Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 94
  3. Negative: 13 out of 94
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  1. ksatch
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    Clássico de luta, aprimorado para a nova geração. Porém, achei mto simples as mecanicas de combos e golpes.
  2. Pancho11111
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    If you have a PC or Xbox One you should be playing this game comunity crosplayer
  3. Vianjouta
    Sep 25, 2018
    7
    Killer Instinct é um bom jogo de luta, tem personagens interessantes e você sente vontade de jogar com todos eles e os personagens de outras franquias da Microsoft que foram trazidos para o Killer Instinct foram muito bem escolhidos e tem uma gameplay fantástica, o modo versus do jogo é como o de qualquer outro jogo de luta ou seja é muito bom, já o modo ao estilo torres do Mortal KombatKiller Instinct é um bom jogo de luta, tem personagens interessantes e você sente vontade de jogar com todos eles e os personagens de outras franquias da Microsoft que foram trazidos para o Killer Instinct foram muito bem escolhidos e tem uma gameplay fantástica, o modo versus do jogo é como o de qualquer outro jogo de luta ou seja é muito bom, já o modo ao estilo torres do Mortal Kombat X consegue ser tão bom quanto o de Mortal Kombat e te dá vontade de "zerar" com todos os personagens, mas o grande problema desse jogo é a falta de uma campanha convencional como a de Injustice II e Mortal Kombat X, em Killer Instinct temos um modo história totalmente dispensável que não segue os padrões dos outros jogos de luta e nem qualidade dos seus concorrentes, já o multiplayer (que eu joguei muito pouco) é bem básico e segue os padrões de outros jogos de luta o que não é ruim já que ele consegue ser tão bom quanto o da concorrência. No geral Killer Instinct é um bom jogo de luta com um bom modo versus e um bom modo ao estilo torres do Mortal Kombat com um multiplayer legal como o de seus concorrentes e personagens muito interessantes mas sofre com uma péssima campanha que consegue reduzir
    muito a nota final do jogo.    … Expand
  4. Umjogador
    Jun 3, 2023
    1
    To date the game has not had a sequel or been optimized for the next-generation Xbox Series S|X.Until when will we depend on Microsoft to do what needs to be done in their exclusives? We have to keep begging and yet we are not heard. The game is sensational, don't get me wrong, but the negative note is for the company's neglect. There's no point in buying multiple companies if you're goingTo date the game has not had a sequel or been optimized for the next-generation Xbox Series S|X.Until when will we depend on Microsoft to do what needs to be done in their exclusives? We have to keep begging and yet we are not heard. The game is sensational, don't get me wrong, but the negative note is for the company's neglect. There's no point in buying multiple companies if you're going to leave franchises rotting in the basement… Expand
  5. dr_jmar11
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Este es el mejor juego de pelea de las nuevas consolas! tiene excelentes gráficos, buena música, buena movilidad (jugabilidad), variedad de jugadores.... es simplemente excelente.
    Posee modo historia de algunos personajes (mal detalle).
  6. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Killer Instinct become one of the most interesting fighting games of this generation xbox
  7. Carlosrat
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Killer Instinct evolved from an ugly duckling that hardly didn’t offer any content to a potential prospect for the beat-em-up throne.
  8. Raywand
    Oct 6, 2016
    10
    The best fighter made!

    Great for high level competitive play all the way to combo assisted casual play.

    The most diverse looking and playing roster coupled with fantastic game modes make this game a KILLER!

