Ranking EVERY Mortal Kombat Game! - Mortal Kombat Monday.

[@vonrictor12]

Monday morning, coffee, MK Monday 🫶

[@alec2000]

As much as I love the entire main series of Mortal Kombat, my all time favorite game will forever be Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks. I can’t tell you how many hours I sunk into that game as a kid with my brother and cousin, not only back then, but also still to this very day. The story mode was fantastic, the fatalities were sick as hell, the versus mode was addicting, and having MK2 as an unlockable bonus? Hell yeah! Long live Shaolin Monks.✊ Amazing MK Monday video today Ian, and I hope you and all the DanDans have a lovely and safe week. I love you all.😊❤️

[@dennisbergkamp17]

Dude I swear you’re the only person I’ve seen that loves MK4 as much as I do lol. That’s also a very special entry in the series for me, the nostalgia is strong, cool stages, great soundtrack, and seeing my favorite character Raiden being playable again was huge for me

[@MarcoRizzolo]

My list: 1 Shaolin Monks; 2. MK9; 3. Ultimate 3; 4. MK2

[@Cruz0881]

“Delete your comment” Lmaooo that made me chuckle

[@rabidhammer31]

Beatles references will never be too dated! Loved the vid!

[@larrykeach]

Man it’s such a shame that we still haven’t got any way to play Shaolin monks on a modern console. Breaks my heart that a generation of MK fans aren’t getting to play this amazing game that has nothing but love and fan service mixed with gameplay that makes you wanna play until the end. What a game

[@robertwarf3316]

Such a great game. It'll probably be my favorite forever

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Cause subzero and special forces sucked.😂

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Like how Liu kang and kung Lao's Spinoff succeeded but jax and sub Zero's failed.😂 Something isn't right.

[@bsoxfan554]

Your videos deserve to have way more views. Love the content man excited to see the next era of your wrestling game retrospectives

[@616Entertainment]

Thank you. I’m sure if I used clickbait titles, KZbin shocked face and was extremely negative all the time, I’d be bigger. But I don’t want to do that. I’d rather keep my integrity and remain this size. Also, the wrestling game restrictives never stopped, I’ve dropped 4 in the last 2 months. Enjoy.

[@OnyxRose92]

MK Deception is my favorite! The open world & weird mario kart / chess play was awesome.

[@616Entertainment]

Motor Kombat was definitely fun, lol

[@finnishmetalfreak]

Motor Kombat was in Armageddon, Deception had Chess, Puzzle and open world konquest.

[@616Entertainment]

@@finnishmetalfreak You know what they mean, lol

[@mhstylesmugen]

Here's my top 5 (a full list is too long): 1. MK9: everything I want in a Mortal Kombat game, great roster and stages, fun story and a lot of secrets and single player content, I might hate the female characters main costumes, but there's the classic outfits to use so I'm good. 2. MK Deception: Konquest the first time we explored the MK realms like this, solid roster, great stages and (again) tons of single player content. 3. MK Armageddon: The biggest roster ever with a better Konquest and Kreate a Fighter, but my main issue is the lack of Fatalities and spoiling the surprise element in the Krypt. 4. Ultimate MK3: the best version of MK3 with the weak roster of the OG and the broken AI in Trilogy, Ultimate is the way to go. 5. Shaolin Monks: A game so good I hope one day it'll get re-released, remastered or even get sequel, it's low on the list because I didn't get to experience it for a long time, unfortunately.

[@laladoopsy]

There'll be riots if MK4 on GBC isn't featured...

[@TheIkranRider]

Bonus points for using Kung Lao while talking about MK3; I understand the lack of material, as Super Metroid and FFVI stretched the SNES to its limits the year before, but it was still nostalgic. Dude, you're missing out with MK GOLD! It's an expansion sure, but the Kombatants and kutscenes are where it's at; hell, it helped me out a lot while I was working on my 2nd fanfic/podfic based on that! Not a fan of the NRS games excepting 11. I'd rank MK1 over Special Forces and under Mythologies tbh. I like your opinions as they're fun, valid, and informative. And you aren't a shiller nor do you shove down Patreon and opinions down ppl's throats; unlike MANY rankers I know! Also, HUGE respect points for including Shaolin Monks on the list!! Thank you oh so much for your MK kontent! Also, if you want to revisit Shaolin Monks as a LP, PLEASE use my favorite Kombatant, Kung Lao!!

