His death was actually needed for the rebirth of the MK saga, considering it was entering a deadly routine. And the way they did it was not that rushed at all, since Shang Tsung was the only who REALLY wanted to kill Liu Kang, and we all knew he couldn't do it by himself. Therefore, they used the Deadly Alliance thing to kill him. I think Liu will return (although many, many people around here would prefer otherwise), since he is one of the MK symbols (whether you like it or not, it's still true). Also, he has alot of potential now that they have removed him from the role of the guy that keeps saving Earthrealm, and considering that, dead or alive, is still the most powerful fighter out there (we saw it in MKDA's intro, since Shang Tsung, even though he caught Liu Kang by surprise, still got his ass whooped until Quan Chi interveined). If only he could stop the screaming

i would love to see as a secrete charaters. at my suprise, more people likes liu kang than i touhght at school. they hated that he died. but it was great for story line purposes. a

We all love liu kang here. We were a little upset he died, it's like killing ryu in street fighter. Liu kang was the main guy and must make a suprise return in mk6. But if he does return, it must be done in a really cool way, as in the dragon king is unstopable and the only one who can stop him is the legendary warrior known as liu kang. Liu can then be resurrected by the elder gods.

I would like Liu Kang to return also.

Liu Kang should definately come back. He kicked ass! And if he did, they should do a new version of his dragon fatality.

Liu Kang shouldn't return. I'm sick of all these people being killed, then being brought back to life. He should stay dead.

I think Liu Kang should come back in one of the next MK games. If not MK6 than bring him back in MK7 so he can help out with the terrible evil that's in MK7. I believe he is gonna come back at some point b/c all the other characters that died in previous MK games kept coming back. I admit thing don't seem the same w/o him.

JewelRules Wrote:
Liu Kang shouldn't return. I'm sick of all these people being killed, then being brought back to life. He should stay dead.


I agree with you , definitly.

well, maybe, but if your favorite chracter died would you want him/her to come back. if scorpion ending is used, do you want him back or stay dead. well he is already dead, but you know what i mean.

They should just put him in the krpyt as a hidden character.

I agree with you there, but my newbie friend kinda liked him...

Kung lao took a place of Liu Kang. Babe Liu became too boring, he is winning all the tornaments. So, i think, this time Shanq and Qui won. But nobody died, maybe some stupid minions did, but not a key charachters.
Abouy Liu, he could return with new look, as he entered in the body of Kano, so Kano will change also.

nah, it would be stupid to put him in after he is dead. There r exceptions tho such as Kabal.

I am glad there are others out there that realize how important Liu Kang is to Mortal Kombat's mythology.

I agree that it was a huge mistake killing him. I still can't make any sense out of it. They wanted to go for the "unexpected" plot twist (though I had a bad feeling about Liu Kang's future when Tobias left the story in the hands of someone else), but there are some things that just don't work. The "rebirth" of MK could have been done without killing Liu Kang. The gameplay itself gave the game new life. And with all the new character designs and story developments they did for the other characters, Liu Kang was just as open for character development as any other character.

Had John Tobias continued working on the series, I am pretty sure killing Liu Kang would not have been the way he would go. I love almost everything about MKDA, but the storyline has a few things that could have been worked out. It's good that they go deeper into the story with Konquest mode and all, but the story itself I'm not too pleased with. Some of the characters (in my opinion) are not all that great. Hsu Hao and Drahmin are probably my least liked characters in MK history. I don't even like looking at them, lol. There are some story elements that I really like. I do like how Kung Lao returned in MKDA, and his storyline fits the situation nicely. However, he does not replace Liu Kang.

One thing that a lot of people misunderstand is Liu Kang's role as champion of Mortal Kombat. He won the tournament by beating Goro and Shang Tsung. Ever since he gain that title of champion, people assume he wins every other installment of MK. Let me break it down and educate you guys who can't seem to see beyond a title...


MK1 - Liu Kang wins the tournament. Enough said.


MKII - No one wins the Outworld tournament, hosted by Shao Kahn. The emperor, in his efforts to, not only destroy Earth's greatest warriors, but also distract the Elder Gods from his bigger plan (revealed in MK3) may not have been completely successful. However, he was not beaten.


