Mortal Kombat
For ages it was a tournament of honor and glory. Noble warriors from aroundthe world we invited to take part, each seeking to win the title of GrandChampion.But that was a long time ago...Before the tournament was corrupted by the evil demon Shang Tsung, a warriorwho took not only the lives of his opponents, but their very souls...With the aid of his pupil, Goro, a hideous half-human dragon, Tsung began adomination of the contest which has lasted for centuries. Today, 500 yearslater, the contest begins anew as warriors once again gather to partake inMortal Kombat.Let The Tournament Begin!1. Make sure the power switch is OFF2. Insert your Mortal Kombat game pak as described in your Super NintendoEntertainment System manual.3. Turn the power switch ON. When you see the Mortal Kombat title screen, youwill be given two choices, Tournament and Options. Use the LEFT and RIGHTCONTROL PAD ARROW to highlight your choice, then press any button to selectit.This game pak is not designed for use with the slow motion feature of someaccessory controllers.Tournament ModeTournament mode begins a one-player battle for the title of Grand Champion.But first a warrior must be selected. The "CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER" screen haspictures of all the warriors available to a player- Liu Kang, Johnny Cage,Kano, Rayden, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Sonya Blade. Move the colored frameonto your choice using the CONTROL PAD ARROWS. When your choice is framed,press any button to select him/her and begin the tournament.        Should a second player desire to join the tournament, he may do so at        any time by pressing the START BUTTON. This will then return both        players to the "CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER" screen where they must again        choose their warriors. Should both players select the same warrior,        player two will be distinguished by color. The players with then        battle one another with the winner continuing onward in the        tournament, and the losers game ending.OPTIONSOptions brings the player to the Options screen where a number of gamefeatures can be modified using the CONTROL PAD ARROWS.        GAME MODE chooses whether one fights a NORMAL match, or a        HAND-TO-HAND match where all special moves are disabled.        MUSIC allows you to turn the music on or off.        DIFFICULTY allows you to choose whether the game will be very easy,        easy, medium, hard, or very hard.        HANDICAP is a feature designed to let two players of different skill        levels battle on an equal basis. It achieves this by affecting how        much injury each player recieves when he is hit. Use the RIGHT        CONTROL PAD ARROW to raise the amount of damage your player will        recieve, and the LEFT CONTROL PAD ARROW to lower it. Handicap only        works in 2 player mode.        BUTTON CONFIGURATION allows you to select which buttons will operate        the moves. To select a move, use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD ARROWS.        To change control, press the button you desire to use when the move        is selected. Keep in mind that when you change one button, the move        that originally used that button is also switched and the control        outlined in the "Art of Kombat" section of this manual will differ        accordinly. To leave Button Configuration, press the START BUTTON.        To exit the options screen and return to the main ittle screen, press         the START BUTTON.RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT        The Shaolin Tournament for Martial Arts is more than a simple        exhibition. Each of its combatants has been invited for extraordinary        skills and in accepting has wagered his very life upon them. The        tournament's structure-as simple as it is ancient- tests all aspects        of a warrior, for only the most worthy may earn the title of Grand        Champion.        The tournament first tests a warrior's fighting skill by pitting him        against the other tournament challengers. In all Mortal Kombat        battles, meters in the upper-left and upper right corners of the        screen measure the health of each warrior. The meters begin each        round with full health, but are reduced with each blow taken. The        amount of reduction depends both on the type of hit and whether or        not it was blocked. When a warrior's health runs out, he is knocked        out and the round goes to his opponent.        NOTE:  If four rounds pass without a match winner, both combatants        will be disqualified from the tournament.        An ancient proverb declares a warrior as his own worst enemy. Another        declares his greatest ally knowlage of weaknesses. These maxims are        the origins of the tournament's next test, the Mirror Match, where        each warrior must face possibly his greatest foe- a doppleganger        possessing all of his looks, strenght, speed, and skill. In order to        defeat him, a warrior must demonstrate the one attribute his        doppleganger lacks- wisdom.        Should a warrior survive the Mirror Match, his conditioning is then        tested in three grueling Endurance Matches.        The rules of the Endurance Matches are similar to the standard        matches, but upon defeating an opponent in an Endurance Match, a        second warrior then enters the fray. To win a round, both opponents        must be vanquished before your warrior succumbs to injury even once!        Between matches the Tournament grandmasters will periodically test        you warrior's might. Your warrior will be required to break an object        with is bare hands- wood, stone, steel, ruby, or diamond. To raise        the power level of his hit, press the A and B BUTTONS repeatedly as        fast as you can. A meter next to your warrior indicates the current        power of the blow and the force required to break the object. When        the power level is above the line, press the L or R BUTTON to strike,        but make sure you strike beforeTHE ART OF KOMBAT        Each contestant invited to the Tournament has spent years in practice        and meditation to perfect his martial arts skills. Before engaging        these warriors in combat, you too should practice the martial arts by        meditating on these lessons.BASIC MOVES        The best way to begin you training is with the fundamental moves:        kicks, punches, crouches, jumps and blocks. These moves may seem        trivial compared to powerful and acrobatic moves like the flying        kick, but knowing how to stop, avoid, or counteract a flying kick can        be far more useful than knowing how to land one yourself. Combined,        these fundamentals are the foundation for both a strong defense and a        potent defense.Up: JumpUp Left/Right: Flip forward/backLeft/Right: Walk forward/backDown: CrouchY: Hign PunchX: High KickB: Low PunchA: Low KickL/R: BlockWHEN IN CLOSE CORNERS        Additional moves used in close-in combat situations are the knee, the        head blow, and the throw. All three are highly effective, and do not        require full limb extension which is impossible in close quarters.        Although these moves are potent, they can be used only when directly        adjacent to an opponent.Y: Head-BlowB: ThrowX: KneeA: KneeCROUCHING MOVES        Defensively, the crouching moves allow one to avoid punches and        aerial weapons, to escape from close proximity and to avoid being        thrown. Offensively, the uppercut, executed from the crouch is one of        the most powerful offensive weapons in a warrior's arsenal. Crouching        moves can only be used when holding the DOWN CONTROL PAD        ARROW(or DOWN+LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL PAD ARROWS)Down+L/R: Crouching BlockDown+Y: UppercutDown+B: UppercutDown+X: Crouched KickDown+A: Crouched KickSPINNING MOVES        The spin is the key to such moves as the Roundhouse Kick and the Foot        Sweep. The Foot Sweep hits your opponent's ankles and knocks him onto        his back. The Roundhouse is a spinning kick which strikes your        opponent in the face. To execute spin moves, hold the CONTROL PAD        AWAY from your opponent while you press the attack buttons.Back+X: Roundhouse KickBack+A:Foot SweepAERIAL MOVES        The final moves one should learn are the Aerial moves- the flying        punches and kick. To execute these moves, first jump, either in place        or towards your opponent, then press the attack buttons while in the        air. However, unlike most attacks, aerial attacks must be timed        properly to land blows.Up+Y: Flying PunchUp+B: Flying PunchUp+X: Flying KickUp+A: Flying KickSPECIAL MOVES        All of the Mortal Kombat warriors possess expert fighting skills- in        that respect, they are equal to thousands of other warriors around        the globe. What raises them above their peers are the special moves        which they have created and perfected. In order to become a superior        warrior, skilled enough to win the title of Grand Champion, you too        must learn these moves, for these moves, whether special kicks or        elemental bolts, make the Mortal Kombat warriors the fiercest and        most ferocious warriors on Earth. WISDOM OF THE FIGHTING MONKS        The mind is stronger than the body. Observe fights to learn which        moves counteract others, which can be executed faster, and which will        do the most damage. For example, a crouched block will prevent you        from being foot swept. Use this type of knowlage to your advantage.        With practice, you can learn combinations or moves which can be        executed in sequence. These combinations allow you to hit your        opponent several times before he can defend himself, making them an        invaluable tool.        One battle plan will not work for every fighter. Since each warrior        has different strenghts and moves, each should employ a different        fighting style. Experiment to discover which strategies are best        suited to each fighter.LIU KANGAge: 24Height: 5' 10"Weight: 185Hair: BlackEyes: BrownLegal Status: Citizen of the People's Republic of ChinaKnown Relatives: Lee Kang, Father(deceased); Lin Kang, Mother(deceased); Chow                 Kang, Brother(whereabouts unknown)Birthplace: Honan Province, ChinaOccupation: Shaolin Monk, FishermanOnce a member of the super-secret White Lotus Society, Liu Kang left theorganization in order to represent all Shaolin temples at the tournament.Through his entire life he has heard stories and rumors about Shang Tsung'smartial arts tournament. He is well aware of the evil behind it, and hasentered the tournament expressly to defeat Shang Tsung and return thetournament to its noble origins.Special Moves:Flying Kick: Toward, Toward, High KickJOHNNY CAGEReal Name: John CarltonAge: 29Height: 6' 1"Weight: 200Hair: BrownEyes: BlueLegal Status: Citizen of the United States of AmericaKnown Relatives: Robert Carlton, Father; Rose Carlton, Mother; Rebecca                 Carlton, Sister; Cindy Ford, Wife(Divorced)Birthplace: Venice, CaliforniaOccupation: Actor        A martial arts superstar trained by great masters around the world,        Cage uses his talents on the big screen. He is current box office        champ, starring in such movies as Dragon Fist and Dragon Fist II, as        well as the award winning Sudden Violence. He entered the tournament        purely for publicity it would generate for him around the world.        Despite his seeming shallowness, he is a formidable foe with limber        limbs, quick reflexes, and his patented Shadow Kick.Special Moves: Shadow Kick: Toward, Away, Low KickSONYA BLADEAge: 26Height: 5' 10"Weight: 140Hair: BlondEyes: BlueLegal Status: Citizen of the United States of AmericaKnown Relatives: Major Herman Blade, Father; Erica Blade, Mother; Daniel                 Blade, Twin Brother, (Deceased)Birthplace: Austin, TexasOccupation: Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Member of a special para-military            force.        Sonya Blade is a member of a top special forces unit. Her team was        hot on the trail of Kano's Black Dragon. Her unit followed Kano to an        uncharted island, but were ambushed by Shang Tsung's personal army.        Tsung forced Sonya into the tournament holding comrades hostage. Now,        not only does her own life rest on her performance, but those of her        companions as well!Special Moves: Leb Grab: Bloch+Low Punch+Low KickKANOAge: 35Height: 6'Weight: 205Hair: BlackEyes: 1 Brown, 1 Infra-Red (built into metal implant)Legal Status: Deported from Japan, wanted criminal in 35 countriesKnown Relatives: None- was orphaned as a small child by an American woman in                 Tokyo.Birthplace: UnknownOccupation: Criminal Member of the Black Dragon OrganizationA mercenary, thug, extortionist, thief- Kano lives a life of crime andinjustice. He is a devoted member of the Black Dragon, a dangerous group ofcutthroat madmen feared and respected throughout all of the crime's innercircles. Believing Tsung's palace to be made of gold, Kano has entered thetournament in order to gain access and loot the palace.Special Moves: Cannonball- Towards, Down, Away, Up, TowardsRAYDENAge: EternalHeight: 7'Weight: 350Hair: BlackEyes: NoneLegal Status: Mystic- Does not applyKnown Relatives: NoneOccupation: Warrior        The name Rayden is actually that of a mystical warrior who lives        among the thunder clouds. It is rumored that he recieved a personal        invitation from Shang Tsung himself and took the form of a human to        compete in the tournament. His elemental powers make him a dangerous        foe from both the land and the air.Special Moves: Flying Thunderbolt: Away, Away, TowardsSUB-ZEROReal Name: UnknownAge: 32Height: 6' 2"Weight: 210Hair: BlackEyes: BrownLegal Statues: None. However, he resides somewhere in ChinaKnown Relatives: NoneBirthplace: UnknownOccupation: Life-long member of Lin Kuei, a clan of Chinese ninjas        The actual name and origin of this warrior is unknown. However, based        on his uniform, it is believed that he belongs to the Lin Kuei, a        legendary clan of Chinese ninjas. As his name implies, he has        mastered the element of cold. His deep freeze leaves an opponent at        his mercy, a dangerous situation, for Sub-Zero possesses none.Special Moves: Deep Freeze: Down, Towards, Low PunchSCORPIONReal Name: UnknownAge: 32Height: 6' 2"Weight: 210Hair: BlackEyes: VariesLegal Status: Scorpion is a reincarnated spectre and has no legal status.Known Relatives: Wife and Child in former life.Birthplace: In former life- unknown; As Scorpion- unknownOccupation: In Former Life: Unknown; As Scorpion: On Revenge        Like Sub-Zero, Scorpion's true name and origin are not known. It is        believed that he is a fallen ninja granted the opprotunity to avenge        his death at the hands of the Lin Kuei. He has been given a new body        and a uniform which mocks the Lin Kuei's with its cowardly yellow        color.Special Moves: Harpoon: Away, Away, Low PunchGOROAge: 2000Height: 8' 2"Weight: 550Hair: BlackEyes: RedLegal Status: Earth: None; Outworld: Prince of KuatanKnown Relatives: King Gorbak, Father; Queen Mai, Mother; Goro also has 7                 wivesBirthplace: Kuatan, 4th Astral Plane of Shokan, realm of the Outworld.Occupation: Prince of Kuatan, Ruler Supreme of Shokan's Armies.        A 2000 year old half-human dragon, Goro remains undefeated for the        past 500 years. He won the title of Grand Champion by defeating Kung        Lao, a Shaolin fighting monk. It was during this period that the        tournament fell into Shang Tsung's hands and was corrupted. Goro        possesses both massive strength and great agility. None who have        fought him have reported any weaknesses. In fact, none who have        opposed him have survived!SNS-KX-USA