Mortal Kombat: Special Forces

Mortal Kombat: Special Forces is a spin-off of the Mortal Kombat series of fighting games that deviates from the franchise's known formula much like Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero did with a more story-driven approach, this time in the form of a 3D action-adventure game. The story follows Mortal Kombat mainstay and Special Forces member Jax as he tries to stop the Black Dragon gang and their criminal leader Kano from retrieving a powerful artifact. Gameplay involves battling your way through several 3D levels (ending with boss battles), using a mix of hand-to-hand combat and various firearms. Special Forces also features light puzzle and exploration elements, with the need to find keys to unlock some doors as well as hidden passageways to be found. This is one of the very few Mortal Kombat games to not incorporate Fatalities, brutal finishing moves that are a staple of the franchise.