_____ _ _ _ _ _____ _ _ | | | | |_|_|_____ ___| |_ ___ | |___ ___| |_ ___| | | | | | _| | | .'| _| -_| | | | | . | _| _| .'| | |_____|_|_| |_|_|_|_|__,|_| |___| |_|_|_|___|_| |_| |__,|_| _____ _ _ _____ _____ _____ | | |___ _____| |_ ___| |_ | __| _ | | | -| . | | . | .'| _| | __| | | | |__|__|___|_|_|_|___|__,|_| |__| |__|__|__ _| |__| =============================================================================== Ultimate Mortal Kombat FAQ Date Began: July 1st, 2008 Date Finished: July 4th, 2008 Version: 1.00 Author: Jose "ffmasterjose" Escamilla Email: ffmasterjose (at) gmail (dot) com =============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Table of Contents] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Introduction.........................................................[int04] II. Story................................................................[st08] III. Controls............................................................[cn15] IV. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Kombatant Moves List.......................[umk16] Kitana..............................................................[kit1] Reptile.............................................................[rep2] Sonya...............................................................[son3] Jax.................................................................[ja04] Nightwolf...........................................................[ni05] Jade...............................................................[jad06] Scorpion...........................................................[sco07] Kano...............................................................[kan08] Mileena............................................................[mil09] Ermac..............................................................[erm10] Classic Sub-Zero...................................................[css11] Sub-Zero...........................................................[sub12] Sektor.............................................................[sek13] Sindel.............................................................[sin14] Stryker............................................................[str15] Cyrax..............................................................[cyr16] Kung Lao...........................................................[kun17] Kabal..............................................................[kab18] Sheeva.............................................................[she19] Shang Tsung........................................................[sha20] Liu Kang...........................................................[liu21] Smoke..............................................................[smo22] Human Smoke........................................................[hsm23] V. Puzzle Kombat........................................................[pzz23] VI. Arcade Mode.........................................................[arc42] VII. Nintendo Wi-Fi.....................................................[ni108] VIII. Unlockables.......................................................[unl77] IX. Frequently Asked Questions...........................................[faq4] X. Legal Information.....................................................[leg8] XI. Version History......................................................[vr15] XII. Final Notes........................................................[fin16] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Introduction [int04] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello and welcome to my FAQ for Ultimate Mortal Kombat! In this guide you will find detailed information for just about every aspect of the game. From move lists to those pesky unlockables. I wrote this guide because at the time there were not any other guides posted for the game on GameFAQs, and I am a huge fan of the Mortal Kombat series. So, the chance to write an entire guide for a Mortal Kombat game that has not been covered yet is sort of like a dream of mine...or at the very least, something I definitely wanted to accomplish during my tenure as an FAQ writer. I hope this helps you, the reader, out. Even if one person found this to be a little useful my efforts were not in vain. To give you a little background information about the game, Ultimate Mortal Kombat is a DS port of the best-selling and almost universally known fighting game title, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Much like every other earlier version of Mortal Kombat, it was ported multiple times on several different systems from the arcade. This is another "arcade pefect" port of the title - meaning if it was not in the arcade version it is probably not included in this game. This package also contains the addicting Puzzle Kombat game, which first made it's debut some years back in Mortal Kombat: Deception along with Chess Kombat. I have not played Deception in several years, so I am hesitant to say if the version found in this game is a direct port of the one in Deception or if it is it's own unique version - but hey, that is what future updates are for, right? Heh. This game was released in North America in November 2007 and is notable for having a profile/save system set up (This would not happen in the series until Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance if memory serves correctly) as well as online play via Nintendo's Wi-Fi system. With that being said, it is on to the FAQ itself! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Story [st08] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You have been chosen to represent Earth in Mortal Kombat. Be warned. Although your souls are protected against Shao Kahn's evil; your lives are not. I cannot interfere any longer as your Earth is now ruled by the Outworld Gods. These are the words of Raiden. For centuries Earth has used Mortal Kombat to defend itself against the Outworld's Emperor, Shao Kahn. But, Kahn becomes frustrated by failed attempts at taking Earth through tournament battle. He enacts a plan which began 10,000 years ago. During this time Kahn had a queen. Her name was Sindel and her young death was unexpected. Kahn's shadow priests, lead by Shang Tsung, make it so that Sindel 's spirit would someday be reborn - Not on the Outworld but Earth Realm itself. This unholy act gives Shao Kahn the power to step through the dimensional gates and reclaim his queen. Thus enabling him to finally seize the Earth Realm. Upon breaching the portal into Earth, Shao Kahn slowly transforms the planet into a part of the Outworld itself. Kahn strips the Earth of all human life: claiming every soul as his own. But there are souls which Kahn cannot take. These souls belong to the warriors chosen to represent Earth in a new Mortal Kombat. The remaining humans are scattered throughout the planet. Shao Kahn sends an army of fierce Outworld warriors to find and eliminate them. After the first tournament Sonya Blade turned up missing. Jax then embarked on a rescue mission into the Outworld. He found Sonya being held captive with her nemesis Kano. In freeing Sonya, Jax also frees Kano. Kano then uses the chance to escape arrest. The ultimate advancement in Lin Kuei technology comes with the creation of the first cyber-assassin. They begin converting their human ninjas into soulless machines. But Sub-Zero refuses to take part and is marked for death by his own clan. After winning the first Mortal Kombat and escaping from the Outworld, Liu Kang looks to the future. He begins training a new generation of shaolin alongside Kung Lao. But nothing could prepare them for the unexpected Outworld invasion. - Story text given for Mortal Kombat 3 as well as Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. Controls [cn15] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the default controls for both Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Puzzle Kombat. This section also details the abbrevations for each function. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Controls: ---------------------------------- x = High Kick (HK) A = Low Kick (LK) Y = High Punch (HP) B = Low Punch (LP) L = Run (RN) R = Block (BLK) Control pad = Moves fighter forward (F), backwards (B), down (D), up (U) Start = Pause menu Puzzle Kombat: -------------- A = Rotate left B = Rotate right Y = Perform Special (when meter is full) Control pad = Moves piece left/right, up to drop piece, down to lower it faster Start = Pause menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Kombatant Moves List [umk16] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is just about everything and anything you want to know about the Kombatants in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. It is worth mentioning that there are in fact Stage Fatalities present in this game, they are just not listed with the other moves you see on the screen - go figure. This section will provide biographies as well as an extensive listing of their special and finishing moves. Close means that you must be right next to your opponent, Half Screen means that you have to be about halfway of the screen apart from them, Full screen means that you must be on the complete opposite side of the screen as them, Sweep means close, just enough to trip them up. And naturally, Outside Sweep is referring to how you have to be just out of the range to trip them up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitana [kit1] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitana is accused of high treason by the high courts of the Outworld after murdering her evil twin Mileena. Shao Kahn appoints a group of warriors specifically to catch his daughter and bring her back alive. But Kitana must find a way to reach the newly crowned queen Sindel first and warn her of their true past. Special Moves: -------------- Fan Toss: F,F,HP+LP Fan Lift: B,B,B,HP Wave Punch: D,B,HP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Kiss of Death: RN, RN, BLK, BLK, LK (Close) Decapitation: B, D, F, F, HK (Close) Friendship: D, B, F, F, LP Babality: F, F, D, F, HK Animality: D, D, D, RN (Close) Stage: F, D, D, LK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reptile [rep2] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Always a reliable servant to Shao Kahn, Reptile is chosen to assist Jade in the capture of Kitana. In contrast to Jade's instructions Reptile is ordered to stop the Princess