N21
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I can see 2-4 million sold since.
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Killer Instinct Out Now on Steam!
- Thread starter NeoRaider
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I can see 2-4 million sold since.
The_Spaniard
Netmarble
Damn it. I have the stupid Microsoft Store version. I would rather have on Steam!
Me too, I bought all the seasons. Bummer, I was hoping that the Steam version would be free too, and I could just sync my account to it.
metsallica
Member
This is awesome, though I wish KI Classic 1 + 2 were included (at least as optional DLC).
Bits N Pieces
Member
They have paid for support of a game for 4 years, what do you think?
True
Also seen that Rukari posted that they are working on a sale for 25% off and if you've already bought it you can refund it and buy it at the discounted price.
https://mobile.twitter.com/rukizzel/status/913096198118031360
deadscreensky
Member
Killer Instinct is great, people who didn't want the Windows Store version for whatever reasons should definitely check it out now on Steam.
The production values aren't great, but Shadow Lords is the deepest and most interesting single player mode I've seen in a fighting game. I've spent an absurd number of hours on it. It's like a strategic board game mixed with a choose-your-own-adventure book mixed with Virtua Fighter's quest modes.
Shadow Survival is also a lot of fun, even just for seeing the different sort of AIs players have created for the game. Some of them fight incredibly weird/human. One time I ran into a Rash that was a close-range monster but would mostly just run away to the edge of the screen and repeatedly taunt. I was laughing so hard. I've never fought a CPU fighting game opponent with such a human personality.
The production values aren't great, but Shadow Lords is the deepest and most interesting single player mode I've seen in a fighting game. I've spent an absurd number of hours on it. It's like a strategic board game mixed with a choose-your-own-adventure book mixed with Virtua Fighter's quest modes.
Shadow Survival is also a lot of fun, even just for seeing the different sort of AIs players have created for the game. Some of them fight incredibly weird/human. One time I ran into a Rash that was a close-range monster but would mostly just run away to the edge of the screen and repeatedly taunt. I was laughing so hard. I've never fought a CPU fighting game opponent with such a human personality.
Muskieratboi
Member
Sigh.
mr_sockochris
Member
My favourite fighting game since SSFIV and still my no1 Xbox "exclusive". I hope alot more people get to play it now it's on Steam, it deserves a wider audience and a chance for a sequel.
Ploid 3.0
Member
I already tried it on the MS store, but no free option on steam is a bummer for me. I was wondering if the file size is smaller. Hopefully it does well enough. Bring the free version to GOG MS. If the game was smaller I would have left it on my system to maybe play it randomly like Heroes of the Storm.
Can't this just use the steam controller API to emulate Xbox (PS4, Steam Controller, and any other non Xbox controller using the steam controller api).
Can't this just use the steam controller API to emulate Xbox (PS4, Steam Controller, and any other non Xbox controller using the steam controller api).
Turbanator
Member
$30...
Fuck, Microsoft, don't do this to me...
I'm never gonna get to play this anyway...
Fuck, Microsoft, don't do this to me...
I'm never gonna get to play this anyway...
shouamabane
Member
I hope they put KI and KI2 on Steam.
Mufausa The 3rd
Member
3 out of those 5 sticks have native PC/XINPUT support. There are xinput drivers for the Razer Panthera and Mad Catz Sticks (The only issue with that is unless you know someone who took a backup of them like me. You're kinda screwed) and the Hori Switch stick has a PC toggle that you can just turn on, plug in and play.
I'm hoping this helps get the game more popular. I don't play it because I suck at fighting games, but I loved watching it a EVO when it was there.
I really wish more Japanese players would pick it up and it would go back to EVO. Watching that one Japanese fella with his Cinder was so freaking cool that one year. I remember the Top 8s always being so freaking hype to watch too.
That said, I'm not sure I'll pick this up again. I've paid a total of 120 dollars already on Killer Instinct with the Ultra Editions of each season when they came out. I still kinda want the physical copy though.
edit: complete soundtrack for 7 bucks? That's a keeper too, IMO.
