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Killer Instinct to get more blood and tag team modes

Xbigy Games takes a closer look at some of the footage from Killer Instinct.

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FrigidDARKNESS4368d ago

Awesome news tag team mode is a plus for this terrific game.

Snookies124368d ago

You don't know if it's terrific yet though... It's by developers with a really bad track record. So, even though I'm a HUGE Killer Instinct fan, I'm quite worried to be honest. I guess I'll see when it comes out... I want it to be good, I really do. It's just that I'm not convinced yet is all. :\

Xbigygames4368d ago

I won't be convinced until I play it either, but all the feedback has largely been positive so far.

The devs have a bad track record, but they have pretty much been rebuilt by MS with people that worked for different fighting games.

Will know more come Nov :D

green4368d ago

I was at first a bit skeptical when i heard who was developing it but every single preview of the game by people who have actually played it has been extremely positive. It also helps that i am highly impressed with what i have seen so far.

Robochobo4368d ago

MadCatz themselves are sponsoring Killer Instinct. You don't think that if the game didn't perform well, that MadCatz would think to sponsor something like this? Besides people like Maximillan on Youtube who have a history of fighting games have said that it's great.

Manic20144368d ago

I was kinda sceptic after the announcement but playing it at E3 was pure awesome, especially gameplay with the arcade game set. i especially am a huge street fighter fan and this may be better, need o play more in my opinion.

Snookies124368d ago (Edited 4368d ago )

@Robochobo - I didn't say it was going to be bad. I just said we don't know if it'll be good yet. There is a reason I'm wary. If the developers haven't made great games in the past, it should be understandable that I'm worried about the fate of a franchise I really love. That's all it is... Not saying they're going to screw it up. I just hope for the best is all, and we won't know how well it holds up until it actually comes out. It seems like people disagreeing didn't quite get what I was saying.

Foxgod4368d ago

We do know it will be good, cause it has yet to receive a negative preview from people who played it.

On top of that we know facts like the original KI people are overseeing the project.
Then theres also community feedback that Double Helix is listening to.

Kryptix4368d ago (Edited 4368d ago )

@Snookies
I agree, it's the fact that it's not made by the original developers that makes you hope that Killer Instinct is as good as the ones from the 90s. Plus I don't like the developer's history, but if Rare is helping them out then most likely this will stay true to the original. Performing some of the craziest combos in any fighting game being the main thing. But all in all, I hope it turns out great. I was a big fan of the original, even played the arcade version before it hit the N64 known as Killer Instinct: Gold.

Galletto34368d ago

I feel like those devs have been stuck with crappy movie properties and have only been able to sink their teeth into one presentable game.

Maybe this is their time to shine. I get what youre saying though. I am not big into fighting games, but I have a lot of friends who are excited for this title. It would be a shame for them to blow this with lame mechanics or whatnot.

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aceitman4368d ago

And u may have to buy the modes.

SnakeCQC4368d ago

i was excited until i saw double helix was involved

Foxgod4368d ago

Lurk more, then youl find out why Killer Instinct will be awesome.

SnakeCQC4368d ago

i still have my original super nintendo cartridge but console is broken lol

Foxgod4368d ago

This game is going to be bloody marvelous.

mcstorm4368d ago

I cant wait to get this on my Xbox one and November cant come quick enough. Wanted a KI game since the N64.

supraking9514368d ago

This isn't Rare and this isn't going to be the Killer Instinct we once loved and knew. M$ threw out all the precious nostalgia out the door and pissed all over it with this Xbone free to play non sense.
They didnt even bother to release it on 360 where millions of loyal fans wanted it on the first place.
PS4 out yet?

Foxgod4368d ago (Edited 4368d ago )

The creator(s) of the original Killer instinct are overlooking this project.
So it doesnt matter if its Rare.

I rather have the original creators work on KI, and have Rare work on something else.

And why the heck would we want a 360 version, isstead of this amazing fullhd 60fps with awesome particle effect goodness?

Xbigygames4368d ago

Most people that were at Rare left years ago.

Your mentality of, "We wanted the game, they didn't make it for the console I wanted, but fuck them - now they are making it," is pretty special.

