Released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is a side-scrolling action game that deviates from the traditional fighting gameplay of the Mortal Kombat series. Developed by Midway Games and published by Midway Games, Shaolin Monks offers a fresh perspective on the Mortal Kombat universe, with an emphasis on exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat.