Mortal Kombat 1 - All Character Models Comparison - MK 11 vs MK 1

[@BioHazardMortal]

2:49 in mk11 liu looks very intimidating, but in mk1 he's calmly, charismatic and still down to earth

[@charlottesgirlfriend]

funny, i think the opposite. the calmness of mk1 liu kang is kind of scary, It’s as if he knows 100 percent what he’s doing while mk11 he’s just dancing around like a child.

[@RebelTheArtGal]

@@charlottesgirlfriendYeah MK11 very much just seems like a younger self that goes "WOTAAAAAAAHHHH" while MK1 is him when grown, a true master of the arts.

[@SangNguyen-ql3qm]

Liu grew up in mind after all that experience, which makes sense. But one cannot deny that he is until mk 11 the most childish, in a good way, character Raiden: Liu Kang, keep calm Meanwhile Liu: back forward X. LMAO. Every fuxxing time. :-)

[@ellisi6439]

I think it's 2:58 where MK11 Liu Kang looks intimidating

[@xxVCLxx]

Yeah, in MK11 he is Bruce Liu, in MK1 he is Kang the conqueror :)

[@jasonmatthew8650]

I don't think Scorpion and Sub Zero's designs from MK11 can be topped. By far the coolest they've ever looked

[@jorgeblast9756]

Scorpion best lloking so far, subzero too, they look like they experienced so many battles

[@sanobunz]

they just need a little trauma

[@eraji5465]

they in mk9 >

[@adamdanieladventures]

@@eraji5465WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY THAT 💯💯

[@crystalalumina]

MK9 already topped them years ago

[@CFEKOSMOS]

I love how humble Lui Kang looks in MK1. He really is amazing.

[@MISTAH.X]

humble and also God like with infinite wisdom

[@MrLachapell]

Yes but we need shirtless Liu Kang

[@mello.1483]

@@MrLachapell No we don’t bro, let him be humble 🙏🏾

[@Sparkingzeroo]

Liu was always humble the hell are you guys talking about

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

*Modest

[@spy_magicthing8347]

Lui Kang going from a “Bruce Lee” to a much more slow and serious stance reflects all his time spent while building the timeline

[@Nula7]

the new look its better..

[@Jason-ip6wq]

His gameplay is much worse though

[@spy_magicthing8347]

@@Jason-ip6wq them getting rid of his base Bicycle kick was the worst thing ever

[@jackychang9148]

Liu*

[@Kanjilearner]

Speaking of stances, why is Netherrealm constantly changing everyone's?

[@colorwood1041]

Fun Fact: Geras is voiced by the Voice Actor who play Kotal Kahn and Li Mei is voiced by the D’vorah Voice Actress

[@edd4131]

Damn, I could definitely hear it now 🤔

[@Ghost-196]

Li mei’s voice actor is played by Kelly Hu. she’s also in a series called BMF

[@Top_G_20nine]

That’s actually cool I didn’t know that

[@littlewoodsfitness1852]

And Insomniac Spiderman voiced Smoke in MK1

[@admm3686]

I think out of all of these, Baraka had the biggest glowup. His new design is genuinely peak Baraka.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

ya he’s hot

[@michealgatling]

@@AbsoluteAbsurdAnd he’s a good ally shame he’ll most likely be dead in mk2 if they go thru with it

[@palgarr4506]

@@michealgatling Either that or completely Feral/Monster like

[@Jaden_K]

@@AbsoluteAbsurdI haven't agreed with anyone so much before

[@admm3686]

@@AbsoluteAbsurd this is 100% true. god bless

[@bat_mobile7545]

MK11 lean toward gritty, super buff boys and girls fighting each other til' dead, while MK1 went well- fitted martial artists who can turn you into bloody slushies

[@GG-lk4xf]

Mk 11 was movie like in almost everything, while mk1 is more rooted in reality in most thing... except for some fatalities that is- AHM jax AHM cryus

[@kombatking7463]

Nah mkX was more gritty and buff dudes

[@n0__b0dy48]

Mkx was way more gritty and buff bro ur trippin

[@evil1989pl]

This makes no sense lol. Male characters have ALWAYS been “buff”. It’s a fighting game, they aren’t supposed to look like BTS.

[@SofaKing2001]

​@@evil1989plThey don't look like BTS they're just younger and slimmer.

[@ericg968]

I see a lot of people mistakenly assuming the graphics aren’t as good in MK1 when it’s just a change in art style. The 3D scanned face models from MK 11 were replaced with a more hand sculpted look. That extends to the skin textures that now lack as much specularity but also gives them a rougher but more defined quality. Combined with a more saturated color palette the aesthetic of the game matches the context of Liu Kang literally hand crafting the new timeline. The game is still realistic just not trying to mimic the photorealistic style of MK11

[@lol-ot4pn]

Its worse in the sense that it lost the level of realism that the previous game had. Thats mostly it. Which is a pretty valid response as it its objectively true. You can have the vision of liu kang but keep the graphical “quality”. i doubt they weren’t trying to be as close to realism as possible. They made everything brighter and clearer but exposed the quality at the same time.

[@jiimbjimbo5263]

@@lol-ot4pnYeah definitely worse in terms of realism, But the new art style is admittedly really amazing and fits the new feelings of a new universe

[@lol-ot4pn]

@@jiimbjimbo5263 I dont evencthink its a new art style though. Direction is probably a better word for it. I feel like you can have the new feeling without loosing the quality. I personally feel like 11 even executes most of the fatalities better.

