I feel like with games like Shaolin Monks, its perfect for the MK lore to be expanded. Use (as Darkseid says) the Old Ways and make an old school 2D Mortal Kombat game with the entire roster. Experience points can be used to unlock new special moves, such as multiple fireballs for Liu Kang and unique hat-tosses for Kung Lao. Some collection that has Shaolin Monks, Mythologies, and maybe even Special Forces. That said, you are rewarded with experience points based on how well you fight, so you'll want to keep the combos coming. Fighting baddies feels satisfying and easy-to-learn, so smashing skulls in Shaolin Monks doesn't require too much skill. You'll progress through linear levels, spread across both familiar and new locations within the Mortal Kombat universe, smashing through hordes of Shang Tsung's ghoulish army. Both characters have unique moves and abilities, mirroring their attacks and combos from the mainline Mortal Kombat games. The game can also be played cooperatively, with certain areas only accessible with two players. The game plays similarly to action titles like God of War, with players controlling either Kung Lao or Liu Kang. GameplayĪlthough Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is a spin-off title with its unique structure and gameplay, the combat will feel immediately familiar to fans of the series.
In order to stop Shang Tsung and protect the world, Liu Kang and Kung Lao must journey across the land and brave the otherworldly horrors of Outworld. Ed Boon put out a poll on twitter asking the community which Mortal Kombat game they'd like to see remastered, and the overwhelming majority picked Mortal Ko. Upon arrival, the characters learn that Shang Tsung has begun a proper invasion of Earthrealm, attempting to conquer it despite the outcome of the tournament.
As the building around them begins to collapse, the pair head back to the Wu Shi Academy, led by their mentor and guardian of the Earthrealm, Raiden.
At the end of the first Mortal Kombat tournament, pandemonium breaks out as Liu Kang and the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung go head-to-head, ultimately ending in Shang Tsung's retreat. Shaolin Monks takes place directly after the events of the original Mortal Kombat, focusing on the two fighters Kung Lao and Liu Kang.