How to Play Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Place the game disc in your console and wait for it to load. Use the d-pad on your gamepad to scroll through the list of available options on your main menu and select by pressing the "X" button.

Press "X" with "Single Player" highlighted to start a solo game. If you want to play with a friend, choose "Ko-op." You will need a second controller attached to the console for a friend to join.

Press and hold down the left analogue stick to move your character around. The further the stick is moved from the neutral (center) position the faster your character will move.

Press the right analogue stick down to toggle between the camera modes and pick the one that best suites your playing style. The views will toggle between normal, close and panoramic. Use the right analogue stick to look around when in "Normal" mode.

Press the "X" button to initiate a jump. Moving the left analogue stick while in the air gives you control over the direction and distance of the jump. Jumps are needed to cross obstacles in the game world and to avoid attacks. You can also avoid attacks by holding down the "L2" shoulder button while pressing "X."

Press the "Square" button to perform a quick attack. Use these quick attacks when you don't have a weapon in your hand for fast strikes.

Press the "Triangle" button to perform a launch attack that will throw your enemy into the air. This allows you to jump up and attack them wile they are in the air or press "Triangle" again as they come down to launch them even higher.

Press the "Circle" button to perform a powerful attack. These are slower than the quick attack but do more damage and will knock down enemies.

Press the "R2" shoulder button to grab an opponent that is nearby and throw them. If there is a weapon nearby, this button allow you to pick it up. Press the button again to throw the weapon once it is in your characters hands.

Hold down the "R1" shoulder button then press "R2"to grab and hold a nearby enemy. This is an effective way to guard you from projectile attacks, as you will be using your captive as a shield.

Press the "Start" button to access the "Stats" menu where you navigate through the pages using the d-pad. This is where you will find the map showing your location in the game. Follow the instructions that appear while playing to find where to go and what actions to perform in order to progress through the story.

Hold down the "R1" should button and press one of the attack buttons to perform a special attack.