Mortal Kombat 3 is an action role-playing video game developed by Midway and published by Interplay Entertainment. It is the third and last game in the Mortal Kombat series, and is also the first game in the Mortal Kombat Trilogy. The game was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System on November 3, 1992 in North America and November 5, 1992 in Europe. It is a follow-up to the original Mortal Kombat. The game introduces the fatalities, a new set of characters that are designed to represent different aspects of the fight against evil. The fatalities include fatalities that are based on the traditional movie and video game characters, such as Reptile, Scorpion, and Johnny Cage. The game also introduces the first in-game super move, the MK3 Fatalities finisher. The game was also the first to receive an 'Ultimate' moniker, which refers to the game's content and features. The game has been praised for its graphics, gameplay, and overall feel. It has also been praised for its overall design and innovation.