Continuing the spine-ripping success of its two siblings, Mortal Kombat 3 introduced a run button to allow players to quickly close the distance to their opponent, coupled with a run meter, as well as pre-programmed chain combos that cannot be interrupted. The game's stages also feature multiple levels, accessed by knocking your opponent through the ceiling or floor to continue the battle on a new stage. In addition to the previous games' finishing moves, Mortal Kombat 3 introduced Animalities, finishing moves that transform your character into an animal before killing your opponent. The single player mode also includes the ability to choose a skill level, and players can enter a Kombat Kode to modify the gameplay or access hidden characters.