Killer Instinct Season 3

 Xbox One
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Vandal
    Oct 1, 2016
    94
    Killer Instinct is back with great new characters, an amazing single-player mode like no other and a solid gameplay. A must have for fans of fighting games.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2016
    90
    Killer Instinct has grown into a real contender. An essential part of any Xbox library. [June 2016, p.80]
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  3. Impulsegamer
    May 18, 2016
    90
    A very worthy addition to your games catalogue and who knows… you may get so engrossed you want to pay to experience it all!
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 28, 2016
    90
    Simply, the best fighting game on the market: beautiful to see, play and hear.
  6. IGN Italia
    Apr 8, 2016
    90
    Lots of updates and new content for one of the best competitive beat'em ups on the market. Excellent.
  7. Meristation
    Sep 6, 2016
    88
    Killer Instinct Season 3 improves all that we'd seen on season two. Great new characters, solid online experience (crossplay included), deeper Shadow Lords mode and the same offensive an original combat system.
  8. XboxAddict
    Jul 13, 2016
    85
    A serious contender for best fighting game on the market today.
  9. GameOver.gr
    May 5, 2016
    85
    With its updated visuals and all of the new content and characters, in its third season Killer Instinct has evolved into a truly great fighting game.
  10. CGMagazine
    May 4, 2016
    85
    With each season they have iterated on the already strong foundation, creating more content and characters, all of which gel together in spite of the fact that it went through a developer change.
  11. Destructoid
    Apr 10, 2016
    85
    Since its release, Killer Instinct has slowly become one of the most competent fighters in the genre. It's accessible at all levels thanks to its approachable yet deep combo system and extensive tutorial. Its characters, including the new ones from Season 3, all have unique mechanics and tons of small touches that bring them to life. With an efficient and non-scummy free-to-play model and PC availability, there are few reasons not to jump into Killer Instinct.
  12. LevelUp
    Apr 18, 2016
    82
    Double Helix made a lot of adjustments to the overall Killer Instinct experience. The graphics and audio presentation are great, even the solid gameplay mechanics that it already had were improved. It may not be something that you should buy right away, but it is definitely something that competitive gamers should be grateful for.
  13. Brash Games
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    If the rest of its content drops are as good as this, it could end up being one of the better Microsoft platform exclusives.
  14. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    Killer Instinct Season Three offers up the best incarnation of the reboot to date.
  15. We Got This Covered
    Apr 3, 2016
    80
    Killer Instinct: Season 3 is another solid outing from the ever improving team at Iron Galaxy Studios. Whether you've been training for awhile or you're stepping into the dojo for the first time, you'll find plenty of enjoyable content here.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#60 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#10 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 149
  3. Negative: 44 out of 149
  1. artsy_fartsy
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Love this game - keeps getting better and better! The new lighting is AMAZING -- really pushes the visual bar and the cast of characters isLove this game - keeps getting better and better! The new lighting is AMAZING -- really pushes the visual bar and the cast of characters is the best in a fighting game -- such diversity!… Full Review »
  2. munir
    Jun 6, 2016
    7
    So far, I remember downloading over 60gb on updates for this game. Could be more, though.
    Someone gotta tell these boys at Iron Galaxy that    So far, I remember downloading over 60gb on updates for this game. Could be more, though.
    Someone gotta tell these boys at Iron Galaxy that updating is not fun. Specially when it comes to a fighting game which quick instant action is the core appeal. By the time the next 5gb update is ready, momentary interest is already gone.

    Let alone the fact that not everybody got a fast Internet connection and regular updates could render hours of inability to play.

    I'm looking forward giving Killer Instinct another try. When it is finished, that is.    … Full Review »
  3. juninhowii360
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    Essa Seasson 3 ta muito foda, foi a melhor atualização de todas desde o lançamento do jogo.

    Trouxeram novos personagens e cenários (óbvio)    Essa Seasson 3 ta muito foda, foi a melhor atualização de todas desde o lançamento do jogo.

    Trouxeram novos personagens e cenários (óbvio)

    Melhoraram o gráfico.

    Acrescentaram mais coisas nos cenários antigos.

    Incluíram também ultra stages novos em cenários que não tinham.

    criaram uma finalização de combo nova para todos os personagens em que a tela chega a ficar escura tipo um brutality no MK.

    Rebalanceamento total dos personagens.

    Melhor jogo de luta da geração.    … Full Review »
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