Mortal Kombat 4 (GameBoy Color)
FAQ/Move list ~ version 1.1
Date: 09/22/01
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                       M O R T A L    K O M B A T    4

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                          -<  TABLE OF CONTENTS  >-

   I. Prologue
        1. Foreword
        2. Version History
  II. Preface
        1. Game Info
        2. Contributions
        3. Stories
             3.1 The Plot
             3.2 Character Backgrounds
 III. Preparing for Kombat
        1. Select Screen & Tips
        2. How to Fight
  IV. Moves & Finishers
        1. Reiko
        2. Tanya
        3. Quan Chi
        4. Raiden
        5. Sub-Zero
        6. Liu Kang
        7. Scorpion
        8. Fujin
        9. Reptile
       10. Shinnok
   V. Ending Spoilers
  VI. Secrets
        1. Miscellaneous
        2. Versus Screen Codes
        3. GameShark Codes
        4. Glitches
 VII. Other Things
        1. Secret Characters?
        2. Changes in GameBoy Version
VIII. Epilogue
        1. Legal Info
        2. Credits

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===============<  1. Foreword  >=============================================

All information was taken directly from the game and instruction manual.
               
      Welcome to the ULTIMATE GameBoy MK4 FAQ!  If you were looking for info
on MK4 for GameBoy, you've come to the right place. This FAQ is 100%
dedicated to the GameBoy version. This FAQ includes almost every possible
thing in this game. And, If you want some ASCII art for a FAQ that I haven't
done or am going to do, I'd be happy to do it, as long as I'm credited. I
hope this FAQ helps you get more out of the game.

                        - These are the words of OmnipotentGuy


===============<  2. Version History  >======================================

v1.2 ~ 09/22/01
      Added Prologue, attention notice, two new glitches, added variables for
      the "Tower Modifier" GameShark code, and improved layout. This might be
      the final version...

v1.1 ~ 08/12/01
      Corrected typos and changed a little of the layout.

v1.0 ~ 08/01/01
      Used my MK3 FAQ to create a MK4 version.


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===============<  1. Game Info  >============================================

Game name: Mortal Kombat 4
Developer: Digital Eclipse Software
ESRB Rating: Teen
Systems:
      GameBoy: Yes
      Super GameBoy: Yes
      GameBoy Color: Yes
Technical:
      Size: 8 Megabits
      MBC: MBC5      
      ROM: 64 banks
      RAM: No
      Battery: No
Features:
      Link Cable: No
      Rumble: No
      Infra-Red: No
      Printer: No
Release dates:
      US:  01/??/99
      JAP:  ??
      EUR:  ??


===============<  2. Contributions  >========================================

I am very thankful for any new information anyone can give me for this game.
If you send in something useful that I've missed, you WILL be credited! 

"*" : TRY TO GET THIS!  "+" : I still need this  "-" : Confirmed not in game

      + Secret menus or options
      * Any info about Weapons
      * How to do Stage Fatalities
      * Code for different outfits
      * More moves
      + More GameShark codes
      + Glitches

I also appreciate any suggestions for future parts of the FAQ


===============<  3. Stories  >==============================================

---------<  3.1 Words of Raiden  >-------------------------------------------

"Words of Raiden" was taken directly out of the GameBoy instruction manual.


             "Thousands of years ago in a battle with the fallen
              Elder God known as Shinnok, I was responsible for
                     the death of an entire civilization.

               To rid all realms of Shinnok's menace I waged a
                 war that plunged the Earth into centuries of
                  darkness and banished Shinnok into a place
                            called the Netherealm.

                Now after Shao Kahn's defeat at the hands of
               Earth's warriors, Shinnok has managed to escape
                      his confines in the Netherealm.

                The war is now being fought once again. Only
                    this time it can be won by mortals."

                           - The words of Raiden


---------<  3.2 Warriors Stories  >------------------------------------------

- Reiko
      "Once a general in Shinnok's armies, Reiko lead the forces of darkness
      into the battle against the Elder Gods. Once thought killed during that
      onslaught, he resurfaces and joins the battle against the Earth's
      forces."

- Tanya
      "As the daughter of Edenia's ambassador to new realms, Tanya invites a
      group of refugees fleeing their own world into the safety of Edenia.
      But soon after Queen Sindel allows them through the portal, she learns
      that one of the warriors in none other than the banished Elder God,
      Shinnok. The portal leads into the pits of the Netherealm itself, and
      the once free realm of Edenia is now at the mercy of Shinnok."

