The player can unlock the ability to do Multalities, which is a Fatality performed on multiple enemies at one time. There are also some more new Fatalities for the characters to give the players variety in regards to the one-Fatality per character in Deadly Alliance. Included are some Fatalities from the original Mortal Kombat II game that get some updates with new technology in the 3D world. Many hazards also play a part in solving a puzzle in a specific area. 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. Various other moves can be performed 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 engine also allows the player to continue their combos after launching an enemy into the air through a powerful attack or a throw. 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. In addition to these two and the two main characters, four other characters can be unlocked in the versus mode: Reptile, Kitana, Baraka, and Johnny Cage. Sub-Zero and Scorpion can be unlocked as playable characters in the Ko-op mode. Special team attacks become available only in this mode as well as some areas and items. 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.Īlso included is a Ko-op mode where two players can work together to get through the game. In addition to Liu Kang and Kung Lao, there are characters for the player to unlock in both the co-op and versus modes. The game centers on Liu Kang and Kung Lao as they travel through the different realms in order to stop Shang Tsung. Unfortunately, the warriors are left stranded within Shang Tsung's crumbling island.

Shang Tsung, Goro, and other enemies escape to Outworld while Liu Kang and Kung Lao, warriors from The Order of Light, are in close pursuit.

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. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

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