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Killer Instinct | Review Thread
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GuitarAtomik
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Value is subjective but besides that, the depth of fighting games comes from mastering the ins and outs of characters and then mastering the match ups with every other character. The fact is, you're probably not going to do that sufficiently with every character in a week. Probably not in a few months even and by then another character comes out. Then another in another month.
synce
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Godly OST... Someone send this to lobotomized fucks who worked on TR and DOA5
The Main Event
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That tends to be how f2p games launch, and this is pretty close to f2p.
It does make an interesting review setup though since f2p games are usually "out early, add more later" yet reviews work entirely around finished products.
I was quite curious to see how this would review due to that, since it gives a sign of how f2p games will go over in the future as they get more and more prominent this generation.
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For $20, I'm biting after these reviews. Trying to decide if I really care enough about outfits and accessories and shit to get the $40 version.
King Allant
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yeah it the only review that I'm going to bother to read.
rogue_nine82
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Solid reviews given the F2P, work in progress nature of the game. People ragged so hard on this game due to Double Helix being involved but it's nice to see the game is reviewing well. This game is the main reason I am jumping into next-gen at the start, though I technically already jumped in with the Wii U 
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.DiscoShark
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Anyone know if Jonathan Holmes (from Destructoid) is handling the KI review? He's one of the few gaming journalists who knows his way around a fighting game and his opinion is one of the few I respect for this genre.
Mr. Smiley
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I say wait until launch trailer... the classic costumes MAY be worth it
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Doesn't seem like the industry seems to be very receptive to pricing and rollout models popularized on the PC.
pretty sure the track at the 8 min mark is Saberwolf's theme
sixteen-bit
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MrSaturn99
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Not to brag, but my cousin's boyfriend worked on this game. He also happened to be the one behind Super Smash Land.
Looking forward to the release, though I probably won't be getting an Xbone anytime soon.
Looking forward to the release, though I probably won't be getting an Xbone anytime soon.
You can't review a platform with initial content. 2 years down the line? Then lets make a conclusion.
Game has a very good foundation... add in story mode, arcade ladder, lobby, more random options (red-rolling) and 16 more characters, stages and 16 more absolutely godly tunes from Mick Gordon... as well as a lot more "skins" and accessories... then the model starts to take off.
LoL wasn't a megahit on day one.
fallingdove
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Great reviews! Especially considering what is included with the initial product. I hope people stick with the game long enough so that there is still a community when I finally get my Xbone.
Dreams-Visions
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Excellent.
TheRealTalker
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I expected some plus 8's
7 from Wdge was to be expected
Pretty good
7 from Wdge was to be expected
Pretty good
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
0:00 - Orchid
2:02 - Killer Instinct theme
4:08 - Glacius
5:16 - Thunder
6:45 - Sadira
8:05 - Sabrewulf
9:25 - Spinal tease
2:02 - Killer Instinct theme
4:08 - Glacius
5:16 - Thunder
6:45 - Sadira
8:05 - Sabrewulf
9:25 - Spinal tease
JasoNsider
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That music preview is a lot of fun. I love the over-the-top 90s dance vibe in the first track, the great rendition of the main theme, and the totally boss melody at 5:30.
Violence Jack
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Kacho
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fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck
Need that Bombcast!
Killer Instinct has always been one of the more accessible fighters. Trust me. It doesn't take long before you're breaking out combos and having a blast.
Hmmm good... but can't touch Killer Cuts
I especially like that there's little samples from Killer cuts... But it isn't Enough
Brill dying to see what Jeff stays, wonder if he does a stream today?
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CliffyB's Cock Holster
Except as an actual thing, its not free-to-play!
Unless I'm missing something, you are paying $20 for the base pack, more for each character, and on top of that you still need to pay XBL Gold in order to play online - which you will need to, given its ultra-basic single player content.
Sorry to rag on it, but this doesn't seem like a good deal to me!
GreatMightySymp
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Wish the XBone supported my Quanba stick, although it seems the pad controls aren't too bad based on the reviews.
(Speaking of sticks, does anyone know if the PS4 supports PS3 sticks or is it like the XBone where it requires new hardware?)
(Speaking of sticks, does anyone know if the PS4 supports PS3 sticks or is it like the XBone where it requires new hardware?)
$20 is every character, the "base pack" is free (1 free character + all modes including online/dojo/story/offline vs)
Chobel
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Doug Heffernan
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I am pleased!
sixteen-bit
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On PS4 Sony has stated the option to support legacy controllers is up to the publisher.
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CliffyB's Cock Holster
Yeah, I meant characters subsequent to the 6 initial ones.
The Main Event
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On my 3rd listen. Soooo godlike, dat Thunder soundtrack! I need this game.
8 characters are from season 1, 20 dollars.
When season 2 comes out you buy season 2, but it will Always be the same game. No Capcom bullshit here.
Yup, the $20 version includes the 2 DLC characters as well.
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CliffyB's Cock Holster
Do you like season passes? Because that's what it sounds like to me.
Oneida said:
That's a bit better than I thought then. Its just that when thinking about versus gaming I always work on the principle that the amount of actual content is number of chars squared, because every character needs to balance against every other character including mirror-matchups.
It's a download only title, $20 for 8 characters period. Season 2 hasn't even been confirmed yet, we just know DH WANTS to do it.
So, based on video reviews, it seems the lovely object motion blur that was present at one time in earlier builds has been removed? What's up with that? It was one of the visual features that really helped the visual stand out, I thought. Really disappointing if true.
I wonder if there is an option ala Tekken 6/TTT2?
I wonder if there is an option ala Tekken 6/TTT2?
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