Killer Instinct

 PC
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    80
    An excellent port of a great reboot of a beloved fighting game. [Issue#252, p.69]
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    May 5, 2016
    85
    Entering its third season, Killer Instinct has finally reached PC audience in its best incarnation to date. A fighting game that will please different player profiles, KI is a spectacular game that runs butter-smooth, with great netcode and one of the best tutorials we've ever seen in genre.

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 61
  3. Negative: 20 out of 61
  1. Jerry4050
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Ever since I was a kid I always wanted Killer Instinct for Arcade to come to my home in 1995. Now 21 years later its in my PC and Im having aEver since I was a kid I always wanted Killer Instinct for Arcade to come to my home in 1995. Now 21 years later its in my PC and Im having a blast. I have some minor problems with the game with the cloud save file but you can use the regular PC saved file if the cloud save file is corrupt and got a bug of having the game completely muted unless I reboot the PC. Other than that it's a fun game. I don't play online but I do play locally like old school that I am since I know the online crossplay was going to be a mess at launch. Try the one player free game plus at least it has combo assist so I don't have to keep pressing half circle on a xbox 360 d-pad which is horrible to use that another reason why this game is a 10 for me.… Full Review »
  2. JohnConnor333
    Mar 31, 2016
    9
    People are giving negative reviews due to the app store. I don't usually like using anything but steam, yet I have Uplay, Blizzard, etc.People are giving negative reviews due to the app store. I don't usually like using anything but steam, yet I have Uplay, Blizzard, etc. Give the app store a shot, it's not exactly steam but it's easier than the other launchers. Great game… Full Review »
  3. N12NJA
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    I'm someone that hates micro-transactions when it's done wrong. I want to be able to pay whatever it takes to not be nickle and dimed. I loveI'm someone that hates micro-transactions when it's done wrong. I want to be able to pay whatever it takes to not be nickle and dimed. I love how KI have given a purchasing model that supports those that only want to play one character or even to demo the complete game for free with a character but also given the option for people like me to buy the complete edition with all skins. Having played most fighting games I love KI. It doesn't feel quite as "clean/simple" as Street Fighter due KI's faster pace and greater variety of types of character and so may well appeal to a different fighting game fan.

    The graphics are top notch and run silky smooth on a gaming PC. It's brilliant how it won't let people play ranked unless they choose graphics options which pass the performance test in the game to prevent lag in competitive multiplayer! The sound is simply the best in not just any fighting game but any game I have ever played. Mick Gordon's amazing work has been matched in season 3 by the new composers. Each music track is dynamically programmed as well so it responds to the action.

    Each character feels very unique. Controls are incredibly responsive, the netcode (using GGPO) is currently one of the best of any online fighting game. The dojo is great for beginners and with a combo system as well it means even those who have never played a fighting game before have a brilliant introduction to the world. The mind games in KI are ridiculous due to the combo breaker/counter breaker system which only adds to the hype.

    This game is free to sample, you'd be a fool not to try it out, even if you've never tried fighting games before. Best Netcode. Best Sound. Some of the Best Graphics. Best Mindgames. Best for Variety of Characters. See you online.    … Full Review »
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