[@Elias6233]

I don't give a fuck what's the explanation, MK1 looks worse hahaha

[@BairdOThello]

I mean, I don’t know about you, but some of the looks of the characters in MK11 are pretty bad compared to MK1. MK1 looks more realistic and has more realistic facial animations. MK11 had the majority of the best designs for the characters.

[@zuperpiplup13]

11:12 I like how the two Johnnys looked at each other 😂

[@dzalva1434]

It's probably the Austin Powers' quote they mention in MK11

[@dragonpiece6721]

Each design fits their respective games. MK11 is still part of the old bloody dark kombat universe while the new one is where things got fixed and grounded. You can see it in how MK11 looks ready for war, unique for each character and badass while MK1 looks like clothes for their everyday life and has the same asian style. It feels like the culture is prominent.

[@docholiday4129]

Peace time vs war time is a very good way to look at it. Mk11 is a story about a world on the brink of destruction. Mk1 is a story of new beginnings and those who seek to undermine the peaceful harmony it has created

[@-castradomis-1773]

I like how they managed to make character designs much more grounded while still retaining a lot of the extravagance of MK11.

[@37H662]

They are hot DOG 💩 worst designs ever

[@GrogedUp]

Nicly articulated

[@GrogedUp]

They doing a tekken 4

[@carolpulma2734]

Meh MkX and 11 was grounded enough, Mk1 reboot is just generic and lousy..

[@AndyRobertooie]

They keep making the character designs more fuckin' boring... I miss how badass scorpion looked in mk9 and X.

[@ZombieXUploads]

LITERALLY, the lighting and color saturation is the only difference. MK11 has a "darker tone", while MK1 is "bright and vibrant" to mirror Liu Kang's new era of peace. Both look stunning.

[@ziel9474]

effects also look better in mk1 with the flames actually looking like one

[@jeremywright9511]

And particle effects in abilities, and stage detail, and significantly more expressive facial animation. Far from the only things

[@sebasfl.22]

personally imo mk1 is a big upgrade in quality, it looks so good

[@madrugaman6430]

My problem with Mortal Kombat 1's graphics is that the face models were very poorly done.

[@TheMetalFacevillain]

MK1's skin textures and color range is range is definitely a big step up. The characters and the game as a whole have a toned down style. Less bulky, slimer, and simpler designs overall. For some it works, for others I like the MK11 designs more. I think the same for idol poses. I think MK until 11 had terrible idle poses and MK11 was a big step up in animation quality. I think most poses in 1 are good, 11 still had some bad ones, but i do like the good mk11 poses more than the best ones in 1. So overall pretty competitive visual design in these games

[@Jipjert]

Skin textures appear worse.

[@oldfaq93]

even though mk11 had more victory poses for fighters, mk1 poses look a lot more badass to me

[@janesigabaro7593]

I still like the MK11 character models better. I think what makes everyone like the MK1 character models better is that the lighting brighter. But I think that each design and model type fits each game.

[@angelberthfloresgonzales57]

El scorpion del mk11 esta muy fachero

[@ReynzWatashi]

​@@angelberthfloresgonzales57agree

[@Pooky1991]

I like the det a il in the facial expressions

[@alyasVictorio]

Offtopic but is MK1 using Lumen lighting-wise?

[@钟宇杨]

因为11的蝎子和1的蝎子根本不是一个人，11的蝎子是半藏，1的蝎子是奎良😂

[@haivenlopez]

I love to think the different art styles and etc fit better into the storyline and how we're in a completely different timeline which MK1 feels exactly like that so they did such a good job with the overall designs, style and storytelling

[@Sigkrashorts]

Mortal Kombat 11 look more like *"warriors"* and Mortal Kombat 1 more like *"martial artists"*

[@SurpremeCalamitas]

It's totally understandable, cuz the timeline is made based on Liu Kang's image

[@rodrigovelasquez4742]

Además que recuerda que todos iniciaron siendo eso, artistas marciales

[@AP-Design]

It's hard to compare. Visually, they both look great and excel in different ways. If I could credit one thing to MK1, it's that it has the most consistent amount of major improvement to character design that I have seen in an MK game. Mileena, Baraka, Reptile, Li Mei, Reiko, Havik, and Ashrah each have some of their best appearances in MK1. There are a few gems that will be hard to beat in MK11, though, like Sindel, Fujin and Scorpion.

[@angelinadash2396]

it's not hard to compare at all, if you know EXACTLY WHAT TO LOOK FOR. So when you're someone like me, who is EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PC GRAPHICS, WILL NOTICE THE TINIEST OF DETAILS. But even if you don't notice the tiniest details, there is one VERY HUFE DETAIL THAT MAKES THE MK1 LOOK AT ODDS COMPARED TO MK11. MK1'S CHARACTERS LOOK VERY PLASTIC-Y, they don't have that subsurface scattering dynamic lighting like those from mk11. Better shadows OVERALL, but why downgrade the characters, the NUMBER ONE THING YOU'RE LOOKING AT THE ENTIRE TIME?!?

[@Spaghettioss69]

@@angelinadash2396 It's not only about graphics y'know? It's also art style and art direction so chill down

[@angelinadash2396]

@@Spaghettioss69 in other games, YES you would be right. But this is MORTAL KOMBAT. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE IMMERSED IN THE FIGHT, ALL THE GORE AND BLOOD MUST BE CONVINCING AS IF IT CAME STRAIGHT FROM REAL LIFE, ALBEIT AMPED UP HOLYWOOD STYLE! FOR THIS TYPE OF GAME IT EXTREMELY BENEFITS FROM THE PHOTOREALISTIC LOOK! ALL WHEN THE CHARACTERS LOOK LIKE PLASTIX LIKE THOSE FROM A COMIC BOOK, THE IMMERSION IS INSTANTLY KILLED! I NO LONGER FEEL LIKE I'M A PART OF THE UNIVERSE, BUT NOW JUST PLAYING ANOTHER FIGHTING GAME!

