Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks Is F*cking FLAWLESS

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Which Mortal Kombat game is your favorite?

[@nsgames24]

Shaolin Monks will always be my all-time favorite game in the entire series. The only major things that I hated about it was the fact that they haven't RERELEASED IT on current consoles yet 😡 and with the game's Co-op mode, you and your friend SHARED one lifebar. If one of ya'll dies, we both die. I guess it's neat because it encourages teamwork, but still. Despite all that, I still love it and still have no problem playing it, nowadays. MK4 is my second favorite game because of how fun and hilarious it is, especially nowadays.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

@Nicky Scott Shaolin Monks is so diverse, that it has tons of replayability. The life bar thing is something I missed, but you're right, it's probably to encourage teamwork. All of the MK games need a damn Kollection or something! Thanks for supporting the channel by the way! 💪🏼

[@evildietv]

Armageddon

[@darkmode805]

Armageddon Ang shaolin monks

[@Bears86SB]

Shaolin monks I hate fighting games so this was a nice change

[@michaelcrawford4077]

I had the supreme honor of voicing Shang Tsung in this game ("At last! To be myself again!") as well as in MK: Deception, where I also voiced Shujinko and Onaga! I agree whole-heartedly that this game needs a remaster, immediately! It's so nice to see these decades old games still getting some love! This was a great video and I'm now a subscriber! Cheers!

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

That's siiiiick. Glad you made it to this video, thanks for showing love

[@clinteastwood8230]

You sure your not making it up 😂 the character you did was called Frank Spencer 😆 . Only joking but you do have the same name 😂

[@Gianne0923]

This game is fun whether you play it single or co-op. I got this back in 2005 when it came out and this was one of my favorite games of that year. Being 17 at the time me and my friends would couch co-op a lot, discovering secrets all over the place. This game is just top notch for the time. Its charm still holds up today. I love MK.

[@iwantallthesmoke6513]

This was an era of games were DLC's were actually play to unlock and not pay to unlock

[@colebrown8293]

DUMBASS IT WASN'T CALLED DLC ROTFL ANYTHING YOU GOT TO DOWNLOAD COUNTS AS DLC. THESE GAMES JUST FOR PACKED FULL OF PASSIONATE YOU CAN GET THE FULL GAME PLUS A LOT OF OTHER LITTLE SURPRISES AND RARE SURPRISES RATHER THAN BY THE GAME NETSPEND $200 JUST TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.

[@nafmaja5612]

I miss video games era where the game told you to get a friend so you can unlock secrets

[@ihevmilkdhou]

With the name ULC (UnLockable Content)

[@LankyJay601]

Or simply put in cheat codes 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SolidSnake240]

Dlc has always been a thing, mainly with PC games (RPGs and mmos). It just became a standard practice now.

[@mrluigi641]

This is my first time seeing a video from this channel and I have ALWAYS said the best couch co-op games were shaolin monks and the warriors. And this dude managed to talk about both in one video. So glad someone else shares my love for these hidden gems

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Thanks for watching! Yes, co-op games aren't made like they used to. We need some remasters!

[@vuoha]

fr we need this game and the warriors to be up to date so it could be known loved playing these games on the original xbox

[@DavidLucian]

Nostalgic Vibes... MK Shaolin Monks will always be one of my favourite games, especially from the old but gold Era of PS2... ☯️✌️

[@IamthNight]

That lean forward always gets the upper hand lol

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Yup! Gotta get the W by any means

[@angelotero7729]

I freaking love this masterpiece this is a very underrated MK game the fighting style and game play was so good

[@jmgonzales7701]

just wish we see a game mode like this in new mk

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Right! God of War style gameplay in the MK universe. Perfection!

[@HanzoHatt]

It would be amazing if they re did a deception type konquest mixed with a SM type fighting along with all the new gaming tech they could add Soo much more like swimming, more detailed environments long with more to do in missions/side missions. Just a lot more they could add.

[@Odinfang]

I just realized something. Ed boon not only could remake shaolin monks, but he could turn it into an entire series that ends in Armageddon, thus turning mortal kombat from the original timeline into an action adventure game series. That would be insanely awesome, and completely possible with current gen consoles.

