Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

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Experience the Mortal Kombat franchise from an entirely new action/adventure perspective with the first ever Multi-Directional Kombat System and explore...
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PS2

Xbox

8.2

very good

Game Overview

Experience the Mortal Kombat franchise from an entirely new action/adventure perspective with the first ever Multi-Directional Kombat System and explore the Mortal Kombat II universe as two of the series` favorite Shaolin Monks: Liu Kang and Kung Lao.

The Good

More hidden MK content than you can shake Jade's staff at, A surprisingly solid brawling engine, made better by co-op play, Unlockable Mortal Kombat II arcade game, Painstaking attention has been paid to re-creating the MKII arenas and sounds.

The Bad

Too much backtracking gives the game a repetitive feel, Fairly short adventure, Difficulty level is all over the map, Graphics are technically not very impressive.

The Bottom Line

A 3D action-fighting spin-off of the brutal fighting series, Mortal Kombat. Play as the shaolin monks Kung Lau or Liu Kang in this blood-soaked quest that takes players through the backstory and through many of the lands of the original three MK games.

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Expert Reviews

75/100

score

Apart from actually putting together a completely decent gameplay engine, Shaolin Monks is so ridiculously chock-full of hidden goodies and subtle wink-and-nod-style in-jokes that anybody who professes to have a degree in MK will be hard-pressed not to co

82/100

score

A little bit of "Final Fight" and "Devil May Cry," and an even littler bit of "Prince of Persia," Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is a must-have for MK fans. It's repetitive - what did you expect? You fight the same enemies repeatedly.

80/100

score

Midway has done a great job of taking a very popular, well-entrenched franchise and moving it over to another genre with success. Shaolin Monks isn't without its faults, but the game's tenets are good, the moves, the fighting, the unlockables, and its sur

Game Features

Midway Ships Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks™ For PS2 and Xbox Single- and Multi-Player Action/Adventure Game Delivers New Look to One of the Industry's Best-Selling Franchises

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control

Memory
274 kb

Modes
Arcade, Full Mission Co-Op, Full Mission Single-Player, Mini-Games, Simultaneous, Story, Versus

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language

Game Info

Platform:	Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:	9/19/2005
Publisher:	Midway Games
Developer:	Midway Studios - Los Angeles
Genre:	Fighting
ESRB Rating:	M
Gamesite:	--

Game Quality Ratings

Overall

8.2

Gameplay

8.1

Graphics

8.5

Sound

8.5

Concept

8.5

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

OVERALL

8.2/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Much more than a tournament

this game is as brutal as Mortal Kombat and the adventure is excellent with an awesome story,...
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Published 1590 days ago by kentbrokman

A good game for MK fans

A good game to pick up, whether your a fan of the series or just looking for something new to try. ... But rent it, don't buy it.
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Published 2250 days ago by crystalattice

This is the Episode I for Mortal Kombat fans!

This game is addictive and fun. Fans will rejoice and others will at least give it a nod of... approval. 7.5/10.
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Published 2342 days ago by wvupick