[@angelinadash2396]

@@Spaghettioss69 also, IT'S 2023. MK IS NO LONGER MADE BY AN INDIE GAME STUDIO, SUCH AS DISNEY OR TEAM 17. NETHERREALMS IS A TRIPLE A STUDIO AT THIS POINT! IT'S FINE US THEY DON'T UPGRADE, BUT THEY SHOULD NEVER EVER DOWNGRADE! WHAT'S THE POINT OF MAKING EVERYTHING ELSE LOOK PHOTO REALISTIC WHEN THE LITERAL CHARACTERS THEMSELVES NOW LOOK LIKE WAX FIGURES?!?

[@snackeater4990]

@@Spaghettioss69Pretty sure he’s a troll or just someone who takes things way too seriously 😂

[@illustratyr3620]

I think I like the character designs in MK11 a little better than MK1, with only a few minor exceptions. MK1 is still awesome tho. The gameplay is way better

[@trlegendario]

Geras MK11= Mike Tyson Geras MK1= Arnold Schwarzenegger 🤔

[@decas5505]

I mean the character design un MK1 was done more in a more simple style as a reference to the old games. IMO i like more the designs of MK1 for how simple they are, You can see every detail of their outfits and enjoy every detail of it while on MK11 they have the same problem that modern super heroes movies has: Take a simple design and just add a bunch of lines, stripes, metal and black to it to make it "cool"

[@Chippy247]

I like the designs of Sub Zero(Kuai Liang),Johnny Cage,Sindel and Shang Tsung in MK11 And the Designs of Kitana,Tanya,Geras and Reptile looks way better in MK1 except Tanya because she wasn't in Mk11 but she looks better than she does in MKX

[@أغانياجنبيةجميلة-غ7ف]

mk11 is bitter.

[@kodemasterx]

The costumes in the third act were stupidly over the top and ridiculous, it seems like they are running out of ideas, keep it classic and keep simple, they are making the same mistakes they did with the PS2 MKs when it comes to costumes.

[@PANDORA3.0]

For me mk11 wins this easily,NR did a good job in combining photorealism and practicality with classic style designs and the fact that the characters in mk1 have no idle animations just make them look too 'gamelike' imo

[@x-ScaryBerry-x]

Watching this makes me miss the dynamic intros and outros in MK11.

[@ziel9474]

Also notice how the clothes in mk1 actually have wrinkles on them and seems thin like an actual clothing. In mk11 every character with a fiber cloth looked like those clothes have pads inside them that makes it look thick

[@kman55w]

I mean i wouldn't go into battle without some protection

[@sir_will_iam]

It's insane how amazing they both look in their own right with the only difference being that 1 is more colorful.

[@Aspen-nf3td]

Yeah! I love how they both look amazing, with only difference being the lightning. Amazing upgrade for a next generation game. Can't wait to buy it!

[@dripfoe_3307]

​@@Aspen-nf3tdNot really much of a amazing upgrade if it's just the color brightness lol. Cool game nonetheless.

[@baswanabanana]

I wouldn’t say that it's just the lighting and colouration that’s different, but it’s also more stylised and less realistic than the previous game.

[@Hakaishi00]

It is literally downgraded

[@alexojideagu]

1 they look more human

[@hidingly]

mortal kombat 1 seems so much more vibrant and brighter than what they’ve done with mortal kombat previously it’s like we’ve achieved peace

[@MTA98]

Wait until you play story that peace don't last long lol

[@Gorecatto]

​@@MTA98despite what happens in the story , overall it feels way less grim than previous MK

[@shawziiz5031]

That the point. It was a universe craft by Liu Kang, make sense it look peace and beautiful. And indeed, for hundred of years, Liu Kang's universe was at peace until MK1 story take place. That just show Liu Kang did succeed creating a peaceful world for quite long before MK1 bs happen.

[@PLSE_SND_BY_]

The models of mk1 are fantastic but idk man, I don't think any scorpion outfit will ever beat mk11 for me. I love that it's got the badass hood and facemask, some armor but still slim. It's just 👌

[@suspiciousmonkey1234_]

I'm such a big fan of the MK11 designs that i prefer them over the MK1 designs

[@silviovieiraart]

I prefer them too💯

[@MayMay-20000]

Above everything, I’m grateful for how colorful MK1 is , the scenarios are a delight to look at and the lightning is so natural and well placed, there was something so muted and almost wax like looking in the MK models that I never liked, love both games though but so far, I’m enjoying MK1 greatly

[@BuildSituation]

Luttle kiddies love colours just like fortnite kids

[@pichfahsai4934]

@@BuildSituationAs an artist, I am offended (Sorry had to say it.)

[@StomeAura]

@@BuildSituation “You like colors in your games? Ha! I only play my games in black and white with the saturation all the way down like a real man 🤬🤬🤬”

[@BasiliskDark536]

​@@BuildSituationah yes because color and pleasing environments are for kids, next time they should just put one map in the game and it's just a void because no colors at all are super manly

[@Dibi1821]

I agree. They went back to the MK9 type style

[@bakurasensei]

MK1’s presentation is overall way better, but alot of the victory outros in 11 are so much better. Liu Kang’s idle stance also got majorly downgraded. I’m really gonna miss the 3 line intros too

[@assassin8636]

I'm going to miss those 3 intros too, but his idle animation isn't a downgrade he's a God now so it makes sense to change his idle

[@Maggotdeth38]

The outros I'm gonna miss the most. Tired of seeing the same ones everytime I win a match . I hate how we payed 70$ for a watered down game .