[@CoolSaver]

One of the best MK games frfr. The atmosphere, combat, lots of really good secrets that you enjoy just unlocking, because they're hidden good, you don't even care about the reward - i love it. Also Liu Kang's voice acting is hilarious in this game, it's my favourite.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I agree. The game makes you work for the hidden items, unlike today where the characters point you to where it's at. Also, the combat is easy, but challenging. One second you could be demolishing an entire group, and the next you could be getting destroyed because you slipped up. I grew up playing MK1 and 2, so the levels and atmosphere really impressed me. It's definitely top 3 MK games

[@rikastemmet8849]

I would like to seen a remake of the game ❤

[@blo.ody-inc]

i would love that or a sequel, MKSM is just beautiful

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Just want to say Thanks to everyone watching this video. It's "blowing up" in relation to my usual videos. There's more on the way.

[@KingKraxy]

It's, as the kids say, peak fiction

[@PassionWagonYT]

Literally only discovered shaolin monks about a month or so ago, until then I only saw the intro video and heard its name. It's now my favorite piece of MK media out there.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Damn! Glad you finally got to experience it. It's one of the best MK games

[@PassionWagonYT]

@@IVSAKENSOUL It's a complete different direction from the (IMO) clunky and dated gameplay of their fighting games. It both is a fun beat'em up, and a great alternative way to see the MK world in better detail. I love that it's set in the MK1 and MK2 areas.

[@Z-Mods]

@@PassionWagonYT Execution Date: 22/22/2022

[@PassionWagonYT]

@@Z-Mods Wah?

[@guled669]

We had this 2005 and we got Invasion 2023

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Imagine the insanity of Shaolin Monk's in 2023 with the amount of lore and characters we have now

[@sopahd9104]

Thanks!

[@clintonwolfe5720]

Such Great game and a well-done video, man!

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Thanks man!

[@dizzlebeatz5774]

my boy back lets gooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

😤 more on the way too!

[@Wembley624]

If they ever remake the Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks, I hope it doesn't go in the route of God of War (2018)

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

In retrospect, I think GOW 3 would be a better framework tbh

[@frostedmczk]

Agreed! Melee based game with 3rd person over the shoulder camera just doesn't fit at all, the camera style belongs to a horror game. Controlling the camera while doing combos is pretty annoying

[@NotNowBiri]

Thank fucking god someone appreciates conquest this much. I easily spent more time on just this mode than any other midway/Netherrealm game ever.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Konquest mode needs to make a comeback!!!!

[@TheMehdiawesome]

Thank you for this video Mortal Kombat Shaolin monks for me is the best game that ever been made(not just video games) it's so perfect in every way. and I'm sad to say that seeing how WB and NRS behaving i can't see a sequel or remaster happening unless they milk it with all the micro transactions BS. i know it's a long shot and sound pessimistic but unless Medway comes back i can't see another masterpiece like Shaolin monks happening.

[@edwinstrikedown4454]

Lol 😂Floating Ed Boon head 🤣 love it

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Glad someone appreciated that lol.

[@Freeezie]

I loved playing this game with my friends when they came over

[@นกสีฟ้าในบ้านใหญ่]

"I P man" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnallen6281]

Honestly, most of the games that came out during this era were soooo ahead of their time. Imagine a time where all these games, with the graphics that we have today, JUST dropped. Man, all these games were just so far ahead of their time with the ideas they had for these games. Todays gaming industry is a joke compared to how it was back then

[@ezio941]

#remakeshaolinmonks best mk in history

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

At least port it to modern consoles. I'd take an HD remaster at this point

[@ezio941]

@@IVSAKENSOUL if they do that or remaster, idc what it is, they'll have my money

[@johntravolta8389]

@@IVSAKENSOUL kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioPdnGiaqpuqo8U We do have this

[@brandonhunter5595]

You Also Had 2 Secret Boss Fights With Ermac & Mileena

[@lemonpeepee4238]

vwey impressed with a high quality great video

[@theexpert758]

Dude what a great video.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Thanks! I'm working on another. Been too long since the last. I appreciate you showing support to the channel.

[@freddycrewger]

YESSS!!!!! Shaolin Monks was actually my introduction to Mortal Kombat. It’s the undisputed GOAT. If we did get a remake or remaster…. I disagree with the God of War style. I think they’d need to take a Ultimate Alliance style and honestly have a 4 player bonus mode. This game is flawless!!!! My roommate literally bought a PS2 and old tv just so we can play it. This video is everything man, great job!!!! If I were in charge of this remake, I’d add a Special Forces (Jax/Sonya), Rivals (Sub-Zero/Scorpion), and Assassins (Kitana/Jade) DLC. And have a 4 player bonus mode

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Shaolin Monks really does feel like one of the best MK games. Me and my cousin used to play the hell out of the demo, and rent it from Blockbuster or Hollywood Video (whichever one was around). 4 player mode would be insane tho. That gives me ideas for a MK Smash bros spin off 🤔. Thanks for watching tho.

