Mortal Kombat – Unchained takes you deep into the realms of the multiverse, where worlds collide, and a new threat emerges, threatening to destroy the balance between them. After the defeat of the Deadly Alliance, the Dragon King Onaga rises to seize control over the six realms with his immense power. He manages to defeat the sorcerers Quan Chi and Shang Tsung, as well as Raiden, the God of Thunder and protector of Earth. With these heroes fallen, the surviving warriors face a new challenge—stopping Onaga from collecting the six ancient relics known as the Kamidogu, which would grant him absolute control and the ability to destroy the realms. In the midst of this chaos, a young warrior named Shujinko realizes he has been deceived his entire life into gathering these artifacts for Onaga, believing he was serving a noble cause. Now aware of the truth, Shujinko embarks on a journey to redeem himself, challenge the Dragon King, and restore balance to save the realms from impending doom.

The game offers a rich fighting experience that blends strategic depth with intense action. It features a diverse roster of characters, including classic warriors like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, as well as new fighters such as Ashrah and Hotaru. Each character has a unique set of moves and fighting styles, and players can switch between them during battles. Additionally, weapons can be used to deal extra damage, and special attacks and combo chains allow players to build long sequences of strikes by quickly changing stances. This system enables players to explore multiple strategies and adapt to their opponents’ fighting styles.

The combat arenas are designed with interactive, multi-layered environments, allowing players to use their surroundings to their advantage by pushing opponents into deadly traps or transitioning into new areas within the stage. Additionally, the game introduces various modes that add depth to the experience, such as Konquest Mode, which follows the journey of young Shujinko, whose actions directly influence the events of Onaga’s return. There is also the Krypt Mode, which unlocks secrets, alternate costumes, and bonus content like artwork and videos. A new mode called Endurance has been introduced, where players face endless waves of enemies. The game also includes Chess Kombat, a mode that blends chess with combat, where pieces transform into fighters and engage in battles upon capture. Puzzle Kombat is another mode that offers a fun puzzle experience featuring miniature versions of the characters. For the first time in the series, the game supports multiplayer battles through wireless or online connectivity, allowing players to challenge friends in direct matches, adding a competitive and social element to the experience.

This game is an enhanced and expanded version of Mortal Kombat: Deception, developed specifically for the PSP. It includes all characters and content from Deception, along with additional characters that were exclusive to the GameCube version, such as Shao Kahn and Goro. Moreover, four new characters—Blaze, Frost, Jax, and Kitana—are exclusive to the PSP version. In terms of gameplay, the mechanics remain faithful to the original, with slight adjustments to suit the PSP’s capabilities. The exclusive Endurance Mode challenges players to survive against continuous waves of enemies without health regeneration between fights, testing their skills and endurance. Additionally, the graphics and performance have been optimized for the PSP’s smaller screen while maintaining the series’ signature visual quality. This game successfully brings the full Mortal Kombat experience to a handheld device, staying true to the essence of the franchise while adding new content that enhances depth and variety in gameplay.