Mortal Kombat for the Sega CD, released in 1994, is a port of the popular arcade fighting game. It features digitized characters and violence that set it apart from its peers at the time. The game is known for introducing the iconic 'Fatality' finishing moves. Mortal Kombat's blend of realistic character graphics and brutal combat made it a subject of much controversy, as well as one of the most influential fighting games of its era. Its release contributed to the creation of the ESRB video game rating system.