[@a.mirandahsr]

MKvsDC is still massively underrated, because gameplay wise it is indeed a top 10 list worthy game, so I wholeheartedly agree with the game being at #7 Shaolin Monks' position is what I wasn't expecting though XD (in a good way)

[@ThatGuyE10]

@@AmiriHipHopnah it's a must play just because there's no blood doesn't mean it's bad I don't understand how people could not like it it's actually a great game

[@Summon256]

My absolutely favourite is the rebooted 2011 one! Unpopular opinion very likely, but i think they found perfect balance between old school and new era polished look with vibrant graphics and modern character models (okay i admit for 2024 those didn't age all too well, but back at the time it was a banger!), plus i loved the hype and momentum build up before the release! Every new character reveal before the release felt special and unique, even after they've been leaked! I still remember how people were losing their crap with Noob Saibot's reveal and it still gives me chills to this day! Nothing quite like that ever since MK2011 release!…

[@T.Maximus]

I just beat shaolin monks with scorpion in January. Good pick 🔥🤘

[@AdamSMessinger]

1:04 And if you're lucky, you will never experience Mortal Kombat Advance.

[@ShannonAlcorn]

MK Gold for Sega Dreamcast was just MK 4 basically nothing to different. Awesome video Ian nice MK rankings 👍🏻👍🏻

[@deathlyscorpion4543]

Still got that GOD TIER taste for mk sm at number one

[@theflo1980]

Top 5 are timeless classics! ❤️ The more humane difficulty level of part 1 keeps me playing through it again and again, even after 30 years. Preferably on my Arcade 1up. The Shaolin Monks remake is so f...overdue! Please Ed 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MCastleberry1980]

MKIII felt like they went WAY too goofy in tone. The MKII Fatalities all felt brutal, then for the sequel you have Liu Kang dropping an arcade cabinet on people, Jax turning into a giant and stepping on dudes, and Smoke literally blowing up the planet

[@Saal72]

No Matter how many tier lists there are MK9 will always be an S tier, that game was literally the total package!

[@Pocket247]

MK9 was peak mortal kombat in every way. Not a opinion just a fact

[@Mr.GalaxyYT]

I don’t know how 9 was at its peak yet the three games after couldn’t really capitalize on the momentum

[@Pocket247]

@@Mr.GalaxyYT Obviously you didn’t played it back when it came out

[@darkwingchuck5005]

Shaolin Monks is my second most wanted remake/remaster wish. Number 1 is Soul Reaver and I'd take the whole LoK series with it.

[@jonbourgoin182]

Have you played any Mugens? Darryl's been playing them lately, as you likely know. If you get into Mugens, I'd love to see you make a list of top 10 of those. That could take a while though if you haven't played any.

[@ebgrimley]

If you are going to do the original Mortal Kombat on your MK Monday I have a suggestion, if you your going to beat the game with all characters. Why don’t you beat the game from the weakest character first and work your way up to the strongest character. Just a suggestion, great video as always sir!

[@Craigyyful]

Everything about MK2, the Logo, the intro with the lightning, the colour and the music... Man it takes me back to playing it with my Dad and Brother on the Mega Drive. I sucked at it then, and I still do now, but MK2 will have a special place in my heart forever. I can't really fault this list, Ian. Nor would I anyway. Shaolin Monks is always a blast to play through. And I am the same with MK4, there is just something special about it.

[@CSC52698]

I remember recommending this idea to you. Hell yeah!

[@LilReikoGold]

MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo.🎶🎶

[@TWOwrestling24]

My day gets better whenever I see Ian uploading 🤌🏻

[@616Entertainment]

Enjoy it!

[@ssaunders1122]

Just enjoyed the eclipse in michigan and now time for mk monday!

[@rockyhussle]

this is why i love Mondays

[@home9dog2blue199]

your reaction to mk trilogy's input reading is THE EXACT SAME as MY reaction to MK 2's arcade version (on Shaolin Monks) THAT WAS THE MOST BS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. u cant "jump" without Mileena, Kitana, Barraka, or LIU KANG making you pay EVERY DAMN TIME 😂😂😂😂

[@LEVIGOLDX2]

The only one I don’t agree with is MK 9 not being #1 but other than that this is the first MK list that is 🔥

[@FusionDeveloper]

Yeah. The original MK 1, 2, 3 ultimate are great games. The 3 games give you a variety, similar to Donkey Kong Country 1, 2, 3. I know DKC3 with the slow crying baby character is annoying and baby themed music, but it's more gameplay content for DKC.