MK3 - It is discovered that the Earth warriors had to escape Shao Kahn's trap in Outworld. Shao Kahn failed to eliminate Earth's warriors, but was NOT defeated. Liu Kang was still the MK champion, however. His title from the previous tournament still stands, but it's only a title. He, along with fellow shaolin monk Kung Lao, instead, put their focus on reuniting the White Lotus Society. This plan came to a halt of course when Shao Kahn invaded Earthrealm. The heroes had prevented him from doing so, losing Johnny Cage to extermination squads, but all the heroes most likely had their own part in preventing the invasion. Liu Kang was probably looked at as a leader for Earth's fighters. He was the prime target of Kahn's forces, so Liu Kang surely would not have won this battle without the help of his friends. He may be good, but he's not invinsible. MK3 never stated WHO defeated Kahn, or even IF he was beaten. Another thing to remember is that this was NOT a tournament. It was an invasion. MK is a mass mythology of storyline people. A paticular game installment is merely the telling of a part of the story.


MK4 - No word of WHO defeated Kahn. Just that he was defeated. Notice how Raiden's introduction does not mention whether Kahn was killed or not? Another important thing to remember is that this also was not a tournament. It was Shinnok's attempt at invasion, only most of the invasion occured in the realm of Edenia (not very good luck for them, considering they just freed themselves from Outworld's rule). And if you read Liu Kang's profile, you notice he FAILED at his mission to save Kitana in Edenia. He's not perfect like so many here assume. But even if he were to lose a fight outside of Mortal Kombat, he'd still have the title of MK Champion. He has to be beaten in the tournament or be killed in order for Earth to lose it's champion.

MK4 had also been clued in that Liu Kang had some backstory in America from Kai's profile. MK4 was released around the time MK Mythologies: Sub-Zero was out, and when asked about the next Mythology game, John Tobias said he very much wanted to explore Liu Kang's background. MK's storyline centered around Liu's character, and he had an interesting backstory according to Tobias. Of course, Tobias had instead began work on MK Special Forces (I think he may have wanted to gain experience with a 3D adventure/fighting game before making one focusing on MKs most important character). However, he still wanted to do a game centered around Liu Kang, and had planned to do that next. Unfortunately for the game, John Tobias left the series in the middle of production of Special Forces (which is why it turned out not so great).


So, what if there was a MK Mythology game based on Liu Kang? Well, I'll tell you why Tobias wanted to do a game around this character. Liu Kang had a much deeper storyline then was apparent in any of the games. I explained this just a few minutes ago in another post. A game that would focus on Liu Kang would have revealed many things, such as the involvement & role of the Shaolin Temple in the MK universe, Liu's relation with characters like Kung Lao and Kai, perhaps some background on his brother Chow, why Liu Kang left the Order of Light to join the White Lotus Society, and how he recieved invitation to participate in Mortal Kombat when I'm sure this was Kung Lao's obligation due to his bloodline. I'm sure the Shaolin Temple wanted Kung Lao to represent them in the tournament. Yet, he left the temple for reasons never told, though judging from his MK Gold profile, he probably wanted to live a life of peace. See, he didn't take part in Mortal Kombat until his fellow shaolin brothers were killed by a group of Outworld warriors led by Baraka after Liu had reclaim the tournament for the Shaolin and Earth. Kung Lao then fights at Liu Kang's side. Kung Lao had to fight during Kahn's invasion of Earth, being a chosen warrior. After this battle, he disappeared, assumed dead. Yet, it's revealed in MK Gold that he disappeared in order to live a peaceful life according to his beliefs as a shaolin monk. He returned to fight to help in the battle against Shinnok, and settle issues with Goro. These facts lead me to believe Kung Lao may have been the one chosen by the Order of Light to fight in the Mortal Kombat tournament, yet Liu Kang was the one who received personal invitation. Why? Furthermore, Liu Kang was not with the Order of Light when he received it. He had to ask permission to represent the temple in the tournament. There must have been a reason, and this would have surely been explained in a Liu Kang Mythology game. Liu Kang must have had battles before the MK tournament to have his skill recognized. I am surprised no one has looked more closely at this piece in MK's mass mythology. Well, probably because a lot of you are more concerned with doing fatalities to care. I am just making the most likely and logical guess here on Liu, but it's something I felt should be pointed out due to many people's lack of understanding on his character.

