Description

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.

Alternate Titles

  • "Brute Force" -- Working Title

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Killer Instinct SNES $5.00  
Killer Instinct Game Boy $0.92  
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User Reviews

The Gameboy manages to inject some life into this dead horse Game Boy Zovni (9138)
Combo Instinct is more like it! SNES PCGamer77 Bronze Star Contributing Member (3025)
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 (864)
Good and Bad Game Boy Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909)
A wonderful fighting game. Game Boy Dark Lord (46)

The Press Says

Game Zero SNES Oct, 1995 95.5 out of 100 96
Hobby Consolas SNES Oct, 1995 95 out of 100 95
All Game Guide SNES 1998 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Game Players SNES Aug, 1995 83 out of 100 83
Digital Press - Classic Video Games SNES Sep 13, 2005 8 out of 10 80
GamePro SNES Sep, 1995 4 out of 5 80
Retrogaming.it SNES Jul 08, 2008 8 out of 10 80
GamePro Game Boy Feb, 1996 4 out of 5 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

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Odds Of Killer Instinct Appearing On The Wii VC? 3 Guy Chapman (1722)
May 26, 2007

Trivia

For the transition to the SNES, the only major item missing is the 3D animated cut-scenes. They are replaced here by stills of the animations for the VS. and winner screens.


This entry was contributed by Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909) and Zovni (9138)
 

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