at all costs...even if it means her death. Special Moves: -------------- Acid Spit: F, F, HP Fast Forceball: F, F, HP+LP Slow Forceball: B, B, HP+LP Ninja Slide: B+BLK+LP+LK Elbow Dash: B, F, LK Invisibility: U, D, HK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Acid Bath: F, F, U, U, HK (Sweep) Tasty!: B, B, F, D, BLK (Half screen) Friendship: D, F, F, B, HK (Close) Babality: F, F, B, D, LK Animality: D, D, D, U, HK (Close) Stage: BLK, RN, BLK, BLK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sonya [son3] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sonya disappeared after the first tournament but was later rescued from the Outworld by Jax. After returning to Earth she and Jax try to warn the U.S. government of the looming Outworld menace. Lacking proof, they watch helplessly as Shao Kahn begins his invasion. Special Moves: -------------- Wave Rings: D, F, LP Bicycle Kick: B, B, D, HK Leg Grab: D+BLK+LP Wave Punch: F, B, HP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Flame Kiss of Death: B, F, D, D, RN (Half screen Bubble Kiss: Hold BLK+RN, U, U, B, D (Full screen) Friendship: B, F, B, D, RN Babality: D, D, F, LK Animality: Hold LP, B, F, D, F, Release LP Stage: F, F, D, HP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jax [ja04] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After failing to convince his superiors of the coming Outworld menace, Jax begins to covertly prepare for future battle with Kahn's minions. He outfits both arms with indestructible bionic implants. This is a war Jax is prepared to win. Special Moves: -------------- Fireball: B, F, HP Double Fireball: F, F, B, B, HP Dash Punch: F, F, HK Ground Pound: Hold LK for 3 seconds, then release Gotcha Grab: F, F, LP Air Throw: BLK in air Multiple Slam: LP, quickly tap HP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Giant Stomp: RN, BLK, RN, RN, LK (Full screen) Arm Slice: U, U, D, F, U BLK (Close) Friendship: LK, RN, RN, LK Babality: D, D, D, LK Animality: Hold LP, F, F, D, F, (Close) Stage: D, F, D, LP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nightwolf [ni05] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Works as a historian and preserver of his people's culture. When Kahn's portal opens over North America, Nightwolf uses his shamans to protect his tribe's sacred land. This area becomes a vital threat to Kahn's occupation of the Earth. Special Moves: -------------- Arrow: D, B, LP Axe Uppercut: D, F, HP Shaman Reflection: B, B, B, HK Shadow Ram: F, F, LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Shaman Eradication: U, U, B, F, BLK (Close) Lightning Axe: B, B, D, HP (Half screen) Friendship: RN, RN, RN, RN, D Babality: F, B, F, B, LP Animality: F, F, D, D (Close) Stage: RN, RN, BLK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jade [jad06] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When the renegade princess Kitana makes her escape into the unknown regions of Earth, Jade is appointed by Shao Kahn to bring her back alive. Once a close friend of the princess, she is faced with the choice of betraying her friend or disobeying her emperor. Special Moves: -------------- Boomerang: B, F, LP Up Boomerang: B, F, HP Down Boomerang: B, F, LK Nitro Kick: D, F, LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Impale: RN, RN, RN, BLK, RN (Close) Stab'n Shake: U, U, D, F, HP (Close) Friendship: B, D, B, B, HK Babality: D, D, F, D, HK Animality: F, D, F, F, LK (Close) Stage: B, F, D+RN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scorpion [sco07] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Shao Kahn makes a failed attempt at stealing the souls which occupy Earth's hell. Scorpion is able to escape from the nether region. Free to roam the Earth once more, Scorpion holds allegiance with no one. He's a wild card in Earth's struggle against the Outworld. Special Moves: -------------- Spear: B, B, LP Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Air Throw: BLK (in air) Finishing Moves: ---------------- Toasty!: D, D, U, HK (Half screen) Hell Grab: F, F, D, U, RN (Close) Friendship: B, F, F, B, LK (Close) Babality: D, B, B, F, HP Animality: F, U, U, HK (Close) Stage: F, U, U, LP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kano [kan08] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kano is thought to have been killed in the first tournament. Instead he's found alive in the Outworld where he once again escapes capture by Sonya. Before the actual Outworld invasion, Kano convinces Shao Kahn to spare his soul. Kahn needs someone to teach his warriors how to use Earth's weapons. Kano is the man to do it. Special Moves: -------------- Cannonball: Hold LK for two seconds, then release Psycho Cannonball: F, D, F, HK Knife Toss: D, B, HP Knife Uppercut: D, F, HP Strangle: D, F, LP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Skeleton Rip: Hold LP, F, D, F, release LP (Close) Eye Laser: LP, BLK, BLK, HK (Sweep) Friendship: LK, RN, RN, HK Babality: F, F, D, D, LK Animality: Hold HP, BLK, BLK, BLK, Release HP (Close) Stage: U, U, B, LK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mileena [mil09] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Moves: -------------- Sai