[@ggrogan]

liu’s mk1 idle stance is very mature and humble which follows well with his development

[@assassin8636]

@SlipperyPickledCucumber Jesus man it's not watering down please don't start with this

[@TFAric]

@@assassin8636 Parts are watered down like customization and intros.

[@joelhardaway1143]

So I learned that both of these scorpions are two different people, hanzo is the OG scorpion that we all know and the New scorpion is actually kuai liang who is usually sub zero.

[@Brevski]

I love jin Sakai but I wished they kept scorpions voice actor from mk11 he sounded just as baddass as subzero did

[@outmaneuver4217]

It’s funny that in a Scorpion-Smoke interaction, they mentioned Hanzo as their newest member. We might see some cooking in the next game.

[@frey6955]

spoiler alert, hanzo is kuai liang successor for scorpion, i think they're making the characters origin more grounded and add explanation for each conflicts

[@TheMuscleMage06]

Yes. Everyone knows this.

[@jico5147]

@@frey6955that’s not much of a spoiler. if anything it’s just a guess because we know he’s there but not what he’s doing there.

[@static_shockz]

I prefer alot of MK11 design choices over mk1 love both overall but I hope they implement some old mk11 skins in mk1

[@pjayx7320]

I think what's happening here is that MK 1 has far superior background details compared to 11. However, unless you really start noticing the small improvements in character details in MK 1, the characters still look better and polished to the untrained eye in MK 11. This really shines when you look at the comparisons of models like, Shang Tsung, Geras, Sonya and Kano.

[@SystemWave]

I think it's just personal preference. I like Kitanas model in 11 over mk1. Design wise....I'm trying to stay objective about it. I feel the same way about sub and scorp...their essence to mk lies within 11 over 1 but I guess that is the point for the whole rehash...

[@Chips9741]

Especially the hair compared to 11. I see why they used a vibrant colour pallette in mk1 to let the players know its fresh start and a prosperous new beginning in liu King's timeline compared to mk11 when the realms are in th brink of chaos and collapse. One thing I miss in mk1 is the ending pose compared to mk11 which gives me goosebumps when I first saw them !

[@someguy2315]

Crazy how much better their idle stances got in MK1

[@m7ray]

I will simply object. No

[@Gman18]

I agree They move waaaay less and more realistic They are not showing off of doing random animations like screaming and shit They are more focused on the opponent

[@pimpinjt123]

Better? Nah

[@jonathanberki1809]

That's subjective, I personally liked the extra idle animations and flourishes over the static poses we got in Mk1, imo it adds more to the character.

[@legacytag]

I'll admit I prefer the newer ones too, but I don't dislike older ones. The MK1 stances feel more realistic, like how actual seasoned fighters would fight.

[@cxstevens2598]

Most impressed with sindels transformation. She’s been looking so animated now she looks completely believable and realistic and stunning. All her graphics in story mode blow me away

[@MilkshakeGuruTTV]

She went from boss milf in mk11 to just being a slightly older clone of her daughters and li mei. I like old sindel better. Don't even care for her new move set either. Actually I feel like all females in MK1 had the issue of "same face". Because 3 of them did and li mei wasn't far off despite being different. But her having the same color palete as sindel and mileena didn't help either. And the fact all the others look so damn like made megan foxes face stand out even more on screen when ever nitara showed up. And that just fully kills immersion when ever her face or voice is on screen lol.

[@13rix29]

Not a fan of her gorilla hair tho

[@charlottesgirlfriend]

yessss. something about her face model in 11 seemed off to me. she’s looks great in 1

[@roverlimao1944]

11 Sindel is better

[@datboy174]

​@@MilkshakeGuruTTV Sindel and Li Mei are supposed to look similar because they had the same person for face models; Kelly Yu

[@andybaek4203]

I will say that art style being different is one of the biggest factors when it comes to their differences and also the fact that shadows in MK11 has helped the characters feel more in detailed and in depth. But I will say, I think the team during MK11 was focusing more on character models and details while the team during MK1 was focusing more on the special effect visuals and background stages. The minor detail in each character in MK11 looks very well done, you look at Johnny Cage's sunglasses, it shows all the reflections in the background compared to MK1. But, MK1 represents such a beautiful background. it feels more in depth and has created a fight scene where the characters actually seem like they are fighting there. The effects too are really good, the water from Rain and the winds from Kitana just make their attacks feel more emphasized. Don't get me wrong, I love both games and both have their different styles, not a con to both of them.

[@AmirGTR]

You nailed it.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Why does mk 11 look better but mk1 is still harder to run

[@Wen6543]

@@jmgonzales7701 MK11 graphics already are awesome so to say which one looks "better" is mainly a subjective opinion. For me MK1 looks and feels better, much more details, colors, shadows, movements, etc. at the same time, specially in the stages, and that means a lot since MK11 still looks and feels superb.

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@Wen6543 really? Hmm idk. I think mk 11 looks good due to the shading.

