"Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks" is an action-adventure beat 'em up game developed by Midway Games and published by Midway for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. It was released in 2005 as a spin-off of the popular "Mortal Kombat" fighting game series.
In "Shaolin Monks," players take on the roles of the iconic Mortal Kombat characters Liu Kang and Kung Lao as they journey through various levels inspired by events from "Mortal Kombat II." The game features a cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing two players to team up locally and progress through the story together.
The gameplay of "Shaolin Monks" combines elements of traditional fighting games with platforming and exploration mechanics. Players can perform a variety of martial arts combos and special moves to defeat enemies, as well as interact with the environment to solve puzzles and unlock secrets.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics and players, praised for its engaging combat system, cooperative multiplayer mode, and faithful adaptation of the Mortal Kombat universe into a different genre. It remains a cult classic among fans of the series and action-adventure games on the PlayStation 2 platform.
