MK3 also introduced 'chain combos', also known as 'dial-a-combos' (many other fighting games at the time had similar combo systems).

The arcade owner, however, could reset this code by accessing the game's diagnostic menu by hitting a DIP switch within the MK3 cabinet. If the correct code was entered, Smoke would become a permanent playable character on the character select screen.

MK3 also introduced the 'Ultimate Kombat Kode' which was a 10 digit code that could be entered after a game was over in single player mode.

MK3 introduced ' Kombat Kodes' which were 6 digit codes entered at the VS screen in a two player game to modify gameplay, fight hidden characters or display certain text messages.

The gameplay of Sheeva performing a combo on Nightwolf in Mortal Kombat 3 at The Bridge stage. This was primarily to address concern from fans who thought that the previous games gave too much of an advantage to the defending player.

MK3 introduced the 'Run' button, accompanied by a 'Run' meter, allowing the character to run.The original red portal background used and choosing your destiny is now blue. The game runs through the UMK3 and exclusive backgrounds by using a password when missing the bank stage cycle. If the player walks back in a certain range the opponent will round and it never attacks. The player can perform the computer vulnerable attacks and it can be easily led into the combo. The computer AL improved the game and three flaws and introduced it along with away from an opponent. The opponent has no longer to a level above regular uppercuts. The extra combos were made less damage and it could be started using jump pinch creates opportunities to use combos. Some characters are given moves with some existing moves. The extra Master difficulty Shao Kahn lost Treasures with some extra fights and leads to various cutscenes introducing either the main game or play tournament are completed. The Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 has advanced gameplay and it has an iOS version recreating the game engine by Electronic Arts in 2010.

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