He has received positive reception for his special abilities and Fatality finishing moves, while his origins are considered among the most memorable legends of general video gaming. Although the rumors were false, growing interest led to him becoming an official playable character.Įrmac has appeared in other Mortal Kombat media, including the 1996 animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm and the 2011 web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy. The character's name was derived from a diagnostics menu in the 1992 original game that displayed the text ERMACS, spawning fan rumors alleging that he appeared as a glitch in the game, which were perpetuated by video game magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly ( EGM). Debuting as an unlockable character in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), he is an amalgam of the souls of deceased warriors and possesses telekinetic abilities.
Ermac is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios.
