Ever since Mortal Kombat hit arcades in 1992, its characters' backstories were considered as complex as the battles they fought. Noob Saibot is one of the few characters that has sparked speculation among Mortal Kombat fans. The character made it to the screen for the first time in Mortal Kombat II as an unplayable and hidden avatar. The game developers ensured Noob Saibots story was a secret from the beginning. The only way to face this black-garbed wraith was to win 50 consecutive matches, which made his encounter almost mythical.