Liu Kang's game probably would have ended up being one of my favorate games, but now that John Tobias left the series, I don't think I want to see a Liu Kang Mythology game anymore. They already made the mistake of killing him in MKDA, and I don't want to see Liu Kang's backstory messed up in too. But to anyone who thinks Liu Kang is a plain character with no background are wrong, and are hatin on him for no real reason. John Tobias probably wanted to reveal more of Liu Kang's history with a game focusing on the shaolin hero.


MKDA - New people writing the story, and what do they decide to do? Give everyone an unexpected plot twist by killing the main hero. This didn't have to be done. It was, however. The way it was done could have definately been handled better. I like how it showed Liu Kang's great skill as a fighter, kicking Shang Tsung's butt like it was no problem. It all happened too quick, though this probably had more to do with time costrants and memory. One thing I really didn't like was how they put so much focus on Liu Kang's actual defeat, wanting to make sure this unbelievable act of Liu's death would get through to the players. Was that nesessary? They sure didn't seem to care how Shao Kahn was killed by these two cowardly, hide & kill, hit & run sorcerers. All they show is a helmet fall to the ground. I guess they had to make this defeat have less of a foundation in case they needed to have Kahn brought back. Now, about this Quan Chi ending... Liu Kang must NOT return in Kano's body! That would just be stupid... Though I admit, I was delighted to see Liu Kang's soul jump into Kano's body so he could dish out a shaolin beating on Quan Chi! Too bad they didn't show this cowardly sorceror get his due. All these ending cliff hangers wouldn't be so bad if the endings were a bit longer. I can forgive them on that though, gameplay had to have the main focus. I have to say though, if they can bring Johnny Cage back after death, they most certainly can bring the main hero back! They always leave the possibilty for a character's return in this series, which is good. As long as they don't over do it.

They are creative enough to bring Liu Kang back. You guys made some good suggestions. I like what one of you said about Scorpion's ending. I was surprise to see such a popular character (Ed Boon's fav I might add), get defeated in his ending. For all those who think Liu should stay dead just because he died, I too would like to know if they'd feel the same if this rule applied to such a crowd favorate like Scorpion. Whoever made this point first read my mind.


All facts aside, in my humble opinion, Liu Kang was the man! I loved his look, his speed, and even his yells. It was just so cool! He was the true dragon of Mortal Kombat. It only makes sense that he return. Maybe now that he died (from two cowards that had to cheat to win), maybe people will be quiet about this "Liu Kang wins all the time." He's not winning tournaments here, he just won one! I think I said most of what needed to be said.

Personally, if any characters should be killed, then, in my opinion, I had enough of Kano's character. If I may take a moment to dis a character, I'd like to say I've had enough of this useless punk. Sure, he has the red laser eye thing... Without that trademark look, he's just be a plain thug. Sonya beat him once already, and that seemed like a fitting end to me. Who else... oh yeah, get rid of Hsu Hao and Drahmin. Let's have more cool characters like Kenshi instead. Ok, I spoke my mind enough for now.

Take care!

"claps" could not have said it better myself. i always tried to figure out how to say that. what you stated is really why he is my favorite. people don't understand he won only one tournament. but, do you think liu was killed to easy. i think they should have made him put up more of a fight agianst quan chi. really judging from liu's past fights, i believe liu could have taken both of them.

Thank you. Everything I said, I have said before. I just got tired of saying it for a while. I figured it was a good time to remind people again.

Yes, I do think Liu Kang was beaten too easily. But I think the actual fight against Shang Tsung was probably longer. Just look at the intro as if it were a quick look at what happened. Liu Kang didn't really lose against Quan Chi because Quan Chi didn't actually fight him. He just made a sneak attack because he's a coward. I know Liu Kang would have whooped up on both of them, and they knew it too.

There are two other things I don't understand about this part of the storyline. One, how did Quan Chi and Shang Tsung find Liu Kang? Being the champion of Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang knew he was a target against people like them. I doubt Liu Kang would give his whereabouts to just anyone. Also, training at the Wu Shi Academy, he should have had several warrior monks guarding the training grounds. Shang Tsung morphed into Kung Lao and snuck in somehow, I know. Still, it seemed like they just strolled in too easily.

Further more, the second issue is the fact that Liu Kang should also have protection from the protector of Earthrealm against those who would break the rules of Mortal Kombat. Raiden was forbidden to do anything due to the fact that he was now an Elder God, but Fujin... Where was he?! Liu Kang should have been one of his top priorities in his duty to protect this realm. He should have made certain that something like this would not happen. Raiden surely wouldn't have. Now Raiden's ending has him getting rid of his status as Elder God, becoming a rogue god so he can help protect Earthrealm. What is Fujin for then? I think they just overlooked Fujin's role in all of this.

