In the distant future, a monopolistic and technological corporation called Ultratech organizes a fighting tournament known as "Killer Instinct". Many fighters answer the challenge to participate, including several of Ultratech's experimental warriors. To increase the tournament's challenge, Ultratech utilizes a technology that can create bridges between alternate dimensions, releasing a creature known as Eyedol. Eyedol is a two-headed ancient warrior that was imprisoned along with his bitter rival, Gargos. Some warriors enter the tournament to seek glory or escape. Other fighters are attempting to bring an end to Ultratech's corruption.

Killer Instinct is a Rare developed fighting game published by Nintendo (and distributed in the arcades by Midway). Killer Instinct (or "KI" among its fanbase) is a 2D fighting game that features 3D rendered sprite based graphics. Players choose from 10 characters: Orchid, Cinder, Jago, Glacius, Fulgore, Riptor, Sabrewulf, Spinal, T.J. Combo, and Thunder.

Killer Instinct is known for its heavy combo based fighting system, allowing players to pull off moves that land an insane number of hits on their opponent, the highest being the "Ultra Combo". The gameplay is also known for its use of combo breakers, finishing moves and stage fatalities, double energy bars, and dance-music inspired techno soundtrack.

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Alternate Titles

"Brute Force" -- Working Title

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User Reviews

The Gameboy manages to inject some life into this dead horse	Game Boy	Zovni (8842)
Combo Instinct is more like it!	SNES	PCGamer77 (3026)
A must have, never mind the age	SNES	ThE oNe (188)
This Game Should Be Buried In The Middle Of Nowhere And Never Be Spoken Of Again	SNES	MasterMegid (719)
Good and Bad	Game Boy	Kartanym (9970)
A wonderful fighting game.	Game Boy	Dark Lord (51)

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The Press Says

Game Zero	SNES	Oct, 1995	95.5 out of 100	96
Nintendo Land	SNES	Sep 13, 2003	94 out of 100	94
VicioJuegos.com	SNES	Jan 05, 2005	93 out of 100	93
Game Players	SNES	Aug, 1995	83 out of 100	83
Retrogaming.it	SNES	Jul 08, 2008	8 out of 10	80
GamePro	SNES	Sep, 1995	4 out of 5	80
Digital Press - Classic Video Games	SNES	Sep 13, 2005	8 out of 10	80
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	SNES	Nov, 1995	7.8 out of 10	78
Video Games & Computer Entertainment	Game Boy	Jan, 1996	7 out of 10	70
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Game Boy	Jan, 1996	2.5 out of 10	25

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Forums

Topic	# Posts	Last Post
Odds Of Killer Instinct Appearing On The Wii VC?	3	Guy Chapman (1673) May 26, 2007

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Trivia

One of the unique features of the SNES version of Killer Instinct is that the game itself is a black colored cartridge. Most SNES games were a plain, gray color.

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This entry was contributed by Kartanym

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