- Quan Chi
      "A free roaming sorcerer powerful in the black arts, Quan Chi uses his
      abilities to free the now evil Elder God Shinnok from his confines in
      the Netherealm. In exchange for his services Shinnok has granted Quan
      Chi the position of arch-sorcerer of his now expanded Netherealm.

- Raiden
      "The God of Thunder returns to Earth after the defeat of Shao Kahn -
      but he finds a new threat. Shinnok's forces are present, led by Quan
      Chi's attack of the Elder Gods. With the heavens in disarray, Raiden
      exists as one of the last Gods of Earth. He must come to the aid of his
      Elders and put an end to the villainous reign of his ancient enemy."

- Sub-Zero
      "After Shao Kahn's defeat at the hands of Earth's fighters, Sub-Zero's
      warrior clan known as the Lin Kuei is disbanded. But with the new
      threat brought on by Quan Chi, the Ice Warrior once again dons the
      familiar costume once worn by his brother the original Sub-Zero. He
      also holds secrets passed on to him by his sibling- secrets that could
      hold the key to stopping Shinnok."

- Liu Kang
      "Still the immortal champion of Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang finds himself
      venturing into the realm of Edenia to rescue the Princess Kitana from
      the vile clutches of Quan Chi. Unsuccessful in his mission, Liu returns
      to Earth and mounts an effort to bring together Earth's greatest
      warriors. He does it this time not only to free Kitana's home world but
      also to assist his mentor and Earth's protector, Raiden."

- Scorpion
      In hopes of gaining Scorpion as a new ally in the war with the Elder
      Gods, Quan Chi makes the dead Ninja an offer he cannot refuse- Life, in
      exchange for his services as a warrior against the Elders. Scorpion
      accepts, but hides under ulterior motives.

- Fujin
      "Better known as the God of Wind, Fujin joins Raiden as one of the last
      surviving Gods of Earth. Their counterparts were defeated in a war of
      the heavens between Shinnok's forces and teh Elder Gods. He now
      prepares for the final battle between the forces of light and Shinnok's
      hell spawned warriors of darkness."

- Reptile
      <none>

- Shinnok
      Banished to the Netherealm for crimes committed against his once fellow
      Elder Gods, Shinnok is freeds from his confines by Quan Chi. With the
      aid of a traitor he then is able to overtake the realm of Edenia. From
      there he wages a war against the Elder Gods and awaits a chance to
      exact revenge against the God who banished him there - Raiden.


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===============<  1. Select Screen & Tips  >=================================

            __SELECT_YOUR_FIGHTER__
           |       |       |       |
           |Raiden |QuanChi| Fugin |
           |       |       |       |
           |_______|_______|_______|
           |       |       |       |
           |LiuKang|Reptile|SubZero|  - Look into the "Secrets" section
           |       |       |       |     to activate other characters
           |_______|_______|_______|
           |       |       |       |
           | Reiko | Tanya |Scorpi-|
           |       |       |     on|
           |_______|_______|_______|

- On the Game Boy version, Fatalities can be performed anywhere.

- When performing some moves, don't press the attack buttons too quickly 
  after moving the D-pad. (i.e. Down, Forward, Punch, don't press the Punch
  button too quickly, you can actually wait a couple seconds.)


===============<  2. How to Fight  >=========================================

D-pad        :  Moves fighter
Select       :  Pause
Start        :  Block
B button     :  Punch
A button     :  Kick
B + A button :  Run

+ : Push buttons before and after this at THE SAME TIME. If there is not a +
    then wait about half a second. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!


High Punch   :  B button
High Kick    :  A button
Uppercut     :  Down + B button
Juggle Punch :  Down + Forward + B button
Roundhouse   :  Forward + A button
Sweep        :  Back + A button
Push Kick    :  Down + A button 
Jump Punch   :  Up + B button
Jump Kick    :  Up + A button
Throw        :  B button (near opponent)
Breaker      :  ??  (near opponent)

note: The Low Punch, Low Kick, and Pop Kick were taken out in the GameBoy
      version of Mortal Kombat 4. No info on Breakers...


