Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

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Critic Rating
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About

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game set in the Mortal Kombat universe. Players take on the roles of the iconic Shaolin monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao, either solo or in cooperative mode, as they defend Earthrealm against the threats of Outworld. The game offers a reimagining of the storyline from Mortal Kombat II.

Storyline

Based on the events that occurred at the end of Mortal Kombat leading into Mortal Kombat II, the story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against him, only for Goro to enter the fray. While the heroes are distracted by this new threat, Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to Outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress begins to crumble around them. Escaping, Liu Kang and Kung Lao find the Wu Shi Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkatans. Defeating them the duo decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story6.8h
Main + Extra8.7h
Completionist14.1h
All Styles7.6h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/16/2026

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Multiplayer

Local Max2 players
Local Co-opUp to 2
Campaign Co-opYes
Split ScreenLocal

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Game Info

Release Date9/19/2005
DeveloperMortal Kombat Team
PublisherMidway Games
PlatformsXbox, PlayStation 2
GenresFighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
IGDB Rating69/100 (77)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer
Co-operative
Split screen

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Horror

Perspectives

Side view

Release Dates

PlayStation 2Sep 19, 2005
PlayStation 2Sep 30, 2005
PlayStation 2Sep 28, 2005
XboxSep 19, 2005
XboxSep 30, 2005