History VideoGame / MortalKombatShaolinMonks

* {{Sequel Hook}}: [[spoiler:While the heroes head home after Shao Kahn's defeat, [[EvilSorcerer Quan Chi]] picks up what appears to be [[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Shinnok's amulet]] from Shao's stoney remains before [[EvilLaugh laughing evilly]] just before the credits are shown. Sadly, that sequel never came to be.]]

* TurnRed: When Shao Kahn loses half of his health (and his helmet) he pulls out his [[DropTheHammer hammer]].

* BonusBoss: The player has the option of fighting Kano before leaving to fight Shao Kahn. Doing so results in Kano's death & Jax arriving to take Sonya back to Earthrealm, which'll also leave you an extra health item to use in the final boss fights; otherwise they remain in the background of the arena. Ermac can also be challenged in the Warrior Shrine, and a return trip to the Living Forest and exploring the previously unreachable treetops can get you a second fight with Mileena.

** BonusBoss [[spoiler:Ermac]]'s inclusion is likely a reference to his origins as a rumored secret character in the first game.

''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' is an action game released in 2005. Based on the events that occurred at the end of ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' leading into ''VideoGame/MortalKombatII'' and its final confrontation with Shao Kahn, players take on the role of Liu Kang and Kung Lao as they fight to defend Earthrealm.

** The game also adopted Kung Lao's outfit here as his standard, and a minor plot point [[spoiler:of him sneaking into the first tournament disguised as a guard]].

* PrecisionFStrike: Every once in a while, when Scorpion uses his spear, he says either "GET OVER HERE, BITCH!" or "GET THE FUCK OVER HERE!"

The game was welcomed by fans and critics alike for being an enjoyable fatality-filled action beat 'em up; no doubt in part to the last two {{Spinoff}} games, ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero Mythlogies]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatSpecialForces Special Forces]]'', being less than stellar.

* AdaptationalJerkAss: The same Kung Lao who was once a humble warrior who did not seek the spotlight is now an honour obsessed, ill-tempered JerkJock who endlessly teases Liu Kang about [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend Kitana]], and buys into Shang Tsung's scheme.

* BadassInDistress: Sonya is kidnapped by Baraka after the Tournament and by the end of the game, both Johnny Cage and Katana have been captured and can be found in cells just before the final battle with Shao Kahn.

''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' is an action game released in 2005. Based on the events that occurred at the end of ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' leading into ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat2 Mortal Kombat II]]'' and its final confrontation with Shao Kahn, players take on the role of Liu Kang and Kung Lao as they fight to defend Earthrealm.

* AdaptationalJerkAss: The same Kung Lao who was once a humble warrior who did not seek the spotlight is now an honour obsessed, ill-tempered JerkJock who endlessly teases Liu Kang about [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend Kitana]], not to mention buying into Shang Tsung's scheme.

** Shao Kahn loses his helmet halfway through the final battle with him, and cursory examination of his model shows his unmasked face looks one-to-one like it did in the various strategy guides and [[ComicBook/MortalKombat comic]] [[ComicBook/MalibuComicsMortalKombat books]].

* BigBad: Shang Tsung.
* BigBadWannabe: Shang Tsung, much like the main series. [[spoiler: His entire plan to overthrow Shao Kahn. His plan never gets very far as he's killed by Liu Kang and Kung Lao before he has the chance to even try, implying he didn't have a chance of success regardless.]]

* DemotedToExtra: Jax, who only appears during the Outworld Foundry near the end of the game looking for the captured Sonya and he helps in rescuing her.
* DressingAsTheEnemy: [[spoiler:Kung Lao and Shang Tsung]] in the opening.

* FireMeansChaos: After players (Liu Kang and/or Kung Lao, as well [[SecretCharacter Scorpion and/or Sub-Zero]]) arrive to the Shaolin temple where Raiden will prize them and the other warriors of the Earthrealm for their courage, a Tarkatan army goes to invade and destroy the temple by throwing giant balls of rock on-fire via catapults. Then the stage starts with the temple on fire and with various monks running and screaming when they're burn, also damaging the player.
* GreaterScopeVillain: Shao Kahn. The main plot is kicked off by Shang Tsung's plot [[spoiler:to overthrow Shao Kahn]] and fighting Shang Tsung is the focus of the game. Shao Kahn only appears at the end of the game right before the fight with Shang Tsun.