[@WebMasterGG]

Mk9 is the best end of story also Mk11 I can't believe people hate on MK11

[@RCROX]

I forgot all about Mortal Kombat Gold...

[@augustinelopez7875]

Ian you SOB you've done it again, good work 😎

[@wolflovernumber1]

Grew up Playing MK 3 Ultimate on Super Nintendo. Still one of my favorite games on it. LIVE STREAM IT!

[@jeffreybarker357]

I spent the night before my wedding playing MK IX (it was new at the time). Man. Special place for me. Good shit.

[@NeoKokoro20]

MK9 is my number 1. 13 years later, the game still holds up. It's the one MK game that both oldschool and newschool MK fans can agree that is a genuinely great game.

[@cjsher90]

Thought I saw this video before lol. MKSM is the #1, calling it 30 sec in

[@aqualiens4080]

Excellent video and solid list, Six! And a tip of the blade-rimmed hat to all the love you have for Shaolin Monks (and MK4 and MKII). For me, ever since last year, my Top 5 has and will always be the same: Honorable mentions go out to MK: Armageddon, for its amazing roster and wealth of play options (and for the Premium Edition's inclusion of the arcade port of UMK3), and of course all the love in the world to the legendary Ukrainian homebrew "Ultimate Mortal Kombat Trilogy". 5. Mortal Kombat 9 - the roster...the love it had for the original 2D klassics...the fatalities. Amazing game. 4. Mortal Kombat (1992) - the secrets that were spread across the many ports of this game (some of which we may still not know)...Reptile and Goro...the Pit...and that awesome score. Klassic! 3. Mortal Kombat Trilogy - the only reason this one is not my eternal number 2 is because they managed to make a game that was just too much for its console generation, and all ports suffer in their own ways for it. If ever I could nominate a game for a remaster, this would be it. 2. Mortal Kombat II (1993) - as with the original, so many secrets known and potentially unknown across every port...Pong...the Kintaro Morph...'Fergality!'...the debut of my boy, Smoke...and so much more. Also points for these events being carried over into Shaolin Monks, which also included a fully playable MKII! 1. Mortal Kombat 11/Ultimate - this game is an absolute masterpiece in my eyes, and I don't think NetherRealms will ever top it. All the love it had for all that came before it in the franchise...and ALL the love it showed to the 1995 movie...Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa portraying the sinister soul stealer one last time (and his homage to the Kintaro Morph)...the groundbreaking "Kustom" suite...the Krypt...being able to do A.I. builds...and so so much more. It's crazy how much I love this game despite the fact that 3 of my top 4 favorite characters (Goro, Smoke, and Reptile) are missing in action, though Smoke's and Reptile's respective presences are definitely felt, and Goro was mercifully substituted with Sheeva. The crown jewel of the franchise in my estimation. If I have but one gripe with this game, it's that they didn't go ahead and release one last DLC pack/patch to make Cyrax and Sektor playable when they were already everything but.

[@TheBeird]

My favourite Mortal Kombat is probably 2. Came about at an informative moment in time, ya know?

[@SolidPain6624]

The OG MK never gets old for me. Not too hard and not too easy. Nostalgic. I used to find it boring growing up but I like what you said… constant exposure made me love it more.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

You never see murder in pit fighter?

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

My cousins favorite game of all time. Remember they'll always come to My house years ago and that be the First game they'll bring.

[@HecKs32x]

MY BOY CODY DID IT. WE CELEBRATING ALL DAMN DAY TODAY

[@alainsoucysergerie9879]

My boy Damian did it! :-D

[@tifaseptian5417]

We need shaolin monks sequel

[@T.Maximus]

Trilogy is only good if you're playing a friend

[@alantaylorfc]

I'd probably have to put "1" (2023) at the top. It's the very first game in the entire series where I feel like the pure fighting gameplay actually feels really good. Overused gimmick matches in Invasions aside, it's a pretty strong package overall. The pure hatred it gets from "fans" of the series is sickening.

