With the franchise's latest iteration, Mortal Kombat 1, set to release on September 19, let's take a look at how this beloved fighting game series has captured the hearts of gamers over the years and catered to our deepest nostalgic sentiments.

Brutal fatalities, unique characters and mindless fun; all characteristics of the series. Mortal Kombat X improves upon the core principles of the previous games while making new strides of its own.