    If you have a PC or Xbox One you should be playing this game.
  9. Pedroski2111
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    to work harder and search for the letters with fantastic game modes make this game a killer!
  10. Ricardete
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Killer Instinct evolved from an ugly duckling that hardly didn’t offer any content to a potential
  11. juanjp
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    The Iron Galaxy title is a great and entertaining game; It offers an amazing experience
  12. RemyMEX2000
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    If you are a fan of fighting games I highly recommend this game, Killer Instinct a game that has good combat mechanics creating incredible combos, however it is true that they are very easy to do if you play against the CPU, but everything changes when you play online since it is really where the real challenge is felt, if in case of battling to create a combo, I recommend that you enter aIf you are a fan of fighting games I highly recommend this game, Killer Instinct a game that has good combat mechanics creating incredible combos, however it is true that they are very easy to do if you play against the CPU, but everything changes when you play online since it is really where the real challenge is felt, if in case of battling to create a combo, I recommend that you enter a training mode even if it is a little de-stressing, also the game includes campaign mode called Shadow Lords, I recommend you very much this version since it is the complete edition and pose to all the characters of the first to third season as Jago, Sabrewulf, Cinder, Hisako, Kim wu and three guest characters as Rash from Battletoads, Arbiter from Halo and General Raam from Gears of War.… Expand
  13. SkinnySkittles
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing fighting game. That's all I'm gonna say. If you own an Xbox One and like Fighting Games, go buy this. This is one of the best fighting games I've ever played. The best part is just how clean it is.
  14. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de luchas de esta generación !! Muy jugable, fluido, online solido, gran comunidad, tiene todo lo que un juego de peleas tiene que ser. Integra nuevas experiencias a los jugadores con esta nueva entrega pero a la vez sin dejar de lado a las sagas anteriores tratando de que el jugador sienta nostalgia al ver que sus personajes favoritos siguen mejores que nunca.
  15. RemyMEX2001
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    If you are a fan of fighting games I highly recommend this game, Killer Instinct a game that has good combat mechanics creating incredible combos, however it is true that they are very easy to do if you play against the CPU, but everything changes when you play online since it is really where the real challenge is felt, if in case of battling to create a combo, I recommend that you enter aIf you are a fan of fighting games I highly recommend this game, Killer Instinct a game that has good combat mechanics creating incredible combos, however it is true that they are very easy to do if you play against the CPU, but everything changes when you play online since it is really where the real challenge is felt, if in case of battling to create a combo, I recommend that you enter a training mode even if it is a little de-stressing, also the game includes campaign mode called Shadow Lords, I recommend you very much this version since it is the complete edition and pose to all the characters of the first to third season as Jago, Sabrewulf, Cinder, Hisako, Kim wu and three guest characters as Rash from Battletoads, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam from Halo and General Raam from Gears of War.… Expand
  16. Daniel213
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Killer Instinct evolved from an ugly duckling that hardly , for the quantity and for the high quality of its content.
  17. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Melhor jogo de luta da atual geração de consoles. Mecânicas únicas e jogabilidade viciante.
  18. Tuawela
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Es en verdad un juego bueno, la historia no es su fuerte pero toooda la jugabilidad es muy buena los combos son bien aplicados y los controles respondes de manera muy rápida los logros escenario personajes y desbloqueables son sorprendentes y si compras la versión digital viene con el soundtrack que es sublime y muy acorde para la ambientación del juego y lo momentos dónde se solican
  19. xp47
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Best tutorial for fighters at the moment. Best single player content for any fighter. Shadow fighter system is crazy revolutionary for single player content.
  20. Darros2
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un gran videojuego de lucha, presenta cambios drásticos en algunos diseños de los personajes, pero contiene trajes alternativos con los diseños clásicos para aquellos que se enamoraron de este título en sus inicios, presenta un set bastante variado de personajes y combos que puedes realizar.
  21. thomas_
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    I got this game for about 11$ with tax when it was on discount, which factors into the rating, it would be a score of 9 at full price.
    -The amount of content in this game from the skins, retro costumes, characters that fit all different playstyles and are different from each other is amazing
    -It also comes with the two older arcade versions of the game which can be fun, though I would    I got this game for about 11$ with tax when it was on discount, which factors into the rating, it would be a score of 9 at full price.
    -The amount of content in this game from the skins, retro costumes, characters that fit all different playstyles and are different from each other is amazing
    -It also comes with the two older arcade versions of the game which can be fun, though I would recommend an online walkthrough for those games
    -I just started fighting games but I got through the first 28/32 tutorials. They even teach about frame data and many important features of KI and fighting games
    -The only thing that lacks from this game is character tutorials, a mortal kombat style story mode and an easier to view screen showing the openers, links, etc... Though given the budget and time for this game it is hard to complain.
    -One other complaint would be an option to change the user interface for those of us that got in the game late to its earlier version, and shadow moves that shadow the character and that are not just purple.
    -The single player content is fantastic, from the story modes, shadow lords, trials, challenges, etc... The unlockable and customizable content is probably the best in a fighting game ever.
    -The audio is top tier I started playing this game without a headset, but when I have played with a headset the experience is much better and immersive. I would recommend Aria as commentator :) This is as good of a fighting game as there is out there and a great fighting game for beginners
    -I hope Microsoft makes a 2nd edition or adds on more seasons, they need to realize this is one of their best exclusives and something that can help them as a brand. There is a cool documentary on youtube about this game that I would recommend watching as well.
    -Also of all the games I have played this has the most achievements which can be fun to earn and look very nice as PC wallpapers(by using the Xbox app)    … Expand
  22. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Una gran alternativa a las otras sagas de juegos de lucha, con toda clase de luchadores.
  23. Annonymusteen
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    I almost gave this game a perfect score. But there's just one problem: in order to unlock fighters, you HAVE to pay for them. Sure, on their own they're relatively cheap. But all together, you're probably paying another $30 to get them. But it is because of everything else this game has to offer that I can forgive this. The gameplay is super fun, my jaw dropped the first time I pulled ofI almost gave this game a perfect score. But there's just one problem: in order to unlock fighters, you HAVE to pay for them. Sure, on their own they're relatively cheap. But all together, you're probably paying another $30 to get them. But it is because of everything else this game has to offer that I can forgive this. The gameplay is super fun, my jaw dropped the first time I pulled of an combo breaker. The art style is modernized version of the orginal games. (Speaking of which, if you get the definitive edition it comes with the orginal two killer instincts.) Not only that, but you can get the original costumes for all of the charcters, of course if you pay a nominal fee. Overall, this is probably one of my favorite games I've played. It got me into the fighter genre. and is, to me, the definitive modern fighting game. (Aside from mortal Kombat 11 and street fighter 6)… Expand
  24. rangeman
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    One of the best fighting games ever. Ultra combos never felt so good, the music is awesome, gameplay is perfect
  25. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, togheter with Mortal Kombat X and 11, the best fighting game of eight gen. I hope Killer returns in Xbox Series S/X… Expand
  26. Fabioski
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Good things come to those who wait. After three years filled with content xbox

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 2, 2018
    85
    Beautiful, packed with content, easy to play yet hard to master, Killer Instinct Definitive Edition is without a shadow of a doubt an excellent 2D versus fighting game.
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  2. IGN Sweden
    Nov 14, 2016
    90
    If you own a Xbox One or a Windows 10 PC, you need this game. Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition is fantastic, in almost every way.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Oct 22, 2016
    85
    With the adding of Shadow Lords, Killer Instinct become one of the most interesting fighting games of this generation. The Iron Galaxy title is a great and entertaining game; It offers an amazing experience, for the quantity and for the high quality of its content.
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