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PlayStation · Fighting / Action
ShaoLin
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Polygon Magic |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
ShaoLin is a fighting game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Polygon Magic and published by THQ. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
Polygon Magic also made Incredible Crisis and Countdown Vampires for the PS1.
ShaoLin supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing ShaoLin is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
ShaoLin cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| PAL2NTSC | 800404C2
3C00 |
|---|---|
| Infinite health P1 | 8016DF04
0200 |
| Infinite health P2/Opponent | 8016EE88
0200 |
| Infinite vitality | 30186F86
00AD |
| Infinite endurance | 30186F58
0000 |
| Max Might | 80186F80
FFFF |
ShaoLin walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
ShaoLin FAQ
When did ShaoLin come out on the PS1?
ShaoLin was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made ShaoLin?
It was developed by Polygon Magic and published by THQ.
Is ShaoLin multiplayer?
Yes. ShaoLin supports up to 2 players.
How long does ShaoLin take to play?
As a fighting game, ShaoLin typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about ShaoLin on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.