Mortal Kombat Advance brings the classic arcade brutality to the handheld Game Boy Advance. While the scaled-down visuals and simplified controls reflect its portable nature, it admirably captures the essence of the series. Fans will relish the roster of familiar fighters and gory fatalities, but the experience is hampered by choppy animation and occasional input lag. Despite its limitations, Mortal Kombat Advance remains a nostalgic and entertaining, albeit flawed, translation of the iconic fighting franchise.