The Mortal Kombat franchise has gone through many different visual styles over the years. The original trilogy was in 2D, but it jumped into 3D computer graphics with later installments. When the franchise was rebooted in 2011, Mortal Kombat changed once again into a 2.5D fighting game, which restricts three-dimensional characters to a two-dimensional playing field. This has been the preferred visual style for all current Mortal Kombat and Injustice games, and it doesn't look like that is going to change anytime soon. Still, that doesn't mean fans haven't found ways to have a little fun with the game's visuals.
One way in particular is through a fan-made mod called MK11Hook, which changes the camera angles during battle. This mod allows users to play Mortal Kombat 11 in either a third or first-person view. With this mod installed, players can truly get an up close look at all of the gory action that MK11 has to offer.
The mod can be seen in action in a YouTube video, which starts off showing guest character Spawn fighting Sheeva from an over-the-shoulder third-person camera. It then switches to a first-person battle between Scorpion and Noob Saibot before ending on another third-person battle between Sub-Zero and Geras.
The mod provides a unique way to look at Mortal Kombat 11, especially when it comes to the game's stages. Both the foreground and the offstage walls are shown in full with this mod, revealing a level of detail that players don't normally see. It also lets players view character models up close, allowing them to see custom costumes and variations from a whole new perspective. However, putting the mod into an actual fight leaves a lot to be desired.
Depending on the character, it can be difficult to see certain animations in third person. A large character like Spawn will have many of his punches and kicks obscured by his large frame in third-person, which becomes an issue when trying to land a hit. The first-person view doesn't fare much better either, with Scorpion's moves barely registering on the camera and requiring him to be uncomfortably close to Noob to cause damage.
Both cameras suffer most when it comes to side switching special moves, like Sub-Zero's slide, with the camera shifts appearing way too fast and jarring when the moves come out. While this camera mod is a fun way to goof around with friends and see aspects of character models and stages that normally go unappreciated, it ultimately is an impractical way to play the game.