Greatest Classic Arcade Games of All Time
Mortal Kombat or Donkey Kong
Pick Your Favorite
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Your GOAT List
Why This Battle Matters
What happens when barrels clash with fatalities? This is not just a battle; it's a portal to our past, where the simplicity of Donkey Kong's platform challenges meets the complex, brutal choreography of Mortal Kombat. Here, it's pixel art versus digital blood. Each game revolutionized its era, turning arcades into temples of engagement and establishing legacies that outlasted their hardware. Will fans lean towards the nostalgic, vine-swinging simplicity or embrace the detailed gore that redefined action gaming? Your engagement cements their place in history. What does your joystick drift towards—innovation or tradition?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Donkey Kong over Mortal Kombat when it comes to the greatest Classic Arcade Games of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Donkey Kong 83.1% of the time over Mortal Kombat.
Across all battles:
Donkey Kong win rate: 65.3%
Mortal Kombat win rate: 37.7%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender in the Greatest Classic Arcade Games of All Time league on GoatWars?
Right now, Ms. Pac-Man is leading the pack. You can check out the full GOAT List to see who else is making waves in the arcade game universe.
What makes Mortal Kombat so popular among classic game lovers?
It's all about the intense action and iconic 'Finish Him!' moments. Mortal Kombat revolutionized fighting games with its unique characters and graphic fatalities, capturing the hearts of a more hardcore gaming audience.
Why is Donkey Kong crushing it in the votes against Mortal Kombat?
Looks like nostalgia is playing a huge role here. Fans are vibing with the classic challenge and retro charm of Donkey Kong, probably reminiscing about the good old arcade days.