goro is a fictional character in the "mortal kombat" fighting game franchise by midway games and netherrealm studios. he debuted as the sub-boss of the original 1992 mortal kombat and has also been featured as a sub-boss in the home ports of "mortal kombat 4" (1997), the 2011 reboot, and "mortal kombat x" (2015). the character is a shokan, a half-human, half-dragon race distinguished by their four arms and enormous size. goro begins the series as champion of the eponymous mortal kombat tournament, a title he has held for 500 years. he is generally depicted in a villainous role, fighting for outworld against earthrealm's warriors.