Many fans misremember a GameCube version because Midway did support the platform with other titles around that time.
Because there is no native GameCube disc, fans typically play the game through these methods: Wii via Homebrew: If you have a soft-modded Nintendo Wii, you can use the PS2 emulator or homebrew solutions to play a version of it, though performance varies. PC Emulation: The game is most commonly played today via the PCSX2 emulator for PS2 or Key Unlockables (For PS2/Xbox Versions) mortal kombat shaolin monks gamecube
was strictly a PlayStation 2 and original Xbox affair. Here is a deep dive into why this game remains a legendary "what if" for the purple lunchbox console. The Missing Piece of the MK Trilogy Many fans misremember a GameCube version because Midway
The White Lotus Retrospective: Was Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Ever on GameCube? Here is a deep dive into why this
Following the success of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance and Deception , Midway wanted to expand the franchise beyond traditional 1v1 fighters. Shaolin Monks was conceived as a canon-driven, co-op action game set during the events of Mortal Kombat II . Players control either or Kung Lao in a quest to defeat Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn.
Nintendo’s purple lunchbox was still moving units thanks to Resident Evil 4 and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker . A mature, co-op MK adventure seemed like a perfect fit. Pre-order listings appeared on websites like EB Games and Gamestop. Magazine previews included the GameCube logo. For all intents and purposes, the game was coming.