Find co-op news, reviews, and more info about this game. This tomb is where the noble Shaolin warrior Liu Kang is preserved after he was killed by the Deadly Alliance.The masters of the Wu Shi Academy had his body carefully preserved and hidden deep in the nearby forest, away from the forces of evil. We won't know what surprises NetherRealms has in store until the actual anniversary-which is on October 8-but even Boon just posted the image for nostalgia's sake, it's cool to see what the original version of Shaolin Monks looked like before the big change. Co-Op gameplay information about Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks on Playstation 2. Liu Kangs Tomb made its premiere in Mortal Kombat Deception.The tomb is located in a nearby wood next to the Wu Shi Academy in Earthrealm. Maybe as a part of the 25th anniversary of Mortal Kombat where Boon teased more than one surprise for fans this year. Since Boon posted the image, fans are now asking for some kind of modern re-release, remaster, or even a sequel for Shaolin Monks. Shaolin Monks was praised for the way the game translated the fighting game's combos and fatalities for the new genre, and the co-op functionality was likewise very popular, although some complained the game was impossible to play by yourself. While it's unknown why Midway LA changed directions on the game, Shaolin Monks is one of the more popular Mortal Kombat spinoffs among Mortal Kombat fans. They soon recognized his potential as a contender for the Mortal Kombat tournament and rigorously trained him for this task. The two fighters first appeared together in 1993s Mortal Kombat II but Midway developed a spinoff for them several years later. Index Orphaned at a very young age, Liu Kang was raised by Shaolin monks, who taught him the way of the spiritual warrior. Kang is strong in his beliefs and despises Shang Tsung.
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As either of two of the series Shaolin monks, Liu Kang or Kung Lao, players will make their way through. The image Boon posted on Twitter is apparently from earlier in development where instead of a co-op game, Shaolin Monks was originally a single-player adventure starring Raiden. A Liu Kang and Kung Lao spinoff does have some precedence in the Mortal Kombat franchise, so Huang and Lin could get their wish. Index Once a member of the super secret White Lotus Society, Liu Kang left the organization in order to represent Shaolin temples in the Tournament. Inspired in part by the action-RPG-styled 'Konquest' segments of 2004s Deception, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is a full-fledged fighting adventure that leads players in a violent, epic struggle through the storied Mortal Kombat universe. #MK25 /rD0stay5Nx- Ed Boon October 3, 2017 Rare image: Mortal Kombat SHAOLIN MONKS, before it became a co-op adventure game & featured only 1 character: Raiden. Formerly with the White Lotus Society, Liu Kang earned the right to represent the Shaolin in the Mortal Kombat tournament.