Toss: Hold HP for two seconds, then release Teleport Kick: F, F, LK Rollout: B, B, D, HK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Nail Spitter: B, B, B, F, LK (Full screen) Suck and Spit: D, F, D, F, LP (Close) Friendship: D, D, B, F, HP Babality: D, D, F, F, HP Animality: F, D, D, D, HK (Close) Stage: D, D, D+LP The Ultimate Kombat Kode to unlock Mileena is: 22264 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ermac [erm10] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Moves: -------------- Fireball: D, B, LP Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Telekinetic Slam: B, D, B, HK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Decapitation: RN, BLK, RN, RN, HK (Close) Telekinetic Massacre: D, U, D, D, D, BLL Stage: RN, RN, RN, RN, Lk The Ultimate Kombat Kode to unlock Ermac is: 12344 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classic Sub-Zero [css11] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Moves: -------------- Freeze: D, F, LP Ground Freeze: D, B, LK Ninja Slide: B+BLK+LP+LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Censored Spine Rip: D, D, D, F, HP (Close) Stage: F, D, F, F, HP The Ultimate Kombat Kode to unlock Classic Sub-Zero is: 81835 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub-Zero [sub12] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ninja returns unmasked. He was betrayed by his own ninja clan the Lin-Kuei. He broke sacred codes of honor by leaving the clan and his marked for death. But unlike the ninja of old his pursuers come as machines. He must not only defend against the Outworld menace but must also elude his souless assassins. Special Moves: -------------- Freeze: D, F, LP Ice Shower: D, F, HP Close Ice Shower: D, F, B, HP Far Ice Shower: D, B, F, HP Ninja Slide: B+BLK+LP+LK Sub-Xerox: D, B, LP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Ice Shatter: BLK, BLK, BLK, RN, BLK, RN (Close) Deep Freeze: B, B, D, B, RN (Sweep) Friendship: LK, RN, RN, U (Outside sweep) Babality: D, B, B, HK Animality: F, U, U (Close) Pit: B, D, F, F, HK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sektor [sek13] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sektor is actually the code name for unit LK-9T9. He was the first of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Sektor was once a human assassin trained by the Lin Kuei. He volunteered for automation because of his loyalty for the clan. Sektor survives the Outworld invasion - he has no soul to take. Special Moves: -------------- Missle: F, F, LP Homing Missle: F, D, B, HP Teleport Uppercut: F, F, LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Flamethrower: F, F, F, B, BLK (Half screen) Compactor: LP, RN, RN, BLK (Sweep) Friendship: RN, RN, RN, RN, D (Outside sweep) Babality: B, D, D, D, HK Animality: F, F, D, U Stage: RN, RN, RN, D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sindel [sin14] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- She once ruled the Outworld at Shao Kahn's side as his queen. Now 10,000 years after her untimely death, she is reborn on Earth. Her evil intent is every match for Shao Kahn's tyranny. She is the key to his occupation of Earth. Special Moves: -------------- Fireball: F, F, LP Scream: F, F, F, HP Levitate: B, B, F, HK Air Fireball: D, F, LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Sonic Scream: RN, BLK, BLK, RN+BLK (Close) Hair Wrap: RN, RN, BLK, RN, BLK (Sweep) Friendship: RN, RN, RN, RN, RN, U Babality: RN, RN, RN, U Animality: F, F, U, HP Stage: D, D, D, LP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stryker [str15] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When the Outworld portal opens over a large city in North America, panic and chaos rage out of control. Kurtis Stryker was the leader of a riot control brigade when Shao Kahn began taking souls. He finds himself the lone survivor of a city once populated by millions. Special Moves: -------------- High Grenade: D, B, HP Low Grenade: D, B, LP Baton Throw: F, F, HK Baton Trip: F, B, LP Riot Gun: B, F, HP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Explosive Vest: D, F, D, F, BLK (Close) Taser Discharge: F, F, F, LK (Full screen) Friendship: LP, RN, RN, LP Babality: D, F, F, B, HP Animality: RN, RN, RN, RN, BLK (Sweep) Stage: F, U, U, HK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cyrax [cyr16] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cyrax is unit LK-4D4. The 2nd of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Like his counterparts his last programmed command is to find and terminate the rogue ninja Sub-Zero. Without a soul, Cyrax goes undetected by Shao Kahn and remains a possible threat against this occupation of Earth. Special Moves: -------------- Net: B, B, LK Teleport: F, D, BLK Close Bomb: Hold LK, F, F, HK Fair Bomb: Hold LK, B, B, HK Air Throw: D, F, BLK, LP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Helicopter: D, D, U, D, HP Self-Destruct: D, D, F, U, RN (Sweep) Friendship: RN, RN, RN, RN, U Babality: F, F, B, HP Animality: U, U, D, D, (Close) Stage: RN, BLK, RN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kung Lao [kun17] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kung Lao's