History VideoGame / MortalKombatShaolinMonks

* TheAbridgedSeries: A 12-page webcomic version starting [[http://tabmok99.mortalkombatonline.com/mksmrv_1.html here]].

* PullARabbitOutOfMyHat: Two of Kung Lao's Fatalities feature him doing this and then offering the rabbit to his victim. The first has the victim accept the rabbit, which results in them [[KillerRabbit getting mauled by it]]. The second has the victim reject the rabbit, which results in Kung Lao ''[[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating them into]] LudicrousGibs '''[[GrievousHarmWithABody with]]''' [[GrievousHarmWithABody the poor rabbit]]''.

* PullARabbitOutOfMyHat: Two of Kung Lao's Fatalities feature him doing this and then offering the rabbit to his victim. The first has the victim accept the rabbit, which results in them [[KillerRabbit getting mauled by it]]. The second has the victim reject the rabbit, which results in Kung Lao [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating them into]] LudicrousGibs ''[[GrievousHarmWithABody with]]'' [[GrievousHarmWithABody the poor rabbit]].

* PullARabbitOutOfMyHat: Two of Kung Lao's Fatalities feature him doing this and then offering the rabbit to his victim. The first has the victim accept the rabbit, which results in them [[KillerRabbit getting mauled by it]]. The second has the victim reject the rabbit, which results in Kung Lao [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating them into]] LudicrousGibs ''[[GrievousHarmWithABody with]]'' [[GrievousHarmWithABody the poor rabbit]]''.

* GoddamnedBats: Tarkatans show up in almost every stage once they're introduced. On their own they aren't any harder than any other mook, but they tend to come in groups.

* DemonicSpiders: Shadow Priests. They "always" appear in pairs, can call down [[ShockAndAwe lightning]], [[TeleportSpam teleport]], shoot energy bolts at you, grab you to drain your health, and, if you leave them alone, they "will" summon [[GoddamnedBats Tarkatans]] to fight you, and [[StatusBuff buff]] any other enemy around. Luckily, they aren't any more durable than the other enemies, so take them out first.

The story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against him, only for Goro to enter the fray. While the heroes are distracted by this new threat, Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress [[LoadBearingBoss begins to crumble]] around them. Escaping, Liu Kang and Kung Lao find the Wu Shu Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkatans. Defeating them the duo decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

The story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against only for Goro to enter the fray. Distracted by the new threat Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress [[LoadBearingBoss begins to crumble]] around them. Escaping, Liu Kang and Kung Lao find the Wu Shu Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkatans. Defeating them the duo decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

* EyeScream: After disabling Kitana 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]].

* SecretCharacter: Both Sub-Zero and Scorpion are playable characters after you beat the game. Both have their own unique playstyles, what with Sub-Zero's ability to freeze his enemies, and Scorpion's signature spear attack. However, you only play through the levels as them. The story and cutscenes are completely passed over.

* 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."

* TheAbridgedSeries: A 12-page mini-webcomic version starting [[http://tabmok99.mortalkombatonline.com/mksmrv_1.html here]].

* CanonDiscontinuity: Subverted. ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' doesn't make any direct references to Shaolin Monks in the story, aside of a small nod, and seems to use the "original" versions of MK1 and MK2's stories instead, but several of the Challenge Tower missions are directly based on parts of the game.

* {{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.]]

** Justified since it's a retelling of MKII.

* WhatTheHellHero: Kitana's reaction to Liu Kang killing Jade.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Subverted. ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' doesn't make any direct references to Shaolin Monks in the story, and seems to use the "original" versions of MK1 and MK2's stories instead, but several of the Challenge Tower missions are directly based on parts of the game.
** ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' does place Kung Lao at the first tournament, in the same disguise, but that's about it. The time travel of the later game changes events before the plot of Shaolin Monks would have occurred, so it can't be verified one way or the other.

The story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against only for Goro to enter the fray. Distracted by the new threat Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress [[LoadBearingBoss begins to crumble]] around them. Eventually escaping Liu Kang and Kung Lao eventually find the Wu Shu Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkatans. Defeating them the duo eventually decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

* XMeetsY: ''Mortal Kombat'' meets ''VideoGame/GodOfWar''.

''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' is an action game released in 2005. Based on the events that occurred at the end of ''VideoGame/MortalKombat'' 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.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Subverted. ''MortalKombat9'' doesn't make any direct references to Shaolin Monks in the story, and seems to use the "original" versions of MK1 and MK2's stories instead, but several of the Challenge Tower missions are directly based on parts of the game.

* NoKillLikeOverkill: This being ''MortalKombat'', there are several candidates and all but [[spoiler: Kintaro's death is gloriously over the top. All four arms torn off, then his head for good measure.]] You can then throw it at Shao Kahn afterwards when you fight him.

* {{Metroidvania}} A hybrid of this, Beat-em-ups, and ''Mortal Kombat''[='=]s over-the-top gore.

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Ermac is crushed by the same boulder he planned to use to crush the heroes. In fact his psychic concentration is broken when another boulder her threw at them is kicked right back at him.

The story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against only for Goro to enter the fray. Distracted by the new threat Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress [[LoadBearingBoss begins to crumble]] around them. Eventually escaping Liu Kang and Kung Lao eventually find the Wu Shu Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkata. Defeating them the duo eventually decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

* XMeetsY: ''Mortal Kombat'' meets ''GodOfWar''.

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

* NoKillLikeOverkill: This being ''MortalKombat'', there are several candidates and all but [[spoiler: Kintaro's death is gloriously over the top. All four arms torn off, then his head for good measure.]]

* 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 me, even those who would betray me."