Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks – PS2 Game

Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks

Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks is an action-adventure game in the Mortal Kombat series. It was develop and publish by Midway for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. And was release September 16th, 2005 in the United States. In October 2004, the president of Midway. David F. Zucker, called the release of Shaolin Monks the "first step toward delivering something that Mortal Kombat fans have been calling for. A new game set in the Mortal Kombat universe every year.

Gameplay

The events of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks takes place between Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II. With the opening scene of the game depicting the final moments of the first Mortal Kombat tournament. Shang Tsung, Goro, and other enemies escape to Outworld. Although Liu Kang and Kung Lao, warriors from The Order of Light, are in close pursuit. However, unfortunately the warriors are left stranded within Shang Tsung's crumbling island.

But the game centers on Liu Kang and Kung Lao. As they travel through the different realms in order to stop Shang Tsung. In addition to Liu Kang and Kung Lao, there are characters for the player to unlock in both the co-op and versus modes. Also several other characters appear in order to help. Including Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Jax and Raiden. While many others must be defeated such as Goro, Reptile, Mileena, Kitana, Jade, and Baraka.

KO-OP Mode

Also included is a Ko-op mode where two players can work together to get through the game. Special team attacks become available only in this mode as well as some areas and items. Sub-Zero and Scorpion can be unlock as playable characters in the Ko-op mode. In addition to these two and the two main characters, four other characters can be unlock in the versus mode: Reptile, Kitana, Baraka, and Johnny Cage.

Shaolin Monks has a gameplay device called the Multi-Direction Fighting Engine. Which allows the player to deal with many enemies surrounding the player fluidly. While maintaining the ability to link combo attacks across multiple enemies. The engine also allows the player to continue their combos after launching an enemy into the air through a powerful attack or a throw. Various other moves can be perform against an enemy including using one as a shield against other attacks and propelling the player off the back of one into another enemy. The environment also plays a vital role in the game. As there are several hazards that will instantly kill an enemy. Which range from a mere pit in the floor to rotating wheels of spikes. Many hazards also play a part in solving a puzzle in a specific area.

Fatalities From Mortal Kombat II Game

Fatalities from the original Mortal Kombat II game. That get some updates with new technology in the 3D world. There are also some more new Fatalities for the characters. The player can unlock the ability to do Multalities. Which is a Fatality perform on multiple enemies at one time. The concept of Brutalities from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 have also been brought back. Though with a different function.

A good contribution to this game is the unlockable version of Mortal Kombat II. Whilst not the complete original version of the game opening this is not difficult. All that has to be done is complete the 5 missions. That are given to you by Smoke in a hidden section of the living forest. And is access in the main menu's Kontent screen. The original backgrounds of Mortal Kombat II was use as the basis for the areas and environments of Shaolin Monks.

Coded Messages

In the game there are coded messages written vertically. And can be translate through the references. The text on the tournament victories wall in the Portal reads. "LIU KANG WILL DIE". It refer Liu Kang's death during Deadly Alliance. Several banners surrounding, the Living Forest treetop area read "TOASTY" once translated.

Survival Mode

Survival Mode, remaining hidden for close to a year. And was discover by two Mortal Kombat Online users on the 21st of April, 2006. Also Survival Mode consist of nine challenges which vary in difficulty.