I smell a fanboy...

Foxgod4368d ago

What are you talking about, we wanted them to make it for the Xbox, and they are making it for the Xbox, stop your senseles whining.

And again if you didnt read it, the original creators are overlooking the project......

Robochobo4368d ago (Edited 4368d ago )

What is... Kevin Lobb himself. The man who made the original Killer Instinct is helping make this one. Edit: Think Goldeneye as well, the Klobb was named after him.

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Killer Instinct: The Most Underrated Fighting Video Game in History

Killer Instinct is like the forgotten cousin at the fighting game family reunion.

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Michiel198966d ago

yeah they were such good and fun games but they never really reached the mainstream audience. Killer Instinct was widely known and respected.

Cacabunga66d ago

Killer instinct is great, especially on snes but it’s not the most underrated fighter.. for me it’s Power Stone. So much potential in this series

Jawsh66666d ago

Bloody Roar was a game that had a sick concept but wasn’t made the best. I’d say Killer Instinct was the opposite of that, it was well made but the roster of characters were so similar to every other fighting game in that era that it ended up feeling like more of the same. I could be wrong that’s just how I remember it at the time and I played a ton of KI on SNES because it was one of the first games I owned.

PRIMORDUS66d ago

I loved this game in the arcade, my main was Jago, Ultra Combo!!! https://www.youtube.com/wat...

DivineHand12565d ago

That combo was way overkill 😂

PRIMORDUS65d ago

I know haha, I loved Jago.

Bathyj66d ago

You're kidding?
It enjoyed probably more success than it deserved.
Unlike Tobal 2

MeteorPanda65d ago

Tobal 2 was awesome. Sold really well cause art similarity to dragon ball

jjb198166d ago

I remember trying my hardest to learn that "Ultra... Ultra.... Ultra...." finish. Such a great fighting game.

Popsicle65d ago (Edited 65d ago )

I can tell you definitely got some SNES time in. The slight differences in the ports due to hardware constraints were interesting. For example, the arcade version was Ultraaaa Coooommboooooooo! versus Ultra….Ultra….Ultra on the SNES.

Though SNES overachieved as a port for as demanding as a game KI was.The arcade version was one of the first cabinets with a dedicated hard drive and the SNES version was 32 megabyte cartridge which was huge for that system at the time.

jjb198164d ago

Yeah, for sure. My local childhood arcade was always packed and it was hard to get a game in but once the SNES version came out, I was hooked. I can still feel the click of the power button.

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Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Launches November 28

Exciting news, Combo Breakers: Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition will be available TOMORROW, November 28, at 12PM Pacific!

Obscure_Observer575d ago (Edited 575d ago )

YES!!!!

Iron Galaxy wanted to come back

https://www.windowscentral....

Matt Booty made it happen

https://www.videogameschron...

This is how you support your first party games! Continued support after 10 years!

The Killer Instinct fans appreciated and the whole FG community celebrates!

Congrats goes to Matt, Mick, Adam and everyone at Iron Galaxy!

Tomorrow we fight together! I can´t wait!

Barlos574d ago

I'll have to get this! Been a big fan of KI since the very first one.

Petebloodyonion574d ago (Edited 574d ago )

I love KI (still play the old arcade version) but feel like the Xbox version is like a big intimidating chessboard with no easy way to instruct you to play chess.
The game is so deep in terms of little things to do that it makes Smash Bros melee look like a casual experience.
Honestly, doing a combo Breaker is punish/reward by itself but hey you can add a counterbreaker.
Here's what you also need to know
Breaking Shadow-linker
Instincts
Shadow counter
Auto double,
linker, manual
ender
etc,

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Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Coming Years After Latest Update with Patch Notes Available Now

Iron Galaxy is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Killer Instinct by launching a new Anniversary Edition for Xbox and PC and an extensive patch several years after the latest update.

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Jingsing578d ago

There isn't going to be any chance of this being played at tournaments unless it appears on all platforms like all fighting games.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH578d ago

SF5 didn’t appear on all consoles and was still played at Tournaments. I’ve seen KI tournaments recently so I don’t think your opinion is accurate.