Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

 Xbox
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
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  1. DaveP.
    Oct 13, 2005
    9
    Adventure vs old school mk... mksm is cool allowing the gamer travel through the past 6 mortal kombat levels and an unlockable mk2 game.......yum.....
  2. MichaelB.
    Nov 21, 2005
    9
    Based on how I thought this was going to turn out, I'm very impressed. The gameplay is similar to Ninja Gaiden, but not half as difficult. There's plenty of secrets to unlock and plenty of reasons to play through this one several times. Graphics and sound are great. Controls are tight. And all of your favorite MK characters are there...what more do you need?
  3. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    This one is different, but it's still fun. I very much prefer regular MK, but I like playing this one time to time. I just wish some of the levels wouldn't drag out as much and I did get stuck in some areas, but I enjoy it.
  4. evolution98
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    What would you get if you combined Mortal Kombat 2 and a classic side scrolling beat em up? I think it is this game.

    This is a fantastic spin off game.

Awards & Rankings

61
#61 Best Xbox Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Total Video Games
    80
    It's a game that will certainly appeal to MK fans thanks to its self-referencing details, but more than that, Shaolin Monks will appeal to action/adventure fans in general thanks to a very solid combat system that surpasses previous attempts at multi-directions 3D combat.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    80
    MK fans will rate Shaolin Monks a fatality – others will find it surprisingly fun in short doses.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    80
    If you're looking for a fight you came to the right place. If you're looking for something more than just a fight you've also come to the right place. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks puts the mental fun back in fundamental.
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