The battling boffins at NetherRealm Studios have returned once again, broadcasting a mercy mission for fans struggling with the all-new Challenge Tower created for the PlayStation Vita!

Last week, it was the impossible task of a minute-to-win it, close quarters clash with Shao Kahn that had the makers of the game extending the pro-tip olive branch [Challenge #130]. This week, the missile madness of Challenge #139 has drawn the flipping good advice of those devil designers, who, if you've made your peace, are really angels freeing you from an eternity of ragequitting!

Kabal may be swift on his feet, but in the hands of an NRS designer, this challenge looks all too easy. To avoid unnecessary damages to handhelds and surrounding environment, study the video carefully. With a pattern sequence that would make even Mario sweat bullets -- Challenge #139 is all about timing, and staying cool under pressure. If you've already got Mortal Kombat for the PSVita, cool is a cinch. If you haven't, Mortal Kombat Online may be able to help...

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150 new challenges pit players against every conceivable threat as they duck, dodge, wipe, swipe and brutalize their way toward the elusive perfect game. Even cult-favourite Tremor gets in on the act, in the Challenge Tower cameo that shook the Earth!

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