Released originally in 2005 by Midway, Shaolin Monks was a bold departure from the traditional 1v1 fighting format of the main series. Instead, it offered a fully 3D action-adventure experience centered around two of MK’s most iconic characters: and Kung Lao . Instead, it offered a fully 3D action-adventure experience
Many 2021-era "highly compressed" packs include pre-configured save files that have all characters (like Scorpion and Sub-Zero) already unlocked. Installation Guide
To use HD textures, download a texture pack and place it in the textures/[GameID]/replacements folder. Enable in the PCSX2 Graphics Settings.
Do not use a "bundled" emulator from the download site. Get it from the official PCSX2 website.