[@andybaek4203]

@@jmgonzales7701 Its definitely because of the fighting stages and the particle effects of each special effect. Those take a lot of room of storage and you can see how in MK11 that the stages are not focused that well. Like the water movement in the fountain in the Wu Shi Dragon Grotto has a lower FPS animation when the screen slows down for the ending pose. Compared to MK1, each stage has an almost close to perfection detail, with each npc character model behaving almost like an actual character that you fight with. Like I said too about the special effects, each special effect is detailed with particle effects, and we see all the water movement and the winds have good detail. So I think those things are the reason why they take the game a lot more harder to run with

[@fernandolemus5965]

I think we can all agree that both Mk 1 and Mk 11 Shang Tsungs are top tier portrayals of him 🔥🔥🔥

[@BarsusDraco]

Agreed. Shang Tsung always looked ass in all mk games. The way NRS designed him in mk11 and mk1 is just perfect

[@ricardoferreira5151]

MK 11 looks much superior in the character design

[@jacegarcia3255]

The thing is, we are comparing the older wiser versions of the characters vs the new origins version of the characters. In Mk11 they have already fought with years of anguish, while Mk1, their pain is just starting. It's like comparing a sapling vs a tree. Both have its beauty in the time they are thought. Mk1 Mileena is my favourite because the gold platings show the regal aesthetic more. However, the Mk1 Sektor and Cyrax look like action figures... But still makes sense because they haven't been upgraded yet like the first iron man suit.

[@Knollcgcolonie]

about time someone gets it

[@OGStarlightKY]

Let’s also not forget the different styles and aesthetics that each game possesses.

[@devathey]

wall said my brother

[@MastrDante]

What do you mean? Mk11 is technically set at the start of mk1. The only characters are battle hardened are Johnny cage, the mk kids and jax. Rest of the cast are brought from the past and are technically starting fresh as well.

[@heistingcrusader_ad3223]

Isn't Sektor and Cyrax's look like that as a callback to their first design?

[@K2niarDneK]

I actually really like the more reserved designs for the Earthrealm characters in MK1. I also love the designs in MK11, but it feels a lot more like a set of comic book characters than fantasy martial artists.

[@ThePatxiao]

I mean makes sense since MK1 is more like the origin story when MK11 it's been a decades of fighting against the other realms and various evil gods and conquers.

[@assassin8636]

​@ThePatxiao you're right about that

[@K2niarDneK]

@@ThePatxiao The past versions of the MK11 characters, which are the ones I have minor issues with, are from MK2 and just before MK3. They haven't been doing that for long. Kung Lao is especially bad.

[@RicochetForce]

That's a really good observation! MK11's are definitely fully embracing a comic book style of extremely ornamental, flashy presentation. MK1 is absolutely more reserved in its aethetic. That said, the materials, shading, lighting, etc... are noticeably better in MK1. The benefits of a new generation of hardware.

[@Choppa773]

Mk11 character models still better in every way.

[@legacytag]

The MK1 special effects are so good by comparison. Lui Kang's Fire, Reptile's acid, Sub-Zero's ice, etc. All rendered beautifully. 11 isn't bad by any means but its clear they only wanted to push it further than that game ever did when it came to 1.

[@RicochetForce]

Yeah, the latest generation of consoles allowed to use really dynamic lighting that MK11 just can't really match.

[@wuvyyyyy]

​@@RicochetForceMK 1 was also Made for switch tho. I don't think the power of new gen console matter, probably the effect of the updated engine they use.

[@RicochetForce]

​@@wuvyyyyy That was pure foolishness. Of COURSE the new generation matters. When the PS5 and XSX launched the PS4 and X1 were SEVERN years old. The new machines have dramatically better hardware, but more importantly, they have far more up to date software and standards which makes a substantial difference.

[@wuvyyyyy]

@@RicochetForce my point is, it is still Made with switch version in mind, which is way weaker than the PS4 and xbox one hardware, so probably the last gen console could run this game. And the fact that MK 11 was Made in unreal engine 3 while MK 1 was Made in unreal engine 4 which is a huge step up from unreal engine 3 lightning wise.

[@RicochetForce]

@@wuvyyyyy Uh, you're making really big claims here. "It's made with the Switch version in mind." There is nothing supporting this at all. MK1 leaned heavily on the strengths of the modern hardware and software techniques and standards of the 4K twins. It's clear that their hardware spec was the target hardware not the Switch. They were the platform used in promotional materials and demo events. The Switch version was hidden the entire time until release. And the biggest improvements in UE4 are not just "lighting". And that's before the fact that we know NRS heavily modifies the UE in their games (MK11 comes from such a decision). Come on man, have you actually looked at the engine improvements and features from UE3 to 4? What's going on here is simple: MK1 was made with the PS5/XSX as the target, and the gulf of power between them and the Switch means a greater sacrifice of fidelity had to me made. By comparison the PS4/XB1 consoles targeted by MK11 are much closer to the Switch's hardware spec. So there was less to sacrifice to hit an acceptable performance level. Which is something we've been seeing in ports for 35+ years.

[@RashidAbtahy]

loved mk 11 character models and character designs

[@RainierFajardoProduction]

MK11 has better character models plus cooler outro animation, although the intro is a bit repetitive and the background isn't that great but the muscle, clothes and faces of characters are super cool MK1 on the other hand was super vibranr, with lightning improvement fits for my eyes. Models are still on point (props for improving mileena!) And btw, their effects are much beautiful and the moves and characters are all pleasing to the eyes. MK11 is canon to the universe so it makes sense while MK1 is just Liu Kang's recreation so it was super vibrant compare to the corrupted world

[@dpiero1814]

I agree !

[@stuckwchuck]

the fluidity in the graphics of MK1 is so dope. Raiden's hand shaking and facial expression as the thunder god powers course through his body, Baraka's Tarkat being a real affliction, Sindel Sindel Sindel, Super Smug ShangTsung checking out his magics more than you in idle stance,....The expressions bring so much life to these characters.

[@hurricane7727]

That's Because Mk1 Raiden is Still Human etc . I feel if Mk11 Raiden met him aka Old Raiden we see in mk1 he would Teach him how to better control the Amulet.