[@freddycrewger]

@@IVSAKENSOUL of course! I’ll be watching more cuz this was SOLID! And MK Smash Bros would be INSANE

[@Yeshi23]

Great vid man. Just bought it to add to my Ps2 nostalgia collection. So glad it’s still at a reasonable price. I truly think it’s the greatest MK game ever. I will admit I’m biased because the normal 1v1 fighting genre doesn’t resonate as much as it did when I was a kid but even back then I thought Shaolin Monks was an incredible and under the radar achievement. Holds up so well and runs so smooth.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Thanks! Yeah, Shaolin Monks is an amazing game through and through. It's one of the most unique MK games, and one of the best examples of translating a games mechanics into the 3d space

[@hectorlopez9453]

Man, I will never ever forget the countless great times I had with my neighbour who was my best friend man we'd co op this shit all night literally unlocked everything all the characters this game was amazing I fuckin loved it

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Truly one of the best couch co ops of all time

[@kenshivargas]

I wanted Shaolin Monks 2 SOOOO BAD.... MK1 cool tho ...

[@ryoga7599]

love this game. But if this got a reboot it should stick to its DMC style. GOWR just aint it for action games, MK:SM is an action beat em up, not a walking simulator. A new Shaolin Monks would be great rn. wish they bring something like it back

[@ROOPBLARG]

They had a Twitter poll asking what we would want next and shallow monks remake won by a landslide

[@ismaelanzaldua7959]

Nah puzzle kombat was definitely the best and chess second

[@EvilpowerWarrior]

This game needs a remake or s remaster

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Preach!

[@Deadinthemiddleoflittleitaly]

We need a remaster with more characters

[@roundishtrout2109]

2005 called and said you forgot about how quite the rise of the empire was.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Never played Rise To Honor, but I need to. Jet li is one of the goats. It looks like The Matrix games with a mix of Sleeping Dogs

[@bradbarfuss6472]

Just like the simulations

[@braydendavidson6445]

Me and my little brother played so many couch co-op games on the ps2, but this game was someting special. When we would wake up, we would run our fingers under hot water just to be ale to press the buttons quick enough lol😂

[@Metalgearfox2000]

Wish reptile and Johnny were playable un campaign. This Game just needs more characters. My fav was always Shang tsung, love using him with Game shark

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

That would be dope. Then we could use Reptiles invisibility or hit enemies in the nuts lol

[@johntravolta8389]

They are playable with codebreaker flawlessly playable. You can play with any npc. You want Johnny Cage and Shang Tsung you can!

[@johntravolta8389]

Finally my favourite spin off mk game is getting love!

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

It would be nice if Ed Boon would show it some love lol. We need a remaster!

[@johntravolta8389]

@@IVSAKENSOUL either a Remake a Remaster or a Sequel anything really.

[@rikastemmet8849]

Awesome video good Job I in joy it thanks for the video I Love it have a good day and Night ❤👌👍

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Thank you!

[@bigred6884]

Love this video but I have to disagree heavy on the remake adopting god of war ragnorok s gameplay, GOWs gameplay while similar on the surface is constrained by how the camera is oriented.GOW s camera is ALWAYS facing (zoomed in) where kratos is looking in combat and when trying to attack in any direction the camera will get wonky. This would not fit shaolin monks multi directional kombat that requires full awareness of the player’s surroundings to be aware of enemies. If anything if they do remake it take notes from either DMC5 and Sifu cuz those games have probably the most refined combat I’ve played in a game

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

True, combat should take inspiration for Sifu or GOW 3, with the graphical fidelity of MK1 with an increased roster. That would be insane

[@ahmed.ea.abdalla]

great video mksm was the best game my bro and i played together. built good teamwork skills in that coop mode haha

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

It's still one of the best co-ops compared to games nowadays. And come to think of it, it's one of the few fighting game co-ops too

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

We used to rent this game all the time man

[@ahmed.ea.abdalla]

@@IVSAKENSOUL bet you to are still looking for a game like that to play together like us

[@MK-vi2cm]

Bro really sat here and just spit facts for 22 minutes 🔥

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

🫡 thanks!!! I appreciate that. Game is a gem

[@Murf_Workshop]

I wish they could've made a sequel of MK3 and MK4 story line using this mechnic, this was one of my favorite games. MK II is my favorite and I loved how this followed the story of II, voice acting wasn't all too great but the gameplay, the story, the enemies, secrets and challenges made this game one of my favorites on my shelf.

