Killer Instinct

If you've got an open mind, and are willing to dive into a fighting game with its own unique mechanics, Killer Instinct is worth a try. Especially when considering the fact that the game Is free to play with a rotating playable character as well as two free characters (one is unlocked through Shadow Lords mode).

However, the game is NOT a typical free to play game; Killer Instinct released on the Xbox One as a full game, and was meant to be experienced as such. By paying nearly HALF of the price of the average fighting game on the market, you get the COMPLETE experience along with a couple of cosmetics available to obtain through gameplay. With this in mind, $30 is certainly a reasonable price. I haven't even mentioned the excellent soundtrack and graphics, either.

Whether online or local, there's plenty of modes and content to experience. Killer Instinct does have its faults, but being a "freemium" title isn't one of them! If you're interested, give the game a fair chance.

TLDR: I highly recommend if you are willing to pay $30 for the complete experience. Don't be misled by some of the negative reviews. Don't be fooled by my Steam playtime either. I've enjoyed this game since it released in 2013.

I've been playing this game almost 10 years now. Started from Windows 10 version in summer of 2016. Awesome soundtrack from Mick Gordon, the best netplay and netcode in fighting games and best in my opinion balance across all 2D fighting games: totally outshines current one in SF6, gameplay heavily inspired by USF4 which means playing neutral game is very important to win a match, tons of defensive and counterplay mechanics with KI only mechanics: unique combo system and of course combo breakers (I know combo breakers are present in some 2D fighting games, but Ki is the first which introduced them).

Pretty unique as far as fighters go, the combo system is easy to grasp and the combo breaker system is akin to rock-paper-scissors, the music slaps and comes from a time where funny haha DOOM 2016 composer was able to write music that didn't consist of WBUBUBUBUBUBUBUBUBUBUBUUBUBUB

the sound design is also on point with hits and combos giving off bassy thromps and crunchy cracks

Aside from the original KI series, I don't think there's anything quite like this in terms of fighters on the market and pretty much modernizes what everyone loved about the older games pretty well.

how do i beat general RAAM stomp? @ me please save me

Used to wreck my wrist playing the original at the arcade,
love that I can relive it and then some! There's so much extra, 5 STARS!

A great classic fighting game! A wonderful update from the classic 90's KI games!

If you like the combo-breaker system it's an all time fg. If you don't like the combo breaker system its really hard to get past it when its so all encompassing. There really isn't and hasn't been anything like it since.

Also some all time great character designs in this.

Ultra Combooooooooo!!!! Fast paced fun that doesn't get old!! Has additional modes for the Extra ultra fun.. Good price for what u get.

Solo diré ULTRA COMBO

Great game

Best Fighter in the last 10 year

this game rocks

just like the old one but with better graphics

worth game to try if u love tekken type games

Played on Xbone mostly, is good ... someone please hound Microshaft to give this one some love

One of the best fighting game revivals and a proper example on how to revitalize a sleeping IP.
Each character is unique, gameplay is buttery smooth, dynamic battle soundtrack, awesome art style, lagless online matches, the complete package is a just a chef's kiss.
For anyone out there itchin' to play something fresh that isnt' Street Fighter, Tekken, Marvel VS Capcom, this one is a JACKPOT.
I got a full rostered game for just 10 bucks and that.. you cannot beat.

Game shows a clear anti-Christian bias deliberately replacing BC and AD with "BCE" and "CE".

It's a good game!

fun as shit game

If you like fighting games, you're silly if you don't buy this. If you're in it for ranked, buy the Microsoft Store version, as that version is crossplay-enabled with Xbox. Steam version is steam only.

ULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awsome victory

My name is Charlie Bronson, and I am Killer Instinct (2013)

good game

One of the best fighting games ever! The entire family plays it. I hope they come out with another.

REAL CHILL GAME TO PLAY. FUN MECHANIC!

I thought I bought this game why are the selling me a game I already bought

One of the best fighting games ever made. Great package.

Fun as hell

MICROSOOOOOFT
GIVE ME A KILLER INSTINCT GAME IN 2025 AND MY LIFE....
IS YOURS!!!!

1000 out of 10. Recommended

This game feels fantastic! I can't wait to be barred from playing Ranked because my laptop can't handle Cinder mirrors!

One of the greatest Fighting Games created in the past 20 years, NUFF SAID!!.

Favorite Game

Played this game back on the Xbox One when it came out in 2013 and loved it. Haven't played it in a while but finally did again. It is as good as I remember. What an amazing game <3

One of the best fighting games. Ever.

Been button mashing combos since childhood (SNES), and it’s still just as epic. Nostalgia + killer fights = perfection! 🥋🔥

Please make a new game! KI is awesome!

GREAT GAME RUNS SMOOTH ON MY HP ENVY 360 LAPTOP

for me it is in the top 5 fighting games!

still the funnest fighting game out every other traash fighter you gottaa study the gaame just to be able to do ddifferent moves where is this gaaame you caaan just haaaaave ddumb fun button maash aandd if you chose to learn combos the option is there this gaame shts all over tekken mortl kombaat street fighter aaand the rest.

Killer Instinct breathes new life into the fighting game franchise, delivering a high-octane experience that’s both accessible and deep. With its stunning graphics, fast-paced gameplay, and a diverse roster of characters, this game is a feast for both new players and seasoned veterans.

One of the standout features is the combo system, which allows for insane juggle chains that feel incredibly satisfying to pull off. The ultra combo finishers are pure spectacle, adding a flair that makes each victory feel earned. Killer Instinct is a must-play!

even back on the Xbox One this was always great fun. I just wish they would move the arcade ports of KI 1 and KI 2 to Steam, which were available with the Windows Store version, but other than that, everything is here.

This gamne is not so popular as great names of Fighting Games, BUT, try it and you will be surpresid good. A lot of Combos, charactres, great graphics. APPROVED

i need to play it

The weirdest fighting game of recent memory. Thank god this isn't trapped on the xbox anymore

This is legitimately one of the most hype fighting games i've ever played. (And i've played almost all of em) But the community is very small and despite a great new update there's still not many players anymore.

If you buy the full game the CPU is a lot of fun to play against, there's plenty of fun challenging characters, but online matches are sparse, just keep that in mind.

Here's hoping for a KI2 one day.

Edit: Oh and the boss/guest characters are unbalanced AF lmao.

ULTRAAAAA!!!!

best free fighting game after bloody roar