Mortal Kombat universe 3D co-op beat-em-up, original deviation from versus fighting. Liu Kang and Kung Lao playable, MK2 world to explore. Brutal and fun, the co-op is a delight. A successful MK spin-off with pleasant surprises.
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Category
Beat-'Em-Up2 players18+
Co-op
Description
Liu Kang and Kung Lao traverse the arenas and environments of the Mortal Kombat II tournament to foil the schemes of Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn. Published by Midway, released in 2005 in the United States and Europe. A local 2-player cooperative beat-em-up with immense environments spanning Outworld, devastating combos, unlockable characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, and spectacular boss battles.
Mortal Kombat - Shaolin Monks review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The bloodiest fighting of the arcade goes beat 'em up: you cross arenas carving through hordes, triggering gory fatalities and chaining devastating combos. Two-player co-op multiplies the fun and the carnage. Brutal, generous and cathartic, a muscular offshoot that will delight fans of merciless brawling and of the saga alike.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾5,5 GB📅16/09/2005
Published by Midway
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Is Mortal Kombat - Shaolin Monks still worth playing in 2026?
A beat 'em up spin-off of the Midway saga, Shaolin Monks revisits the events of the second Mortal Kombat as a third person action adventure, playable in two player co-op. The combo system, the fatalities woven into the gameplay and the nods to the series' mythology delight fans. The sometimes temperamental camera and a degree of repetition temper the whole. An excellent spin-off for beat 'em up fans and Mortal Kombat followers curious about another facet of the world in co-op.