* KillSteal: Johnny Cage interrupts the player to land the killing blow on Goro. This is followed by Cage raising his fist in celebration, and Kung Lao shrugging in confusion. The next scene even has Liu Kang (or rather, [[spoiler:Shang Tsung]]) grousing about Cage stealing his kil.

* LoadBearingBoss: In the opening cutscene, Shang Tsung's defeat brings his entire fortress crumbling down around the Earthrealm warriors, though if the player comes back through a hidden portal, the island isn't exactly any worse for wear than it was at the start of the game.

* {{Sequel Hook}}: [[spoiler:In the ending right after the duo are praised for saving Outworld, [[EvilSorcerer Quan Chi]] is seen grabbing an amulet from the ground which follows with him [[EvilLaugh laughing evilly]] just before the credits are shown. Unfortunately a sequel has not been made.]]

* TurnRed: When Shao Kahn loses half of his health he pulls out his [[DropTheHammer hammer]].
* WhatHappenedtotheMouse: [[spoiler: After the second boss fight against Mileena, she is not seen again for the rest of the game.]]

-> ''The battle raged at the end of the first tournament. The forces of Earthrealm were facing their greatest challenge...''

!! Tropes found in this game:

* DeathByAdaptation: [[spoiler:Jade, Goro, Baraka, Reptile, Ermac, Kano, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, Kintaro and finally, Shao Kahn]].

* EyeScream: After disabling Mileena with a punch to the face, Liu Kang kills [[spoiler: Jade]] by stabbing her in the eyes with Mileena's sai. Yes, it was both completely unnecessary and [[BloodyHilarious completely hilarious]].

* {{Fauxshadowing}}: Raiden's warning that "Outworld changes a person. The next time you see Sonya Blade, she may not be a friend"? Nothing comes of it. And this is despite the LetsYouAndHimFight nature of fighting games. [[spoiler: Possibly justified, as "Raiden" is actually Shang Tsung trying to sow seeds of distrust in the monks.]]

* GreaterScopeVillain: Shao Kahn. The main plot is kicked off by Shang Tsung's plot [[spoiler: to overthrow Shao Kahn]] and fighting Shang Tsung is the focus of the game. Shao Kahn only appears at the end of the game right before the fight with Shang Tsun.

* {{Sequel Hook}}: [[spoiler: In the ending right after the duo are praised for saving Outworld, [[EvilSorcerer Quan Chi]] is seen grabbing an amulet from the ground which follows with him [[EvilLaugh laughing evilly]] just before the credits are shown. Unfortunately a sequel has not been made.]]

* TheStarscream: Shang Tsung [[spoiler:disguised as Raiden]] manipulates Liu Kang and Kung Lao into [[spoiler: going into Outworld and killing many so that he can take their souls, giving him enough power to betray Shao Kahn and become ruler of Outworld.]] Unfortunately for him, Shao Kahn is fully aware of Shang Tsung's attempt at treachery. However, the emperor lets the Sorcerer proceed with the plans anyway, then watches as the heroes [[spoiler: defeat the sorcerer, ending his plans of betrayal]]. As Shao Kahn would say, "All in this realm serve my will, even those who would betray me."
* TurnRed: When Shao Kahn loses half of his health he pulls out his [[DropTheHammer hammer.]]

* WhatTheHellHero: Kitana's reaction to Liu Kang killing [[spoiler:Jade]].
* WhenTreesAttack: The Living Forest is here, and this time, you actually ''can'' feed your enemies to the trees. It's actually required to do in order to progress,[[VideoGameCrueltyPotential but you can do it as much as you like.]] However, if you run out of health in the area, [[HaveANiceDeath YOU will be fed to the trees.]]

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* [[DevelopersForesight/MortalKombat the franchise's Developers' Foresight page]]
* [[ShoutOut/MortalKombat the franchise's Shout Out page]]

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