
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
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I am one of the biggest Killer Instinct (64, SNES and N64) and I was more than happy when MS gave us a sequel to this fantastic franchise. Overall the sequel is well done and aligns well with the original arcade games. I find the combats simplier and easier to execute than in previous games. Making it sometimes a bit too mucha button smasher. But hey, Killer instinct it is. I really want a new one in 2026. Still one of the best fighting games franchises ever ever.
nearly 20 years later and its still one of the best fighting games ever still
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian*languages with full audio support
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fym one free character
its killer instinct. wym its fire.
★★★★★ Killer Instinct is one of the most underrated fighting games of the modern era, featuring incredibly fluid combat, a unique combo system, and an outstanding cast of diverse characters. The combo breaker mechanic adds an extra layer of strategy, making every match exciting and unpredictable. With excellent rollback netcode, beautiful visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and smooth gameplay, it offers an amazing experience for both casual and competitive players. Learning advanced combos takes time, but mastering the system is extremely rewarding. Pros: Unique combo system, excellent online netcode, diverse roster, amazing soundtrack, smooth and responsive gameplay. Cons: Steep learning curve, some characters require DLC. A hidden gem and one of the best fighting games ever made.
F@@k Xbox for killing Id Software.
Absolute ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. You must pay $30 in order to play with anyone but 1 character.
Best fighting game I love it the rock paper scissors with combo breakers is a lot of fun
Un juego de peleas hecho y derecho que todo el mundo deberia probar al menos una vez, y mas si formas parte de la FGC
shout out to my unc for helping make this game back then. 9.5/10 a very good game. I just wish you could earn SOME characters instead of only having 1.
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