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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User Reviews
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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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.