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Liu Kang (Chinese: 劉康) is a fictional character of the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios.Depicted as Earthrealm's greatest warrior and champion, he debuted in the original 1992 game as a Shaolin monk with special moves, which were intended to be the easiest for players to perform.
A spin-off centered on Liu Kang had been considered since the early 2000s, but was shelved after negative reception to the previous adventure spin-offs, Mythologies: Sub-Zero (1997) and Special Forces (2000). Shaolin Monks was officially announced in 2004 as part of Midway's plan to release Mortal Kombat games annually.
Kung Lao (Chinese: 空佬) is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios.He debuted in Mortal Kombat II (1993) as a Shaolin monk and close friend of series protagonist Liu Kang, and his trademark characteristic is his wide razor-brimmed hat that he uses as a weapon.
Kung Lao – Shaolin monk who seeks vengeance for his friend Liu Kang's death. Quan Chi – Nefarious self-serving sorcerer who struck the deal with Shang Tsung. Raiden – The thunder god who resumes his lesser-god status to help against the Deadly Alliance. Reptile – The remaining member of the Zaterrian race, and an expert infiltrator.
The Mortal Kombat series, particularly its "Fatalities", was a source of major controversy in at the time of its release. [note 1] A moral panic over the series, fueled by outrage from the mass media, [6] resulted in a Congressional hearing and helped to pave the way for the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) game rating system.
Fatalities from 2023's MK1 have drawn critical attention, including Liu Kang's Fatality, where he transports his opponent to outer space and summons a black hole, and the "Thanksgiving" Fatality, described by Polygon 's Michael McWhertor as the "most disgusting finishing move yet". [29] [30]
Robin Shou as Liu Kang: A former Shaolin monk, who enters the tournament to avenge his brother's death. He is among the first who notice Kitana's sympathy towards Earthrealm. As in most of the games in the Mortal Kombat series, Liu Kang is the main protagonist.
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, developed by Midway Studios Los Angeles, was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox, starring Liu Kang and Kung Lao and telling an alternate version of the events between the first and second Mortal Kombat games.