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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

      <  1. Reiko

Shurikens      :  Down, Forward, Punch
Flip Kick      :  Down, Forward, Kick

Fatality       :  Down, Down, Back
  (Kick Off)

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      <  2. Tanya

Fire Ball      :  Down, Forward, Punch
Corkscrew Kick :  Forward, Forward, Kick

Fatality       :  Down, Down, Up, Down
  (Kiss of Death)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

      <  3. Quan Chi

Slide Kick     :  Forward, Forward, Kick
Teleport Stomp :  Forward, Down, Kick

Fatality       :  Forward, Down, Forward
  (Leg Rip)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

      <  4. Raiden

Torpedo        :  Forward, Forward, Kick
Lightning Bolt :  Down, Back, Punch
 
Fatality       :  Back, Forward, Forward, Forward, Punch
  (Electrocution)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

      <  5. Sub-Zero

Ice Ball       :  Down, Forward, Punch
Slide          :  Back + Punch + Kick

Fatality       :  Forward, Back, Forward, Down
  (Head Rip)

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      <  6. Liu Kang

Fireball       :  Forward, Forward, Punch
Bicycle Kick   :  Forward, Forward, Kick 

Fatality       :  Forward, Forward, Forward, Down
  (Toss)

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      <  7. Scorpion

Spear          :  Back, Back, Punch
Teleport Punch :  Down, Back, Punch

Fatality       :  Back, Forward, Forward, Back
  (Toasty)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

      <  8. Fujin

Rising Knee    :  Down, Forward, Kick
Air Dive Kick  :  Up, Up, Kick

Fatality       :  Forward, Forward, Back
  (Raise and Shoot)

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      <  9. Reptile

Acid Spit      :  Down, Forward, Punch
Dash Punch     :  Back, Forward, Punch

Fatality       :  Hold Punch + Kick, Up
  (Face Eat)

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      <  10. Shinnok

Spear          :  Down, Forward, Punch
Dash Punch     :  Down, Forward, Kick

Fatality       :  Down, Forward, Punch
  (Hand Clap)

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- Reiko
      "With the battle over and only himself left standing, Reiko returns
      back to rule the realm which he left. Once again as ruler supreme, he
      can continue the attack on earth as he did when leading the assault in
      the last Mortal Kombat." 

- Tanya
      "Fooling Liu Kang into thinking of her as an ally, Tanya leads him into
      a trap as Quan Chi and Shinnok put an end to the earths last and
      mightier warrior."

- Quan Chi
      "As the victor of Mortal Kombat by defeating the earths warriors, Quan
      Chi puts his own plans in motion as he destroys Shinnok with the amulet
      of power to reign as sorcerer supreme."

- Raiden
      "After defeating Shinnok and his minions, Raiden has earned his place
      amongst the elder gods. But to leave the realm he has protected, he
      chooses Fugin as his successor and protector of earth."

- Sub-Zero
      "As the conflict ends with Scorpion defeated, Sub-Zero is attacked by
      the sorcerer Quan Chi. As he faces death, Scorpion uses his ancient
      power and destroys Quan Chi. Leaving his longtime foe alive so that
      they might meet again one day."

- Liu Kang
      "Freeing earth from the hands of Shinnok, Liu Kang has also unknowingly
      freed the realm of princess Kitana. Asking him to be by her side, Liu
      Kang must refuse in order to be earths champion and protector should it
      fall under attack again."

- Scorpion
      "Defeating his arch-nemesis Sub-Zero, Scorpion learns the true identity
      of the killer of his ancient clan and that it was Quan Chi. Banished
      back to the Netherrealm, Scorpion surprises the sorcerer as they are
      both sucked into the portal back to the Netherrealm."

- Fujin
      "As the champion of Mortal Kombat, Fugin the wind god, becomes Raidens
      successor as protector of the earth. Now he will lead earths forces
      into the next war against evil."

- Reptile
      "After helping Quan Chi and Shinnok defeat earths warriors, Reptile
      asks a request to return back to his homeworld from Shinnok, but is
      repaid only with his own execution."

- Shinnok
      <none>


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===============<  1. Miscellaneous  >========================================

- Reset
      Select + Start + B + A.  It resets like most Game Boy games, but if you
      have enabled Reptile, he will still be there.

- Random Select
      At the Character Select Screen, highlight Sindel and press Up + Start.
      The game will then randomly select a character for you. (it won't ever
      pick Reptile)

- Extra Credits
      At the Choose Your Destiny (CYD) press Up to increase your Credits,
      Down to decrease. Credits go from 1-5.


===============<  2. Versus Screen Codes  >==================================

                Left/Right to move cursor, Up/Down to scroll icons.
                        0=Dragon, 1=MK, 2=Yinyang, 3=4, 4=?
                     5=Bolt, 6=Goro, 7=Rayden, 8=Kahn, 9=Skull
192234 :  Reptile Enabled
205205 :  Fight Reptile
100100 :  Throwing Disabled
020020 :  Blocking Disabled
688422 :  Dark Kombat
987123 :  No Powerbars
985125 :  Psycho Kombat
466466 :  Unlimited Run
460460 :  Randper Kombat
033000 :  Player 1 Half Power
000033 :  Player 2 Half Power
707000 :  Player 1 Quarter Power
000707 :  Player 2 Quarter Power

note: You can play as Reptile in Randper Kombat without enabling him


===============<  3. GameShark Codes  >======================================

      (Only the useful ones)

 1.  0103DBD4 :  Infinite Lives
 2.  0109DFC0 :  Infinite Time
 3.  010*00CD :  Mimic (moves and controls)
 4.  01FF14CD :  Player 1 Invincible
 5.  01FF54CD :  Player 2 Invincible
 6.  010*F0C0 :  Player 1 Modifier
 7.  010014CD :  Player 1 No Health
 8.  010054CD :  Player 2 No Health
 9.  010*A4C0 :  Tower Modifier

For #3 and #6; fill in the '*' with who you want to play as or mimic.
      0 =  Raiden           5 =  Sub-Zero
      1 =  Quan Chi         6 =  Reiko
      2 =  Fugin            7 =  Tanya
      3 =  Liu Kang         8 =  Scorpion
      4 =  Reptile          9 =  Shinnok

note: Since this game is just a hack of MK3, some of the moves will do things
      from MK3!

For #9; fill in the '*' on the Tower modifier with how high you want to start
      Where you start depends on which tower you chose.
                            8 =  Shinnok
                            7 =  Fugin
      6 =  Shao Kahn        6 =  Scorpion
      5 =  Lie Kang         5 =  Liu Kang
      4 =  Sub-Zero         4 =  Sub-Zero         4 =  Shao Kahn
      3 =  Raiden           3 =  Raiden           3 =  Raiden
      2 =  Quan Chi         2 =  Quan Chi         2 =  Quan Chi
      1 =  Tanya            1 =  Tanya            1 =  Tanya
      0 =  Reiko            0 =  Reiko            0 =  Reiko
       - Warrior -           - Master -            - Novice -

note: If you try to fight someone who's not on the tower you selected, the
      game will crash.


===============<  4. Glitches  >============================================= 

- Easy Fatality 
      With Scorpion, finish someone off by doing his spear. For some reason
      it will show you his Fatality.

- Weird Life Bars
      After certain characters win, one of their life-bars letters change.

- Reptile's Foot
      When Reptile does an uppercut, it looks like he has a growth on his
      front foot.


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===============<  1. Secret Characters?  >===================================

Q:   Why are there pictures of Johnny Cage, Sonya, and Kai on the back of
     the box?

A:   They originally had Johnny Cage instead of Quan Chi, Kai instead of Liu
     Kang, and Sonya instead of Tanya. But later they changed the sprites so
there were different characters. If you look on the back of the box you will
see the old select screen (with the original fighters), a picture With Kai
and Sonya fighting, and a picture of Sonya and Sub-Zero. Why they would
change it is anyone's guess. Maybe for endings?


===============<  2. Changes in GameBoy version  >===========================

- Lost Fighters
      Jax, Jerik, Johnny Cage, Kai, Sonya, Goro, Noob Saibot, and Meat

- Modified Moves
      Every character only has two moves and one fatality.

- Lost Stages
      There are only 5 stages in this terrible port. 1. Living Forest,  2.
      Reptiles Lair,  3. Elder Gods Palace,  4. Temple,  and 5. The stage
      that kinda looks like Goro's Lair, but it's hard to tell.


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===============<  1. Legal Info  >===========================================

      This document is protected by US Copyright Law.
This FAQ is Copyright 2001, Paul Courtney (PaulKortne@yahoo.com) and may not
be reproduced or retransmitted in any form without advanced permission from
the author. It may not be altered, edited, sold, given as an incentive to
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creators of this game and/or system. This FAQ cannot be referenced, altered,
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without my express written permission. This FAQ was created and is owned by
Paul Courtney (PaulKortne@yahoo.com) All copyrights and trademarks are
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Remember, plagiarism is a crime and is punishable by law.

Mortal Kombat(r) 4 (c)1997 Midway Games Inc. All rights reserved. Midway,
Mortal Kombat, the Dragon Design, and all character names are trademarks of
Midway Games Inc. Licensed by Nintendo. GameBoy version developed by Digital
Eclipse Software, Inc.


===============<  2. Credits  >==============================================

Paul Courtney (PaulKortne@yahoo.com)
      I found everything in this FAQ. That includes all the glitches, the
      GameShark code to play as Shinnok ("Player 1 Modifier") and the "Mimic"
      code, Shinnok's moves, and more!! The ASCII art is also by me.

_____________________________________________________________________________
   (c)Copyright 2001 Paul Courtney   (OmnipotentGuy)   PaulKortne@yahoo.com

