Why Does Mortal Kombat Not Sell in Japan?
Honestly, it's just too gory and brutal for many Japanese players and censors.
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Japanese gamers generally favor games with different aesthetic preferences and gameplay styles. MK's brutal Fatalities don't vibe with everyone!
Mortal Kombat's hyper-violent nature clashes with Japan's more conservative gaming culture, where games like Street Fighter and Tekken are preferred.
From my experience living in Japan, MK isn't very popular due to its graphic violence. They really love their anime-style fighters!
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