I really wish more Japanese players would pick it up and it would go back to EVO. Watching that one Japanese fella with his Cinder was so freaking cool that one year. I remember the Top 8s always being so freaking hype to watch too.
That said, I'm not sure I'll pick this up again. I've paid a total of 120 dollars already on Killer Instinct with the Ultra Editions of each season when they came out. I still kinda want the physical copy though.
edit: complete soundtrack for 7 bucks? That's a keeper too, IMO.
sixteen-bit
Member
There's currently a -25% sale
Maroon Gamer
Member
We need Forza 7 on steam!
michaelius
Banned
Maybe if they tried 75%
I knew this would be the case but sometimes you can get surprised.
We need all Microsoft published PC games on Steam!
Plumpbiscuit
Member
kingbean
Member
Yeah I forgot the switch stick has that. I never use it though because it defines Nintendo controls to most of my games.
Sure it was a while ago but damn I feel like shit for dropping 50 bones on the supreme edition...I didn't even want any of the stupid costumes or points shit they tacked on to hike up the price but their pricing structure was godawful. And I'm STILL missing those clone characters they made like shadow jago, broken fulgore and sword hisako or something. I have no reason to buy this because even back then the online community was really small. By the time the games $5 it'll be a wasteland.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Any reason to double dip? Better ranked mode experience? Or does the Windows Store version already get ranked cross-play with consoles? I haven't played it enough to know.
$30 for the amount of content (single-player and online) between the three seasons is a solid buy. I've been playing this since season 1, and I'm happy they're pushing this out for wider release with some cross-play for online modes. If someone's starting fresh on the Steam version, that's fucking excellent.
Don't expect NetherRealm-style cinematics. It's very "classic" in the way it presents Season 1's arcade story mode, Season 2's Rivals story mode, and the Season 3 Shadow Lords mode.
Don't expect NetherRealm-style cinematics. It's very "classic" in the way it presents Season 1's arcade story mode, Season 2's Rivals story mode, and the Season 3 Shadow Lords mode.
Hatefilled Vengeance
Member
Easily one of the best games this gen. Put about 600+ hours into it. Glad to see them continue to support it and bring in new players.
There is only 3 real reasons to double dip
1 is if your prefer steam as your storefront
2 is fight stick/controller support
3 because you want to keep giving them money for making an awesome game
Unexpected that it was coming to Steam?
Number 3 is my reason but I won't without some sort of ability to get my progress from the Xbox/UWP version.
They're used to boost yourself in the World tour mode and to unlock costume parts early. You still get all the characters, stages, modes, and some costumes without having to spend any extra dimes.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Skyrim and GTA5 would like to have a word with you.
If a game is good and there is no sequel, there is no reason it MUST be $10 3 years after launch. There's really not a lot like it on Xbox One, and it's still easily one of the top fighting games on the market.
According to the Store page, it does:
ADDITIONAL PC SPECIFICATIONS:
Additional supported peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, Xbox One Controller for Windows, Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, and Xbox 360 Fight Sticks.
NeoRaider
Member
Whew... someone here mentioned that it doesn't.
In case anybody jumps into any fighting game expecting a decent story, don't.
NeoRaider
Member
Well Injustice 2 Story Mode is getting a lot of praise.
All that is saying is IG develops. MS curates. Also hello! Been watching you folks all day. Hope you're enjoying.
the depth of story is basically an advanced variation of Street Fighter 2.
which is basically what it was like for the original KI
it's not cinematic, is really what he means. It's a tournament fighter and is meant more for player vs player.
Edit: hahah holy shit they used the KI launch trailer on steam so it still says coming soon right before spinal and fulgore are shown lmao
Pat-Man Jones
Member
Looks like you don't need a reminder if you are a high end PC guy...
I need a XBOX Console because I'm a console gamer only and have no interest in ever doing PC gaming!
Different strokes for different folks I guess!
There are millions of us happy console only gamers out here! Lol