plan to reform the white lotus society comes to a halt when Shao Kahn's invasion takes the Earth by storm. As a choosen warrior Kung Lao must use his greatest fighting skills to bring down Shao Kahn's reign of terror. Special Moves: -------------- Hat Toss: B, F, LP Teleport: D, U Dive Kick: D+HK (in air) Spin: F, D, F, RN Finishing Moves: ---------------- Hat Slice: F, F, B, D, HP (Close) Lao Spin: RN, BLK, RN, BLK, D Friendship: RN, LP, RN, LK (Outside sweep) Babality: D, F, F, HP Animality: RN, RN, RN, RN, BLK (Close) Stage: D, D, F, F, Lk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kabal [kab18] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a choosen warrior his identity is a mystery to all. It is believed that he is a survivor of an attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result he is viciously scarred and kept alive only by artificial respirators and a rage to end Shao Kahn's conquest. Special Moves: -------------- Spin: B, F, LK Fireball: B, B, HP Sawblade: B, B, B, RN Finishing Moves: ---------------- Scream: RN, BLK, BLK, BLK, HK (Close) Head Pump: D, D, B, F, BLk (Sweep) Friendship: RN, LK, RN, RN, U Babality: RN, RN, LK Animality: Hold HP, F, F, D, F (Close) Stage: BLK, BLk, HK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheeva [she19] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- She was hand picked by Shao Kahn to serve as Sindel's personal protector. She becomes suspicious of Shao Kahn's loyalty to her race of Shokan when he places Motaro as the leader of his extermination squads. On the Outworld Motaro's race of Centaurians are the natural enemy of the Shokan. Special Moves: -------------- Fireball: D, F, HP Teleport Stomp: D, U Ground Stomp: B, D, B, HK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Skin Rip: Hold HK, B, F, F, release HK (Close) Ground Pound: F, D, D, F, LP (Close) Friendship: F, F, D, F, HP Babality: D, D, D, B, HK Animality: RN, BLK, BLK, BLK (Close) Stage: D, F, D, F, LP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shang Tsung [sha20] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tsung is Kahn's lead sorcerer. He once fell out of favor with his emperor after failing to win the Earth Realm through tournament battle. But the ever scheming Shang Tsung is instrumental in Kahn's conquest of Earth. He has now been granted more power than ever. Special Moves: -------------- Single Skull: B, B, HP Double Skulls: B, B, F, HP Triple Skulls: B, B, F, F, HP Ground Skulls: F, B, B, LK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Soul Steal: Hold LP, RN, BLK, RN, BLK (Close) Bed of Spikes: Hold LP, D, F, F, D, release LP (Close) Friendship: LK, RN, RN, D Babality: RN, RN, RN, LK Animality: Hold HP, RN, RN, RN, release HP (Sweep) Stage: U, U, B, LP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liu Kang [liu21] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the Outworld invasion, Liu Kang finds himself the prime target of Kahn's extermination squads. He is the Shaolin champion and has thwarted Kahn's schemes in the past. Of all humans Kang poses the latest threat to Shao Kahn's rule. Special Moves: -------------- Bicycle Kick: Hold Lk for three seconds, then release Flying Kick: F, F, HK High Fireball: F, F, HP Low Fireball: F, F, LP Finishing Moves: ---------------- Internal Inferno: F, F, D, D, LK Arcade Drop: U, D, U, U, BLK+RN Friendship: RN, RN, RN, D+RN Babality: D, D, D, HK Animality: D, D, U (Sweep) Stage: RN, BLK, BLK, LK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smoke [smo22] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Moves: -------------- Spear: B, B, LP Teleport Uppercut: F, F, LK Invisibility: U, U, R Air Throw: BLk (in air) Finishing Moves: ---------------- Total Annililation: U, U, F, D (Full screen) Throat Bomb: Hold BLk+RN, D, D, F, U, release BLK and RN (Sweep) Friendship: RN, RN, RN, HK Babality: D, D, B, B, HK Animality: D, F. F, BLK (Outside sweep) Stage: F, F, D, LK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Human Smoke [hsm23] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Moves: -------------- Spear: B, B, LP Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Air Throw: BLK Finishing Moves: ---------------- Decapitation: RN, BLK, RN, RN, HK (Close) Babality: D, B, B, F, HP Stage: F, U, U, LP To select Human Smoke, select the robot Smoke and as the battle begins (Just before the "FIGHT!" text is displayed, press and hold BLK+RN+HP+HK+B. If done correctly Smoke will change to Human Smoke ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V. Puzzle Kombat [pzz23] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First introduced in the smash-hit Mortal Kombat: Deception, Puzzle Kombat is Mortal Kombat's version of the popular game Tetris...except with a few twists, Mortal Kombat style! The objective is to keep the Blocks below the red Kaution Banner. The banner is located at the top of the puzzle. The user that has Puzzle Pieces above the banner loses the round. A Puzzle Piece consists of two objects, comprised of Blocks, Breakers and Bombs . Blocks and Breakers can be one of four colors. Colors do vary, so keep your attention on the "Next" box so you know what to expect. Blocks