As a journalist, I must address the elephant in the room.
The Copyright Status: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is Copyright 2005 Warner Bros. Entertainment. It is abandonware (not sold digitally anywhere, no modern port) but not public domain.
Legal Options:
Ethical Note: If Warner Bros. ever releases a Master Collection (like a Hitman HD Trilogy), you should buy it. Until then, the only way to preserve this title is through ISO archiving, as original PS2 discs rot and lasers fail. Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks PS2 ISO -USA-
Unlike traditional MK games where Fatalities are a button sequence at the end of a match, Shaolin Monks integrates them into the world.
If you just want a walkthrough/strategy guide for the game itself:
You can find full text/video guides on GameFAQs or YouTube (search: “Shaolin Monks 100% walkthrough”). As a journalist, I must address the elephant in the room
Players choose between Liu Kang (fast, fire-based attacks) or Kung Lao (powerful, hat-throwing combos). The game features full two-player couch co-op, allowing friends to perform devastating Multalities (team-based finishers).
Speedhacks:
Controllers:
| Issue | Fix | |-------|-----| | Slow motion gameplay | Lower internal resolution or enable MTVU speedhack | | Audio crackling | Change audio sync mode to “TimeStretch” | | Black screen after intro | Switch to software renderer (F9 toggle) | | Save states crashing | Use in-game save instead of save states |
If you have your own original USA PS2 disc, here’s how to dump and play it properly:
Shaolin Monks is not a fighting game. It is a Hack-and-Slash action-adventure reminiscent of God of War or Ninja Gaiden, but drenched in MK lore. Ethical Note: If Warner Bros