While gameplay animation can be stiff and awkward, animation across the board everywhere else (story mode, Fatalities, Fatal Blows, etc.) is all top notch, and the character models, backgrounds, and lighting are really a cut above most games in the genre. I've long criticized the in-game animation work in modern MK games (and all NRS games, really) like many others have, but on the whole I can't deny that this is arguably one of the best looking Unreal Engine games around.
I messed around with it a bit last night, and I have to say this is one damn good looking game. With all of the recent Mortal Kombat 1 hype building after the gameplay reveal, I decided to reinstall Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on my PS5.