are used as the building blocks (crappy pun) for Puzzle Kombat. Blocks are to be placed at the bottom of the screen and can be positioned however you like. Blocks can be paired up with other Blocks, Breakers, or Bombs. Breakers: Colored dragon symbols that are used to break blocks. Simply match up breakers up with the appropriate colored block to break them. When you break apart blocks the number of broken blocks is transferred over to your opponent's side. So if you pull off a wicked combo that breaks 40 blocks, your foe will suddenly find themselves with 40 extra blocks to deal with. Bombs: Bombs are used to clear all Blocks of one color. This is done by dropping the Bomb on the desired color that you want to break. You get a Bomb Bonus when a Bomb is not dropped on a Block or Breaker but on the bottom of a puzzle. The Bomb Bonus boosts your Super Meter. Super Meter: As you break blocks your Super Meter will gradually fill up. Once the meter is full press the Y button to use your fighter's special move. Each fighter has their own distinct special move that has some effect on the game. You must use your Special within twenty (20) seconds of it filling up. They cannot be stored for later use, and once it's gone (either you use it or time expires before you can use it) your Super Meter will be empty and you will have to fill it back up again. Secret Puzzle Kombat Kombatants: -------------------------------- Raiden - Achieve a 5X Combo break in any round Kenshi - Win any round of a Puzzle Kombat match against the computer with multiple Combos Bo Rai Cho - Score over 19000 in any round Jade - Beat Puzzle Kombat (CPU only) without using a continue Mileena - Win a round in under one minute - Most of that was loosely based on what you find in the game's instruction booklet. Some tips... - Try and group as many like colored blocks as possible, over a large chain. If executed correctly you will not only break a large amount, but you will also open up the possibility for multiple combos in one string, which will seriously mess up your opponent's chi - Special moves should be used with a purpose. The well-timed Freeze or Double Bomb could dramatically swing the direction of the fight. - You are told how many blocks your opponent is about to drop on you, in the Kaution Banner's display. This gives you a brief few moments to plan your next few moves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. Arcade Mode [arc42] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The main single player mode of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. There are four tiers in total to select from - Novice, Warrior, Master, Master (pretty original eh?) . They range in difficulty from easiest to most difficult, with each one being more difficult than the last - as well as longer than the last. Thankfully you get an unlimited amount of credits ("Free Play" as it is called) so you cannot get a Game Over unless you do so deliberately. In each Destiny tier you will face an Endurance match (sometimes two) as well as Motaro, and to end things, Shao Kahn himself. After each Kombatant you defeat, you will face another one. The battles get tougher as you move higher up on the tier, especially so if you continue on a streak of victories. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. Nintendo Wi-Fi [ni108] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A big feature of Ultimate Mortal Kombat is the ability to take your game online via Nintendo's Wi-Fi network. You can play both Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Puzzle Kombat either with someone in the same room as you, in the same country as you, or even halfway across the world from you! DS Download Play: ----------------- If you want to play with someone else but only one of you has a copy of the game, no problem! Choose "Local Wireless" from the Main Menu, and select "DS Download Play" to connect to another Nintendo DS. To connect, the player without a Game Card must select the DS Download Play option on their DS system. The two DS systems will connect, and you will be able to play the game, albeit not without some restrictions. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: -------------------------- Nintendo WFC Match: Allows you to connect to a wireless network to play against other people around the world. For both Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 as well as Puzzle Kombat. Friend: Allows you to play a match against any of your registered Friends. Rated: Searches for a game against a player whose Rating is a close match to yours. As your Rating increases, you'll find yourself playing better players who match your level of skill. Worldwide: Lets you search all across the world for any player willing to play a match, regardless if whether or not they are your Friend. Friends Roster: Anyone you have exchanged Friend Codes with will be listed here. This makes it incredibly easy to set up games with people your friends. Friend Code: Your Friend Code may be viewed on the top screen by selecting "My Info" on the Friend Roster. This 12 digit number is the same all three different profiles use per Game Card. Exchanging Friend Codes is the only way to add players to your Friend Roster. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIII. Unlockables [unl77] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are 41 "unlockables" present in Ultimate Mortal Kombat. You can see how many you have unlocked by simply viewing your profile statistics. There is no definite "order" for them. But they are defined as follows in the game. [] Unlock Ermac for play in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 [] Unlock Mileena for play in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 [] Unlock Classic Sub-Zero for play in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 [] Unlock Bo-rai-cho for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Unlock Jade for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Unlock Kabal for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Unlock Kenshi for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Unlock Mileena for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Unlock Raiden for play in Puzzle Kombat [] Kitana's arcade ending [] Reptile's arcade ending [] Sonya's arcade ending [] Jax's arcade ending [] Nightwolf's arcade ending [] Jade's arcade ending [] Scorpion's arcade ending [] Kano's arcade ending [] Mileena's arcade ending [] Ermac's arcade ending [] Sub-Zero's arcade ending [] Classic Sub-Zero's arcade ending [] Sektor's arcade ending [] Sindel's arcade ending [] Stryker's arcade ending [] Cyrax's arcade ending [] Kung Lao's arcade ending [] Kabal's arcade ending [] Sheeva's arcade ending [] Shang Tsung's arcade ending [] Liu Kang's arcade ending [] Smoke's arcade ending [] Human Smoke's arcade ending [] Face Ermac in a bonus UMK3 match [] Face Noob Saibot in a bonus UMK3 match [] View a demonstration of UMK3 Fatalities [] View a demonstration of UMK3 Fatalities [] View a demonstration of UMK3 Fatalities [] Face both Ermac and Noob Saibot in an endurance match [] Face Classic Sub-Zero and Human Smoke in a bonus UMK3 match [] Face the combined forces of Noob Saibot, Ermac, Classic Sub-Zero and Mileena in a bonus UMK3 match [] View the complete demonstration of all UMK3 Fatalities, Babalities, Friendships, and Animalities Aside from the unlockable characters you can use in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Puzzle Kombat, everything else is obtained by completing the game's main single player Arcade mode. Most of Kahn's Lost Treasures cannot be selected unless you complete more difficult Destiny tiers - the second Master one will grant you access to every Treasure, with every other one offering less and less options. You can unlock a character's arcade ending from completing any tier, so there's no need to feel too ashamed of yourself if you only run through the Novice tier, heh. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IX. Frequently Asked Questions [faq4] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a fairly comprehensive listing of questions and answers new players may have regarding Ultimate Mortal Kombat. Even seasoned veterans may find this information to be useful. Q: Where are Noob Saibot and Rain, why can't I play as them? A: In the original arcade version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Rain and Noob Saibot were not selectable. In later ports of the game, the Super Nintendo and Genesis I believe, they were added. Q: Are Brutalities present in this game? A: No, again, because they were added in later ports of the game and not included in the original arcade version. Q: The Fatalities don't work for me, what gives? A: Chances are you're not at the proper distance, make sure of that first. Also, some moves require you to press Up. To avoid jumping up simply hold the Block button while putting these combinations in. Release it at the right time to ensure the Fatality combination registers properly. Q: How do I select a Kombatant randomly? A: Player 1 must highlight Kitana at the "Select Your Fighter" screen and press Up+Start. If you're Player 2, do the same thing, except instead of Kitana you have to highlight Scorpion. Q: Why can't I do an Animality? A: Firstly, make absolutely sure you perform a Mercy. In order to pull off a Mercy you must be in the third round of a fight. Then when it is time to deal the finishing blow to your opponent ("FINISH HIM/HER!") make sure you are outside sweeping distance, about halfway across, press and hold the Run button and while you are holding Run press Down three times, then release the Run button. This should give your opponent a little more health. And thus, you can perform an Animality without much trouble...assuming you imput the proper button sequence. Q: How can I put in the Kombat Kodes to unlock Mileena, Ermac and Classic Sub-Zero? A: Lose any single player arcade match and let the timer run down to zero. You will be prompted to put in one of three Kombat Kodes. You can only put in one at a time. Q: What's that little green meter under my health bar? And why does it turn red? A: That would be the Run Bar, it is there to make sure you don't continuously run or pull off an unbroken chain of combination attacks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X. 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