Liu Kang is one of the most recognizable fighters in the Mortal Kombat game series, and his attack sounds became familiar to players through arcade and console releases starting in the 1990s. Short clips tied to his flying and rapid kick moves spread online in gaming montages, parody fight edits and meme videos because they instantly signal martial arts action. The sound still works well today because even a very brief Liu Kang cue can make a simple hit or motion feel dramatic and game-like.