[@devonschwartz6456]

Mortal Kombat Monday ! Let’s go!

[@mojojo0205]

I also love MKvsDC, it was the game that introduced me to Mortal Kombat. I got it because I saw DC characters in a fighting game

[@michaelmacorso4479]

I love mortal kombat trilogy on the n64 back in the day. Was my first 64 game when i got it at launch. For a 10 year old it had everything i wanted in a mortal kombat game.

[@robertwarf3316]

MK vs DC does not get enough love. I get some of the hate for it, but I had a blast playing it. My best friend and I took turns just smassshing other players online. It was insane. It was the first time in my life I felt good at a fighting game haha

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Your number 1 is the same as my number 1 for sure, Cause it's just that dang awesome. Great list, Ian! Though I am a fan of MK3 myself, despite its jankiness. :p

[@nosferadu]

As he went to the top three, I was like "of *course* he forgot about Shaolin Monks, nobody talks about that game anymore". And wow, I did NOT expect it to be at number one! Can't argue with that! Or the rest of the top picks here.

[@chealoutman5]

Shaolin monks 1st game me & gf played co-op to completion & fell in💕Love, with Shaolin monks & each other, so glad u like it Ian👍

[@chealoutman5]

Im very satisfied with this list 👏👏TOP TIER STUFF, great job Ian👍

[@PaidProgramming-th6tp]

10:55 Revolution 9 haha. Good list

[@bashcrash9148]

The original game on Sega Genesis has always and will always be my favorite MK.

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

I love MKII (SNES)

[@8-ball916]

I am a simple man, 616 uploads I watch

[@TG5455]

5:50 The A.I. loves to be the prime Anderson Sliva, Lyoto Machida, Pride's Wanderlei Silva, and even Chuck Liddell with how it's hard to take them on in a fight. 🤪

[@stz03]

Sick review Dan Dan!

[@brucepetrie1343]

❤ the #9 reference (cap America "I get that reference") 😅😅

[@CoffeePotGames]

Here's my list. I grew up with the 3D era and the modern NRS era. I honestly love the entire series but the classics just don't hold up as well imo. Still fantastic games especially UMK3. I've never played Mythologies or Special Forces though 1. Mortal Kombat: Deception 2. Mortal Kombat X 3. Mortal Kombat 1 4. Mortal Kombat (2011) 5. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks 6. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon 7. Mortal Kombat 11 8. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 9. Mortal Kombat vs. DC 10. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance 11. Mortal Kombat 2 12. Mortal Kombat (1992) 13. Mortal Kombat 4 14. Mortal Kombat 3

[@jclandrum]

mk11 got to be #1 though ❤❤

[@BushyStallion]

MK Advance for GBA, DEFINITELY THE WORST lol you are lucky you’ve never played it. Great video brother 👊🏼

[@johnrogers9262]

I appreciated the Revolution #9 reference

[@TG5455]

My oldest sister had a HARD time with Shao Kahn in MK9 and she told me that he was frustrated to beat. So, you're not alone my man. 😆

[@Steventhe2nd]

You know, you mentioned MK Advanced in your video, that reminds me of a time I actually did a playthrough of it years ago, so I was doing a playthrough of MK Advanced at school, (don't worry, it was an emulator), during lunch, and I did a playthrough with Jax, and while I was playing it, I encountered with what might be the most unbelievable glitch that ever happened, Jax turned white, like no joke, Jax was white like Charles Bronson, I couldn't believe what I saw, and the funny part was, when I won the fight, the announcer didn't call him Jax, he called him Stryker, I'm not making this up, that really happened....

[@ianblake3224]

Shaolin monks is so fun. Mortal kombat 9 is my favorite, because of the tag kombat. I was pissed they removed from every entry after.

[@conradicus45]

I see MK Monday, I click like. Easy

[@thatandysalmon]

Just what I needed today thanks!🙌🙌🙌

[@katmore9]

I was today years old when I found out that you've ranked the MK games before. 🙃 (I've been a DanDan for 5+ years.)

