The third mainline entry in the iconic fighting series, expanding the roster and combo system while introducing run mechanics and high-speed, aggressive play.
- Developer: Midway Games
- Release year: 1995 (Arcade), home ports followed
- Genre: Fighting
- Core mechanics: Run button, dial-a-combos, chain combos, fatalities/animalities, stage interactions
- Legacy: Major arcade hit that shaped 90s competitive fighting game culture; multiple revisions (UMK3)