The Mortal Kombat series started out as an over-the-top Street Fighter alternative full of blood and gore, but has since grown into one of the greatest fighting game franchises of all time. Its most recent installment arguably boasts the best story mode to have ever graced the genre and backs this up with a fantastic fighting game experience and a roster full of fan-favorite characters. Simply put, Mortal Kombat 1 is a masterpiece of a game.