[@clinton6039]

Mk shaolin Monks is the best 100% agree. I want to play it again. If you do it again, do it with kung lao he is one of my all-time favourites

[@guysfieri8900]

gotta agree with mk vs dc being so high up. even with its flaws, i love that game, especially the classic dc character designs. also gonna hard agree on needing bridgette wilson in every video game lol

[@krisfrederick5001]

The best defense is a good offense. Until it doesn't work. Then FINISH HIM! 🩸

[@AndreWakefield]

Wow, aside from the PS1 spin-offs I disagree with much of this list rankings haha, but I respect your opinion and I enjoyed the video

[@chrisbiggs5415]

Unfortunately I didn’t have the pleasure of playing a lot of MK games after a brief play of Deadly Alliance. Series just didn’t hit for me anymore. Plus Mythology ruined my MK fun lol. Here’s my short rankings of my favorite MK games. Mortal Kombat Trilogy Mortal Kombat 2 Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat 1 Mortal Kombat 3

[@johnsgamingandmore1237]

I agree with your #1...great game and wanting a re-release. My top 3 are 3) MK9...2) MK (1992)...1) MK Shaolin Monks

[@blankwavemessiah]

perfect video to reduce my hangover lol lets get it

[@tnavaceo]

I’m sorry dude. Once you ranked Deception below DC Universe and Armageddon, you lost me 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@616Entertainment]

Next time I'll ask you how I should feel before posting. lol

[@Summon256]

My top-5 are MK2011 -> MKT (Playstation version was hell of a fun!) -> UMK3 -> MK2 -> MKX (Loved the overall tone, the dark grittiness of it, a non-kombat kid debutants, especially Kotal Khan and gruesome fatalities, but hated kombat kids crap, except for Cassie, who grew on me a little...also was not a fan how they handled the story, compared to much more spectacular and dramatic writing of MK2011!...)

[@TG5455]

Bronze: Mortal Kombat Deception Sliver: Mortal Kombat 9 Gold: Mortal Kombat X That's my top three, Daddy Dandan. 😘😉

[@chealoutman5]

Uk what Im going back to rewatch Shaolin monks gameplay right now👍

[@stealcool]

16:22 you aren’t lying😂😂😂

[@crazybonesb]

Great list I wouldn't change a thing 👍

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

What made the first Mortal Kombat Famous was the blood and gore. Without it I'll suck like pit fighter.😂

[@chealoutman5]

LETS GO I been waiting 4 this 👍

[@machomusprime50]

All i could say is..... Its your list bro. So I'll respect it lol.

[@holygames_one]

I have always wanted to like MK4 but i just can't lol. Im glad others enjoy it!! I'd have to say MK2, MKX, Deception, UMK3 and MK9 are my favorites! Plus an honorable mention for MK11 for having the Terminator. Thats the reason i bought the game and i really enjoyed it!

[@zetro75]

Now I'm in the mood to play a MK game..👍🏼👍🏼

[@jonsargent8840]

I think we have reached a tired point in the series where another Shaolin Monks is needed. Put some more time between traditional games

[@segasonicskits]

Do you plan on making a documentary on the injustice games?

[@HecKs32x]

MK3 is the best, this is pure insanity😢😢😢😢😢

[@Dr.Lemmy_C_Yabum]

Ok, how is MK1 ranked above Deception and MKX!?

[@616Entertainment]

I explain my reasoning in great detail. That's literally what the entire video is.

[@Dr.Lemmy_C_Yabum]

@@616Entertainment inexcusable, Ian! Lol

[@tyshawnbrown2731]

This might be a big request, but make a video on ranking every mk character

[@616Entertainment]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h363mmyagM-emJI Did it in December of 2022, my dude.

[@Krobscorner2006]

Mythologies still sits at the top of the worst Christmas gifts I've ever gotten; my mom didn't know better, but dude...she got DUKE NUKEM 64, and I got shit mk!

[@Marc_Araujo]

Mortal Kombat 4 is criminally underrated. I played the crap out of it in the arcade back in the day...should've been included in the MK Arcade Kollection. P.S. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon was hot garbage..."Kreate-a-Fatality" instead of actual traditional Fatalities was a crime against the series.

[@michaelmacorso4479]

Can you add the like a dragon yakuza history for ur patron? Fantastic games every single one.

[@nguyehung8290]

Yooo i got that revolution 9 reference

[@bme1989]

Ive Loved them all But MKX is The GOAT.