Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks

by Midway

Product Features

• Single or Two-player co-op gameplay. Play as Liu Kang or Kung Lao, each with their own unique repertoire of four Attack Styles plus Special Attacks, and Fatalities
• 10 new Fatalities - unleash bigger and better versions as your hero progresses
• Let loose the incredible Multality, a room-clearing wave of destruction destroying multiple enemies at one time
• Weapon Kombat - Discover weapons throughout your journey and use them to increase the damage on your enemy Kombatants
• Fully interactive environments - Melt enemies in acid pits, impale them on spiked ceilings, and hang them from hooks

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009R1T9U
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 7, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,900 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action/adventure title driven by both intense single and two-player co-op action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles also play an important role in the player’s quest for an "outstanding" victory. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks features an impressive line-up of Mortal Kombat characters, as well, that make frequent appearances as enemies, in boss battles, and during several additional in-game interactions.

Product Description

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is the first-ever Mortal Kombat game with an adventure storyline and the Multi-Directional Kombat System. As you follow the adventures of Liu Kang and Kung Lao, you'll levy attacks in any direction at any time, all the while not losing focus on the primary target. Experience incredible depth of combat via Strings, Juggles, Special Attacks, Air Combat and Fatalities. Combine background interactions with Combat to solve unique action-orientated puzzles. Hurl an enemy into a spiked wall and leap from their impaled body to a higher area Expansive customization - Choose from several paths in which to spend experience points gained from battle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A review from an adult who grew up on Mortal Kombat..., October 5, 2005

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T. M Rogers "tommy1138" (Az United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks (Video Game)

I was 22 years old when I noticed a crowd gathered around a new game called Mortal Kombat, and by the time Mortal Kombat 2 was released, I was spending around 20 dollars a week on it. I have played every single MK game since (including Sub Zero Mythologies) and Shaolin Monks is a cool addition to the series overall. The graphics are nice (at times beautiful) and the gameplay is retro fighting (Double Dragon anyone?) brought onto a modern console. You have many classic moves available and some new ones as well. The opening animation is bar none the coolest and most brutal fight scene EVER in a video game! The 2 player co-op is fun as well as the Vs mode which gives you LARGE arenas to fight in. I am not a big fan of Deception or Deadly Alliance as they really are just button mashing games. You can memorize combos, or just hit random buttons and your chances of a victorious outcome are almost the same. MK 2 is by far the best designed Mortal Kombat game, but it's nice to see the franchise try new things. I like Shaolin Monks and hope to see some more MK adventure games soon!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sub-Zero Anthologies Atonement, October 8, 2005

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Jeffrey James Gwillim "Jeff Gwillim" (Kalamazoo, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks (Video Game)

I should start by saying I was a little hesitant going into this game because of other Midway attempts at Mortal Kombat adventure titles. However given the lack of co-op games my roommate and I bought the game and crossed our fingers. What we got was an over the top martial arts filled fun fest. The cut scenes play out like a B-rate martial arts movie (which is very entertaining), the graphics are good enough that I have no complaints, but the game truly shines in the game play. At the start of the game you will have two characters Kung Lao and Liu Kang both of whom have unique fighting styles and special moves as well as multiple fatalities. The puzzles in the games usually involve killing your foes in creative ways; this is almost always fun to do. Basically if you're a fan of Mortal Kombat or old fashioned co-op beat-em up games you should enjoy this game. I will say that if you expecting anything like traditional Mortal Kombat titles this is not it and if you are expecting tons of characters to play as then you will be disappointed. (but no one would be dumb enough to expect either of these and ridicule the game for it would they?)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure Fun with Blood and Fighting, July 2, 2006

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks (Video Game)

Mortal Kombat continues in its series of bloody death matches with Mortal Kombat - Shaolin Monks. However, this game is more adventure a la Gauntlet.

You get the signature blood - one character throws a spinning hat of doom at his enemies which literally chops their heads right off. Your enemies can hit each other by accident and get into a side war. You are jumping, comboing and special-moving your way to your goal.

There are multiple characters to use through the game, each with different abilities and attacks. There's also co-op if you want to play with a friend, and a head to head arena style combat area as well.

The environments are reasonable quality graphics - hanging vines, textured walls. It's a bit of a let-down from their stunning, long intro movie, though. That's got to be one of the better intro movies I've seen on the XBox!

The sound is OK - there's little background noise, and the monsters and characters grunt and groan while the metal sword CLANG sounds. You can always play your favorite iPod mix in the background on your stereo if you want something more interesting.

You even get a full copy of Mortal Kombat 2 in this game, if you want some old school fun!

If you are solely a person who loves the raw fighting of the regular Mortal Kombat series, then you might not like this one. There's walking and platforming involved in here. However, I really suggest you at least rent it and give it a try. It's a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the weapons, monsters, and moves.