[@Maveric]

This was my favorite third party game. I had it on the OG Xbox. The game was really fun to just go through random levels. We need another game just like this.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

The OG Xbox is soooooo underrated. This game deserves a remake indeed

[@skulls1o5]

This game and deception have to be my favorites

[@michaelgunnels9694]

I got this game a days early funny enough for the original xbox's thank you either eb games or gamestop back when they care and still own the game till this date

[@HighDiver5555]

We deserve a Remake of MKSM for making it through COVID. With online Co-op would be amazing too

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

A remake would be INSSAAAANE

[@HighDiver5555]

@@IVSAKENSOUL I just don’t see the game selling hardly at all if they don’t bring it to new hardware completely instead of just glossing it over with new paint. The SpongeBob Rehydrated game was awesome!

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

@hampdog5716 maybe they have something in the works. Ed Boon has expressed his desire to see a remaster of Shaolin Monks before. They had an agreement to remaster MK1, but changed directions for some reason.

[@Jimmychunguss]

I played this and deception with my brother when I was like 4-5 best time of my life being 21 ain’t it

[@davidreiser9663]

Pretty sure Ed Book made a comment about Shaolin Monks recently.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

He knows we want a remake/remaster. Idk what's holding them back. It's all around a great game

[@davidreiser9663]

@@IVSAKENSOUL I wouldn’t mind a sequel or remaster. I’d assume it’s in the works but who the hell knows.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

@davidreiser9663 if they do, I will definitely cook up a video on it. This game was one of those games I rented alllllll the time

[@davidreiser9663]

@@IVSAKENSOUL I played it sooo much! Really hope we get one soon

[@ELECTRICSHEEP94]

Comr on ed boon release MK fire and ice it would sell like crack

[@trey-moneyfilms20]

Chess kombat was raw asl🔥

[@freddycrewger]

Revenge of the Sith on PS2 had a similar feel as well

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I've never played it. Might have to make a vid on it

[@FTL_SAN]

Nah the angel of god of war doesn’t fit. You’re not thinking of a co op experience. My brother and I lived on shaolin monks growing up. And it has to be a little zoomed out.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

GOW 3 would be better indeed

[@damerksh1238]

think of it like this shaolin monks has half the base roster of mk1[2023]

[@cotocoyerakson8195]

Shaolin Monks and The Warriors were the best Coop games my sister and I've played together. Okay, she did screwed me a lot in MK but in The Warriors there was time when I had to retreat to heal and my little sister were just piling bodies, beating the crap out of hords and destroying boss (except those who had some kind of super armor and she was having her ass beated while I had to use my brain or just throw shit at them.

[@dank2171]

I spent 70 buck ls for this game because its one game from 6th generation ive been fiending to play. I love that generation and bought moded systems with 98% from that generation but mk shaloin monks didnt work, but 70$ disc did and its a blast. Dont know if it was worth the 70 bucks but its awesome for every mk fan.

[@rikastemmet8849]

I sorry move to a new house and didn't have wi-Fi for 3 week

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Well thanks for stopping by

[@clinteastwood8230]

If we can't get a sequel i would like to play this on ps5

[@michelangelo5903]

i like to think todd howard is ed boons evil brother lol

[@josesanchez-rr6rn]

Shaolin monks is to this day my #1/2 MK game ever

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

What's the other one?

[@FractalSpaces]

out of the characters, subzero has to be my favorite to play as, liu kang a close second. sad they dont have skip glitches like scorpion and kung lao

[@FTL_SAN]

I think they should remake this, and then if it’s as successful as we all know it will be then make a sequel with different characters.

[@rikastemmet8849]

I Love the game 2 it is awesome

[@jj-iu5tw]

such a shame they didn't make this type of mortal kombat anymore

[@shaunsantos3140]

Shaolin monks was an amazing mortal kombat game 💯💯💯🙂👌

[@binkaram6577]

still dont understand in the trailer goro had it under control then why shang decided to run away since his minions could have killed the earth realm heroes when goro knocked them down with no problem

[@McGomezAddams]

Yes

[@StriderWolf]

redoing Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks in the style of the new God of War games is honestly a terrible idea. I would legit be angry with that. I think its an inferior gameplay style and I would vastly prefer for Shaolin Monks to remain the way it is.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

In hindsight, you're right. GOW 3 would've been a better pick. But with the new Invasion mode, it looks like they are trying to blend their mobile game style with their console version. Hopefully, we get a remake or a port at the least.

