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7.4
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Score Breakdown Based on 119 ratings
  1. 10 (17)
  2. 9 (15)
  3. 8 (38)
  4. 7 (22)
  5. 6 (12)
  6. 5 (8)
  7. 4 (2)
  8. 3 (0)
  9. 2 (0)
  10. 1 (5)

What Gamespot Users have to say about Killer Instinct

  • Rating:9

    A successful update on a classic fighting game.

    By freedomfighters | Review Date: Oct 18, 2020 | XONE

    The beginning of the eighth generation of gaming was a very slow time: while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One caused a lot of excitement among gamers, the launch lineups for both games were not exactly glowing. The PlaySta... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    An amazing underestimated fighting game that needs to be on spotlight again.

    By iagovisk | Review Date: Jun 15, 2020 | XONE

    I understand why people underestimated this game and how his launch affected his reputation. But trust me, it's REALLY worth it now.Acronyms: Light Punch = LP; Light Kick = LK;Medium Punch = MP; Medium Kick = MK;Heavy Pu... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    The Game I WISH I Could Love More...

    By jharwell | Review Date: Feb 23, 2016 | XONE

    It's decent fun. But this game represents both a dumbing-down and overcomplication of what could have been KI's best.IMO, nothing nailed perfect KI fight mechanics better than the original arcade KI-1."Making it more acc... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    The long-requested fighting game returns a long hiatus.

    By bored_gamer | Review Date: Apr 13, 2014 | XONE

    This is my first Xbox One game review and a good one at best. This game right here was one of my reasons for even considering an Xbox One in the first place. Seriously, Killer Instinct is about as good as it was many ye... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    Blaster Combo.

    By doubalfa | Review Date: Mar 18, 2014 | XONE

    Killer Instinct Ultra combo EditionKiller Instinct is a fighting game, developed by double helix and published by microsoft, it's sort of a revamped version of the classic arcade game, featuring 2-D fights, and a simple... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Killer Instinct

    By Grenadeh | Review Date: Dec 25, 2013 | XONE

    Before I get in to the review of this game, I must state I only have used Jago. I bought him first to see if I am going to be interested in the full game.I spent basically my entire childhood, in elementary school, playi... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5

    An incomplete (yet promising) game crippled by the worst online community in existence.

    By Randolph | Review Date: Dec 20, 2013 | XONE

    Killer Instinct evoked a strong nostalgic resonance with me. I have fond memories of the game, and was compelled not only to buy it, but to buy an Xbox One to get it. I have to report that while I do not regret getting t... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    Killer

    By snakegus | Review Date: Dec 15, 2013 | XONE

    i download the game in the store and only have 1 player unlocked (JAGO) you need buy the others. the graphics are great an the system combo too i dont know why dont have story mode. But there is one amazing thing the gam... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful