Mortal Kombat 4 is a fighting game developed by Midway Games and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. It is the fourth installment in the Mortal Kombat series.
The game is set after the events of Mortal Kombat III when Shao Kahn is defeated by Liu Kang. However, Shang Tsung escaped and began planning his revenge. He summoned Quan Chi, a dark magician, to help him summon Shinnok, the lord of Hell.
Mortal Kombat 4 has similar gameplay to previous games in the series but also has some notable changes. The weapon system allows characters to use special weapons in battle. The game also introduces several new characters, including Shujinko, Quan Chi, and Reiko.
The game was positively received by critics, with praise for the graphics, gameplay, and the new Fatality system. Mortal Kombat 4 has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling games on the Nintendo 64.
