History YMMV / MortalKombatII

* EvenBetterSequel: While the [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]] being inspired by ''VideoGame/KarateChamp'' but BloodierAndGorier and had selectable fighters that makes the first game so original, this sequel takes first game's violence and brutality up to eleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out. The game also ran on more powerful hardware than the original, being a quantum leap forward in visuals, animation and audio from the first game, improved several gameplay issues of the first game, and was jam-packed with secrets galore, from the new stage fatalities to the ''three'' secret opponents.

* EvenBetterSequel: While the [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]] being inspired by ''VideoGame/KarateChamp'' but BloodierAndGorier and had selectable fighters that makes the first game so original, this sequel takes first game's violence and brutality UpToEleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out. The game also ran on more powerful hardware than the original, being a quantum leap forward in visuals, animation and audio from the first game, improved several gameplay issues of the first game, and was jam-packed with secrets galore, from the new stage fatalities to the ''three'' secret opponents.

** The [=32X=] port vastly improves the maligned Genesis version. All of the narration samples from the arcade are present (character names, round cues, etc.), as well as the game's type-font and UI matching the arcade version. The game also restores colors, background elements, the attract mode, full-screen character photos for the endings, sound and voice effects, and frames of animation missing in the base Genesis game.

** The UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis version has the gameplay mostly intact, especially with a six-button controller, but the visuals are really bad, with missing frames in a lot of animations (Baraka and Johnny Cage's victory animations stand out; neither of which are the complete animation from the arcade); the sound, on the other hand, is almost completely absent outside of background music, with only a handful of the arcade's character sounds in combat, and as with the first game, the only voiceover narration is "Fight" and "Finish [=Him/Her=]". The port [[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 its sequel]] would get, from a different developer and being quite faithful to the source, is a very clear example that ''Mortal Kombat II'' could have had a much, much better Sega Genesis port.

* UncannyValley: By today's standards, the graphics are a bit off. For proof, just check Shao Kahn's [[http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/mkwikia/images/7/7c/Shao_Kahn.png/revision/latest?cb=20110301020726 introduction]] or [[http://www.mksecrets.net/images/mk2/mk2-ending18.png Mileena's face in her ending.]]

* FridgeBrilliance: When Noob Saibot wins a match, the announcement is "Feel the POWER of ''Toasty!''". This could be considered a hint towards the fact that he's the original Sub-Zero since Bi-Han was killed by Scorpion, who tends to be most-associated with the phrase "Toasty" due to him being able to burn people down to a charred skeleton.

* ItsHardSoItSucks: A major issue with the game is [[Main/TheComputerIsACheatingBastard its cheating AI]], causing the game to become absurdly hard. It's difficult to enjoy a game when you get thrown almost every five seconds while your attacks are almost always blocked.

* EvenBetterSequel: It takes [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]]'s violence and brutality UpToEleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out. The game also ran on more powerful hardware than the original, being a quantum leap forward in visuals, animation and audio from the first game, improved several gameplay issues of the first game, and was jam-packed with secrets galore, from the new stage fatalities to the ''three'' secret opponents.

** In the Super Nintendo version, using Johnny Cage's Shadow Ball twice in a row makes ALL projectiles stay in place once thrown. However, they keep their hitboxes. While this has very little utility during a fight, it can create hilarious fatalities.

* [[EnsembleDarkhorse/MortalKombat Ensemble Darkhorse]]

* EvenBetterSequel: It takes [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]]'s violence and brutality UpToEleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out. The game also ran on more powerful hardware than the original, being a quantum leap forward in both visuals, animation and audio from the first game, improved several gameplay issues of the first game, and was jam-packed with secrets galore, from the new stage fatalities to the ''three'' secret opponents.

* GoodBadBugs: In the Super Nintendo version, using Johnny Cage's Shadow Ball twice in a row makes ALL projectiles stay in place once thrown. However, they keep their hitboxes. While this has very little utility during a fight, it can create hilarious fatalities.

* PolishedPort: Unbelievably, the UsefulNotes/GameBoy version turned out really well. Yes, the character roster had to be cut down due to hardware limitations, but the graphics and music are very good, the controls are perfect, and the gameplay is actually ''faster'' than the other versions.

** Ed Boon considered some of the overpowered Kitana combos to be these, expressing that he was genuinely impressed how players could come up with creatively timed juggle combos for her that no one on the team would even think of (and could nerf as a result).

* NightmareFuelStationAttendant: Mileena, which becomes ''very'' apparent during her "Man Eater" Fatality and ending.
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* EvenBetterSequel: It takes [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]]'s violence and brutality UpToEleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out. The game also ran on more powerful hardware than the original, being a quantum leap forward in both visuals and audio from the first game, and was jam-packed with secrets galore, from the new stage fatalities to the ''three'' secret opponents.

** The [=32X=] port vastly improves the maligned Genesis version. All of the narration samples from the arcade are present (character names, round cues, etc.), as well as the game's type-font and UI matching the arcade version. The game also restores colors, background elements, sound and voice effects, and frames of animation missing in the base Genesis game.

** The UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis version has the gameplay mostly intact, especially with a six-button controller, but the visuals are really bad, with missing frames in a lot of animations (Baraka and Johnny Cage's victory animations stand out); the sound, on the other hand, is almost completely absent outside of background music. The port [[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 its sequel]] would get is a very clear example that ''Mortal Kombat II'' could have had a much, much better Sega Genesis port.

* EvenBetterSequel: It takes [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]]'s violence and brutality UpToEleven and introduces many fan favorite characters as well as the Outworld setting that would follow the series from here on out.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Being a ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' game, this is a given, but ''[=MK2=]'' is unique in playing slightly alternate music in select stages, usually cutting out the intros for rounds 2 and 3.

* PortingDisaster: The ''Midway Arcade Treasures 2'' version has the start button exclusively function as the pause button. This makes unlocking Smoke impossible.

* SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound: The sound heard whenever Raiden regenerates after being knocked down.

* MostAnnoyingSound: Shao Kahn's commentary rivals [[ScreamingWarrior Liu Kang's]] [[{{Kiai}} voice]].