ok.. it seems just about everyone has loved Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.. and even some, have loved Mortal Kombat: Mythologies Sub-Zero (from back in the day).. so.. i've got some ideas.. on how they could possibly implement their next action adventure mk game..

here we go...
They should definitely use the mortal kombat: shaolin monks gamplay engine and modify it (better graphics, more fighting maneuver mechanics, online options, etc..).. only this time around, the story mode (single player / co op), should definitely be represented on a 2d plane (game play wise) this time around (for obvious reasons - no camera issues, better graphics, better platforming, draw distance, etc..).. but.. let's not forget.. this is an mk title, so it should not be left without a versus mode.. and also, if being reminiscent of the shaolin monks game title, you'd definitely need to have a battle mode as well.. so.. i'll try to break the gameplay modes down, and use some examples on how they would work...

Story Mode (Single Player / Co Op)
This mode would probably be the meat of the game.. would feature mortal kombat: shaolin monks gameplay.. unlockable characters.. pretty much just how shaolin monks was (minus the blackout fatalties.. as not to interrupt game play), only this time with 2d gameplay.. as for co op - you can play it online / offline.. as far as local (offline) co op goes.. they could make the camera work just like this example (below)..


(notice how the screen will split and recombine as the players separate and come back together.. really think that is a nifty feature, so players aren't penalized if they drift apart from one another and it also focuses on staying / working together.. pretty kool!)

Vs. Mode (1 - 8 players, 1 v 1, turn-based)
ok.. this mode would be 1 v 1 (at a time).. there would be no weapons in the arenas for this mode (other than the characters default weapons / special abilities).. and you would also get a togglable (on/off) option for arena hazards / deathtraps.. etc.. this mode you can do character specific fatalities (how the screen background blacks out).. and the gameplay modes would be.. 1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3, 4 v 4, ( 2 v 2 - 4 v 4, works as endurance mode does.. with a new player starting each new round, would be as many rounds played as the # of vs players (3v3 - 3 rounds, 4v4 - 4 rounds / etc.. best of).. only this time instead of the usual 1 player vs 1 other player (multiple characters), you also have the option of a different player for each fighter, which makes it more players) and you could also do a king of the hill mode as well (2-8 people).. for those of you who do not like teams.. here is an example (below) of how the camera should work for this gameplay mode.. as well as having the option to free roam throughout the arena reminiscent of the game, bushido blade and the example below, deadliest warrior..



Battle Mode (1-4 players, maybe 8 players, same time)
this mode would work just like the mk: shaolin monks vs mode / challenge mode (when you fought multiple boss characters / ai enemies).. with a fixed camera view (that only zooms and pans).. you can do teams / free for all / etc.. you could add ai opponents.. have all human opponents.. whatever.. it's pretty much a battle / party mode.. would be a lot of fun and pretty krazy / hectic.. here are the examples of how this mode would work..