[@stuckwchuck]

@@hurricane7727 yeah. it's cool that they added that to emphasize the power isn't his own.

[@alexp.4902]

Would it be a weird similaritie that while MK11 Liu Kang takes inspiration from Bruce Lee, MK1 Liu Kang takes inspiration from Ip man and Jackie Chan

[@herdiansyah9982]

Yeah. Kinda tired seeing a lot game character with bruce lee inspiration. Glad MK1 made less of it

[@zyrioc6243]

Its not bruce lee buf Jet li

[@alexp.4902]

@@zyrioc6243 yea! That would make sense a lot more

[@Jotsukko]

10:05 Geras outro being cold af in both games is so cool

[@pastorofmuppets9346]

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

[@Khann_2102]

​@@pastorofmuppets9346Star Wars reference

[@zeussoulhd2169]

Bro that finger snap goes so hard

[@mast3rchi3f47]

Kung Lao's idea for his blade hat is just genius😂

[@llamacrank95]

I love how ,all the main characters stances from mk1 are reflecting their nature .loved Shang tsung Liu ,mama sindel and her daughters,Baraka ,syzoth,lei mei and Raiden.

[@ferdyhoshigakitube]

Winning pose in MK11 is much much better

[@samueldeandrade8535]

Now that's a freaking well made video comparison. Thank you very much.

[@16Vagabond]

Kung Lao is actually cute in MK1. I like it.

[@GG-lk4xf]

Everyone in mk 1 got hotter lol, Reptile, melina, hell in my opinion even baraka did

[@sebatheepik]

​@@GG-lk4xfidk what you see in Baraka like it's been the same from the beginning

[@GG-lk4xf]

@@sebatheepik idk, something abotu him not being a mindless blood thirty beast man and instead being an ex merchant fighting for the atleast a cure for his people does something to improve his image

[@sebatheepik]

@@GG-lk4xf oh you mean that? I was referring to the design lol

[@GG-lk4xf]

@@sebatheepik lmao, yeah his design is pretty much the same, but his face is more chizzled and sharp

[@alexojideagu]

If you don't believe MK1 is more detailed, look at Sindel. 13:30 Mk11 she looks like a shiny plastic doll. MK1 she has incredible detail she looks human.

[@POVmanface]

I don’t gaf

[@danlinhhoho]

Kudos to the effort they put in detailing the emotion of the characters in mk1👏 especially in their eyes

[@sv110392]

Basically the main difference that I see although mk11 does have some emotion in their faces, MK1 shows a lot more depth in facial animation

[@Malice_was_banned]

I feel like the best way to describe both games is mk11 is very far into the story obviously and everyone is just so very old and pretty much the same and remains the same throughout mk9 and mk10 and mk11 but mk1 being the refresh of the timeline it is just makes things so much younger and newer but at the same time keeps elements like for instance raiden. I love the new young raiden and how patient he is and respectful it’s great. I really get a father son duo dynamic from raiden and liu kang in this new timeline with liu kang giving off maybe dad vibes which since he created them I guess is kinda true

[@chimerachannel3554]

That Geras synchronization was insane 10:07 the best one 😍😍

[@brycelor8403]

Shang Tsung shifting back into himself in MK11 will never get old

[@wat5]

I notice that Geras design matches the time keeper, in mk11 it was Kronika and mk1 is Liu Kang

[@yourpalmalika]

Mk11 designs & graphics were PEAK. it's very hard to top that 😭😭

[@yourpalmalika]

However mk1 models brim with personality!!!

[@siliswest498]

It’s not a good thing when the last game in the series looks better then the latest.

[@Eyeyorot]

​@@siliswest498Because gaming graphics peak since late ps4 games release. Look at Fighterz z for example on ps4

[@yourpalmalika]

@@siliswest498 agreed. also i got mk1 and the invasion mode + seasons look dumb as hell

[@SvenS2]

I honestly prefer the art style of MK11, however MK1 feels a lot more like a movie. Like, their wardrobe is something which would be used irl in a movie set, and isn't something which would hinder the actors too much

[@yayothejowen2541]

MK11 is such a beautiful and cinematic looking game

[@arrownoir]

I prefer the MK11 intros and most of the designs.

[@butterccm]

It’s interesting to compare such different takes on art style and also age. In MK11 it’s all of their final appearances or as they are after years of Kombat. MK1 is a restart so you get some literal new faces as well as just much younger familiar faces. It’s somewhat confusing but interesting.

[@fayadx7922]

Mk1: subzero, scorpion, kunglao, shang tsung,raiden look the same face Mk11: faces are more varied

[@robertovalentini4732]

This!

[@kardleis]

Bruh they are asian mate, I am asian myself and I know it. That's how we look.

[@bweaddss]

@@kardleisdoesnt really change what they said, but yeah that's true

[@kardleis]

@@bweaddss i'm not denying what they said, i'm just explaining the reason

[@qetaciled]

if you really gonna say they look the same in mk1 then youre blind. at least sub zero and scorpion looks the same because they are *brothers*

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

I love how MK11 Fire God Lui is still bouncy and energetic while MK1 Fire God Lui is more reserved and Flowing, it's basically stating that Lui after absorbing Raiden was still figuring out his powers snd by the tine of MK1 Lord Lui is nore calm and powerful its so awesome seieng the change

[@theboiwho8pasta]

If you watch the separate ending cinematics of the Kombatants, you will see that Hanzo Hasashi returns to the new timeline. Not as scorpion but as a protege of smoke.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+theboiwho8pasta I was shocked to hear and see that.

[@Rodrigo_B_Viana]

Where is smoke there is fire

[@mexxhan5981]

I was surprised Geras didn't have a line to Kuai Liang as Scorpion that went something like, "In prior timelines, your student Hanzo held the Scorpion mantle." Or a line to Bi-Han that went something like, "In prior timelines, Kuai Liang earned the Sub-Zero mantle after you died."

[@wolfpackleaderalpha]

My only real reservation with MK11 vs MK1 models was that they didn't bring back Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa to play Shang Tsung again.

[@jayv7006]

The voice actor did a good job, but his new face looks busted. Wish they used Cary's face again.

[@Niverno.]

Tagawa*

[@monkpool]

I get that that MK1 Shang Tsung is supposed to be young and less experienced but come on, who else can be Shang Tsung but Tagawa

[@assassin8636]

​@@jayv7006his face looks fine too me

[@RicochetForce]

Dude, that was a one time deal. Cary's getting on in years, be happy we got it at all.

[@hokies1858]

Expression and modeling from MK11 isTOP

[@finalaleks.6663]

3:06 the look of a warrior ready to throw at all waking moments vs the look of a deity who knows he's won the battle before it's even begun

[@DandySlayer13]

My takeaways from this is that MK1 has better hair and skin textures and the lighting is a huge improvement over MK11 but the overall models and the photo-realistic faces in MK11 look leagues better than the handcrafted look of MK1. The overall designs of the characters are great in both I my opinion but I still prefer the more busy look of the MK11 roster but I do like the pared down look of the MK1 roster due to nostalgia. Also their idle animations really help deliver a lot of character to the kombatants in MK11 instead of just standing there like they do in MK1. Also victory animations for a vast majority of the cast in MK11 feel really cool and cinematic compared to MK1's more pared down animations. Also they did Geras dirty in MK1 by slimming him down from the tank he was in MK11. I wish we could see JCVD with the MK11 photo realistic face.

[@dreadlocsamurai4241]

Nah like him better in this game

[@MBBlues]

I agree

[@lag00n54]

To be fair mk1 is basically a reset So it makes sense their costume is simpler like simple martial art kinda like uniform As lots of the characters just kinda started in the story

[@DandySlayer13]

@@lag00n54 Which is why I stated I still liked these pared down designs. Klassic Nostalgia.

[@chilledd2137]

Eye texture and shine is better in MK1 though, I get uncanny valley from MK11 lol

[@Ravitz18]

6:27 This synchronicity was incredible

[@funstudying]

I'll have to admit Kung Lao has by far the BEST facial expression in the entire roster! Well... at least to me 😍

[@ElBandito]

Johnny is the king of facial expressions.

[@redfive6020]

Am i the only one that hates that they changed the victory screen to a freeze frame instead of the slow motion shot?

[@courtneyhudson9368]

Also loved the slow motion effect in victory on the mk 11 it looked awesome

[@NightCursedGearsofWar]

A lot of them look WAY cooler and scary in MK11 than MK1

[@kevine9474]

Well yeah, they're all younger.

[@komikherif5427]

and also the new era is way more peaceful than mk11's universe specifically for the earthrealm characters they didn't have as much deadly battles as they had in other games

[@psyche1988]

Uhm no dum dum, different art style that doesn't match at all with the MK franchise. MK11 is superior in every way to this abomination.@@kevine9474

[@toomastom3827]

Ohhhhh edgy and dark 🕶️🌑 Good for you...

[@Rivər]

@@toomastom3827 Not everyone has to share your opinion y'know. MK was originally an edgy and dark game in the first place.

[@waynemorgan6153]

They should've kept the MK 11 designs for "pre-crisis" Titan/Keeper of Time characters even if it were just for the story mode cutscenes.

[@michealgatling]

Exactly especially when Liu showed a certain someone flashbacks and it was literally from mk11 and that special kameo

[@carlosolivo2904]

Customization and intros are the things I will miss from mk11

[@laminnabam2299]

Why Scorpion in MK 1 looks like a generic anime teen boy with a scary mask?😭😭

[@hurricane7727]

He and Sub Zero in Mk1 in Mk Deadly Alliance Outfit looks like a Cosplayer

[@UnaTalCasey]

Because in mk1 he and the others are young

[@Aupsic-hh5sy]

For the Tarkatans, it seems like they took a lot of inspiration from the Blade movies. They look just like the vampires, especially Mileena with that split mouth

[@-kg-2999]

Gotta love Mk1 Liu Kang here, he really sold on "the god that gave up his power" ( "god" here means Titan). He looks very humble and his new stance is calm & collected, great contradiction to his mk11 counterpart considering how wise he must has been in the latest game.

[@hurricane7727]

Mk11 Liu Kang only Just Became Fire God Though

[@Cyanmint-Gacus]

Liu kang gets mature and humble after eons

[@timestamper9589]

I just LOVE the robots with their classic look. I simply can't think of a better design. It's just like Darth Vader, Robo Cop or Master chief. They figured out their look like pretty much since the beginning. The ones from 11 look like edgy, over the top, generic robot, idk

[@realamericannegro977]

Facts

[@ziel9474]

Mk1 liu kang actually seems like he is his own god while in mk11 he looks like an actual fusion of him and raiden which makes sense

[@Youtuber-qb7rx]

I really like the darker aesthetic of mk11

[@yurgen95]

I like a lot more MK11 artstyle it uses a lot of shiny metal and shadows, meanwhile MK1 depends a lot more on fabrics and light sources. I don´t know if it is because of the lightsources in MK1 compared to MK11 but I think skin texture looks a lot better on MK11

[@anonymouslydone7683]

Very cool comparison. I get the everyone will not appreciate the look of the newer MK. But it is what it is.

