Game magazine writers, Interent message board denizens, and the residents of Shady Acres Home for Recovering Arcade Junkies generally agree that the best version of Mortal Kombat is, in fact, Mortal Kombat II. Once the shock value of the original Kombat wore off (Ohmygod! Blood!), it became clear that game was actually not that great. Kombat II was a much bigger deal...and come on it had a playable Reptile.

Deadly Alliance however, is a big step in the right direction..and hopefullly the upcomin g Mortal Kombat VI follows the same path. As for fighting games, my love will still linger with Soul Calibur I(Dreamcast) and Soul Calibur II (xbox, ps2, gamecube). However, this game deserves a ride.