[@emmyjr1231]

nah, i have my gripes with GoW 2018 and Ragnarok's combat features. (Rpg shenanigans, camera, lack of a jump button etc) I'd rather they stick to an updated version of the OG Shaolin Monks with elements from SIFU, OG GOW and throw in motor kombat.

[@vantebaham3175]

My favorite part of the game was the character design. Everything was fresh and true to the 2D era and of course the ladies back then were😍

[@dariusdafigga]

NRS needs to remaster this WITH NO DLC

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

I honestly feel like the new ers really needs to Reboot all of the mini games and side games and give the main sotry a break, I would love to see a side story of Kitana and Mileena on Endinia, a Special Forces Game with Jax and Sonya. Reptile home, so many stories we could get a full game out of

[@Funny-zl8so]

Can you get this on ps4?

[@rednecksniper4715]

Dude you talking about games that came out in 2005 but not mentioning KOTOR 2 which granted came out December 4th 2004 but come on it was hot off the press

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I probably mentioned it in The Warriors Retrospective I did. Didn't want to sound like a broken record.

[@rednecksniper4715]

@@IVSAKENSOUL it’s a damn shame SM isn’t backwards compatible like Deception and Armageddon are

[@stzefm9879]

Before I even dive in this video lemme just say: I bought this game again 2 years ago and couldn’t even finish it because it’s lowkey so repetitive. You just keep walking forward and getting stoppped to fight. The story is good tho. (I’m saying the game is the furthest thing from flawless)

[@queers.1528]

God of War 4 wasn't a reboot, bro. It was a sequel

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I don't mean reboot as in restart, but the way the gameplay was overhauled compared to the first 3 (and ascension)

[@danajordan3902]

Literally my favorite mortal Kombat where the hell is the sequel!!! 😡

[@KevinBourque]

People might be getting ps5 consoles or waiting for a new console release, I’m getting my self a ps2. More games and better gameplay. Fun is better then looks.

[@aaronjones5742]

100 percent. I have my ps2 that I had as a kid and I’ve been wanting to go back and play all of these games again. My parents never really cared to get us consoles so my twin and I got a ps2 and then we had that up until the ps4 came out. Making that switch was a massive culture shock. But I decided to go back and buy a ps3 and a bunch of games from that era bc I’m older and have my own money now. And it was so worthwhile. You can get the games dirt cheap and there’s so many games out there. It was awesome to experience all of the games that I never got to play or hear of. It would definitely be worthwhile to get a ps2 and take a trip back to that era of gaming.

[@Cyber_Smoke]

I somehow feel your not a true Mortal Kombat fan if you never played this, the game still hasn't been beaten.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

True! It's a must. Shaolin Monks is one of the most ambitious in the series

[@Cyber_Smoke]

@@IVSAKENSOUL yeah and it was mostly a huge success I think what let it down was no Tower mode.

[@Z-Mods]

:^) . . . . Are you sure about that?

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Dude, you have a whole library of MK Shaolin Monks content! That's dope

[@johntravolta8389]

@@IVSAKENSOUL kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioPdnGiaqpuqo8U We do have this

[@johntravolta8389]

My man!!!!

[@Z-Mods]

​@@IVSAKENSOUL Yep. Once I started, I couldn't stop.

[@LaMonte4577]

Mark of kri

[@Kooljupiter]

Wait .. Hell naw! never turn MK shaolin monks into a weak ass dark souls clone!

[@Alexis-nv9gl]

*promo sm*

[@K3YDXN]

Everyone lets email them and demand a remake

[@NicholasBennett-sm8rj]

Best game made for ps2. Can't believe we never got a remaster

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Rigght!!! And the fact ZERO MK games have had a proper remaster is insane

[@dollsteak020]

good review but hate the remake remaster idea tbh. don’t want the new GoW combat would sooo much rather the old style still like what’s on MK:SM currently. not a big fan of the new GoW combat idk why but it just doesn’t feel quite the same to me.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I'm glad everyone has been vocal about the remaster idea. I'm definitely gonna incorporate that concept into future vids as a section. I think I'd prefer GOW 3 style over gow 2018 tho