[@pepehavanna]

Raiden y Sindel en el 11 sin lugar a dudas son impresionantes. Sindel en el MK1 está genial pero la del 11 es su mejor diseño

[@leviatanfuck]

Siento que el aspecto asiático a Sindel no le va, prefiero la del 11, mucho mejor, a algunos personajes los desmejoraron muchísimo, otro ejemplo es Tanya, para mi el diseño mas horrible que pudieron hacer.

[@NOTOUTGAMERSWORLD]

Yes 11 Sindel is beauty.

[@Kev.sgz1]

​@@leviatanfucksindel y kitana me gustan mucho mas los del mk11

[@Luciusthestorms]

MK11 just seems so much more polished. The images look nicer also Mileena's victory pose in 11 is just so creepy lol.

[@johncastillo2194]

Mileena had such a downgrade in mk1. idk why they made her jaw unhinge, no other tarkatans have that. She’s supposed to be a mix of sexy & disgusting, in mk1 she’s just disgusting.

[@RockSp-oe1jl]

ikr@@johncastillo2194

[@Aw_Tizzy]

@@johncastillo2194I like the decrease of ‘sexiness’ since the disgusting gore contrasts the brightness and colour in this game:]

[@keke48018141]

I definitely like the mk11 models and the depth added to them by the lighting and shadows, and all the extra crevices and crevices there me be in the skin like the comparison for Baraka. But I will say mk1 has gorgeous visuals and stunning stages. And I do think SOME of the outfits for many of the characters had far more intention behind it. Like the comparison with mileena’s outfits, her mk1 attire has so much more purpose and personality and is far superior. The in game graphics and textures are also more superior in mk1, but that doesn’t correlate with the actual models.

[@rodricktuan]

1:00 the clear downgrade in scorpion's victory pose💀i'm dead

[@cole123456789hero]

The lighting direction is different in MK1, with more soft lighting, while MK11 uses more studio-like lighting that highlights more details.

[@jas_094]

I liked 11 better, darker shadows and more detail

[@fakehappyfilms]

my girl kitana always coming through with the upgrades 🔥🔥

[@viramarietalingting4202]

Kitana MK11 is so beautiful.

[@deadseven3474]

Rain's new design should be the standard. Him being more of a wizard-type character fits his regal pompousness a lot more than his weird Katar thing, but also I think it kinda just makes him even more distinct from the other ninjas.

[@Pangtime]

Strongly disagree. MK1's version of Rain is the worst one to date. He was sick in both MK9 and MK11.

[@deadseven3474]

@@Pangtime MK9 I can totally vibe with, but MK11? He was wack as hell there. Ok, to be fair the Katar thing was weird but it turning into a trident tip was a cool way to add to the water theme, I'll give props where it was do.

[@rajaoscar7123]

​@@deadseven3474yeah bro, the rain design on the mk 1 is the best he looks demigod, compared to the mk 11 trying hard to look like a ninja

[@PureSama]

Nah, should’ve been a ninja again with a water katana this time

[@doodoo2065]

Imo his Armageddon design is one of the few ones that could actually work in the modern era. I mean, he managed to look like a ninja and like royalty at the same time, which is the whole point of what a Rain design should look like imo

[@maxtruty]

I'm not trying to be biased but I really prefer almost all of the MK11 designs

[@catbellyrubber6075]

Kuai Liang as scorpion feels like a fever dream

[@unavela]

Anybody else feel that Sub-Zero's and Scorpion's faces look damn near the same? Similar thing for raiden and kung lao

[@aeh5109]

The lighting in MK1 is absolutely stunning

[@L0U149]

I love how vibrant mk1 is, the colour pops

[@victorsoung]

I'm still very impressed by the graphics of mk11 on ue3, these two look like 2 different games released in one-two years period

[@Nova_bruh]

Wow! A game released in 2019 can graphically challenge a game released in 2023. 😳

[@ihavenoidea1304]

Becouse mk1 is goibg for style, while mk11 for realism, Both are diffrent. You cant compare red dead 2 to hollow knight

[@minefromblackmonday]

@@ihavenoidea1304 that is wrong. Saturation changed it.

[@RicochetForce]

Comparisons on KZbin are not the best considering the aggressive compression going on. It flattens otherwise large differences. For example, the lighting, materials, shadows, effects, etc... are much better in MK1. Also, a big difference here is that the game's aesthetic changed. The dropped the desaturated look, the color grading is different, they moved away from very heavy dramatic shadows.

[@slugmaballs1444]

nigga why you talking as if its been 10 years since the last mortal kombat, it's been only 4 years. It's the same engine and you can barely notice any difference between the 2 games, it's not like the graphical jump that happened in mk9 and mk10 or mk10 and mk11.

[@CarbonGearSolid]

Everything pre-C19 looks better!

[@mixaliss616]

Mk1 is such a huge dowgrade in character designs... Mk11 and mkx were top tier... Especially mk11 scorpion is Sss tier... Mk1 designs ate bottom tier almost...i think almost all characters had better skins in all previpus mortal kombats

[@Jinsei_Realm]

I liked old Liu kang and Shao kahn

[@Gman18]

Liu kang lost his bruce lee yells Like he doesnt do it anymore He became more relaxed

[@ImSoConfucius]

You can only hear them during his fatal blow. But yeah, dudes been alive for eons, he’s pretty chill

[@lightsf9771]

He doesn't need to scream like a monkey to summon a black hole anymore

[@AwakenZen]

He became IP Man now

[@Pitte84]

he use jet li style in his new timeline lol