All I can say is that MK is definately not the same without Liu Kang. His absence makes the game feel incomplete. Speaking on a personal level, Liu Kang was the character I always used in all the games. So, now that my main man is gone, it just isn't the same. If Kung Lao wasn't in the game, I don't think I'd have any character I could really get in to. Kung Lao is also a personal favorate, but MK without Liu Kang is like Street Fighter without Ryu. You just don't do that.

Liu Kang hasn't really had that long a reign as MK champion. Even the original Kung Lao lived a whole generation to compete in the next Mortal Kombat before being beaten in a fair fight by Goro. Liu Kang hasn't really been around that long in MKs Mythology just yet. Just not right...

The gameplay of MKDA is so awesome, with realistic martial arts, and everyone having, not one, but three styles to switch from during the fight. This was the perfect time to enhance Liu Kang's fighting style, and give him a new look. All those who complain about him never changing wouldn't have been able to talk any more. They had a great opportunity to do something great with Liu Kang's character, but instead decided to waste his potential and kill him. If they don't bring him back in MK6, I won't be happy, but I've been a MK fan too long to not play. Maybe when they kill Kung Lao, that's when I'll throw my controller away! But seriously, I think they will keep the possibility of bringing Liu Kang back. Kung Lao would be the best choice for being the hero if they didn't, but they'd be wise to bring the Shaolin Champion back. People obviously like the guy, the haters just seem to post more, lol. People have a lot to say when they want to vent, like I am now.

Ever notice how people always hate the characters they get beaten with the most? I made a LOT of Liu Kang haters in the arcades. Back in the day, after picking my character, I'd have people say "Na, he won't beat me with Liu Kang." Then I'd beat them badly, and embarass them in front of the friends they just gloated to (ah yes, those were the days). Then they walk off mumbling, "Man, I hate Liu Kang." Heh, learn to play the game, and don't be such a sore loser. Muwhahahaa!

Well, anyway, I better end this here before I end up venting another good read.

Take care!

I just cant seem to get it out off my mind that Liu Kang will get ressurrected, but on Shang Tsungs side.

Shang possesses Liu's soul and could easely put it back in his body but then corrupted.

I think it would be way cooler to have Liu on the bad side.

And in MK6 please give everybody their moves back!!
Raiden has a torpedo move thats done <<> not a stupid ground slide electric thingy!!.

greetz RequieM

lie kang is dead but on the other so was johnny cage he came so i suppose it is possible

It would be cooler to have an evil Liu kang.

Well, first of all...it's a GAME...you can't get into such in depth questions such as "why wasn't security tighter at the Wu Shi temple?" It's a game Liu Kang won't have the Japanese version of the secret service following him everywhere...an Intro can only be SO long...lol, Anyway, to explain for the "ease" in which Shang and Quan defeated Liu...was probably because Boon and the other members of the creative team wanted to build Quan Chi and Shang Tsung up...they wanted to make them look badass...they not only killed Shao Kahn...but they defeated Earths greatest warrior...the man that Shang Tsung had been cosumed with killing for YEARS...a battle that most people would have assumed that Liu would triumph...and he didn't...the bad guy won...I think it would be VERY cool to have Liu ressurrected as the Dragon King...or one of Shangs partners....or possibly bring Liu as a crucial part of the storyline in MK6...maybe not bringing him back AS the dragon king...but maybe Shang bringing back the Dragon King's armies...and the Dragon king himself....for the Dragon King to eventually turn on Shang himself...and Shang...knowing he can't take out the Dragon king himself, has to summon a great warrior to assist him in defending himself...having to bring back his worst enemy...in order to save his own life...i think it would add a great story...for two characters who have had a VERY long standing feud....since you would think Shang's the only one who could really bring Liu back...Liu's motivation would be stopping the Dragon King...just because after killing Shang...his next conquest would most likely be earth.

Dead.

OR, I would LOVE to see him back AS EVIl. Imagine, Liu with red glowing eyes and bloody looks.

Ill acept him back like that, OR, like Kano.

But other than that, keep him dead.

[sarcasm] YES, why not make Liu Kang suck ass by reviving him over and over again, like they did with Johnny Cage? Oh yes, a brilliant idea indeed. [/sarcasm]