The control scheme was classic Mortal Kombat : five main buttons—High Punch, Low Punch, High Kick, Low Kick, and a dedicated button. The return of the Run button (absent in MK3 ) was a controversial choice. In MK4 , running allowed for juggle combos and rush-down tactics, but it felt stiff and unnatural compared to the fluid movement of its competitors.
Complete Arcade mode with every character, then highlight ? at the bottom of the select screen. Noob has all ninja moves (Scorpion's spear + Sub-Zero's freeze). Mortal Kombat 4
: MK4 is famously remembered for its unintentionally funny FMV (full-motion video) character endings, which have become legendary in the gaming community for their campy dialogue and animation. Best Version to Play The control scheme was classic Mortal Kombat :
| Fighter | Fighting Style | Weapon | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Martial Arts | Double Nunchaku | Same speed-based rushdown. | | Kung Lao | Shaolin | Razor Hat | Spin move is slower but hits harder. | | Reptile | Hunan/Zaterran | Raptor Claws | Gains an invisible dash. | | Sub-Zero | Cryomancer | Ice Shield (Hidden) | Uses freeze shards. | | Sonya Blade | Kickboxing | Kiss of Death | Her red kiss projectile returns. | | Johnny Cage | Hollywood Karate | Green Glow Punch | Lacks split punch; gains a high punch projectile. | | Jax Briggs | Wrestling | Rocket Launcher | No more Gotcha Grab; uses ground stomp. | | Scorpion | Ninjutsu | Ninja Sword/Kunai | Spear is slower but tracks slightly. | | Tanya | Edenian | Bo Staff | New female villain/mischievous fighter. | | Fujin | God of Wind | Crossbow | Raiden’s rival. Good zoning. | | Kai | Shaolin | Three-Section Staff | New hero, Liu Kang’s disciple. | | Raiden | Thunder God | Lightning Staff | Fly move is now a mobility tool. | | Shinnok | Fallen Elder God | Bone Staff/Amulet | The final boss. Has a mimic move. | | Quan Chi | Necromancer | Broadsword | Introduced here. Creates skeletons. | | Reiko | General | War Hammer | Shinnok’s general. Resembles Shao Kahn. | Complete Arcade mode with every character, then highlight