs with controller support and DRM-free convenience. It’s a piece of fighting game history and one of the best arcade titles of the ‘90s. GOG is the perfect place to give it the respectful, playable release it deserves.