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Killer Instinct Season 3 launches on Xbox One and Windows 10 March 29th
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Thanks for linking this. So he DOES have a lot of Weaponlord inspiration in him.
Deflects all throughout his Medium and Heavy Specials moves.
A leaping ground stab that looks just like Korr's.
And he can chain together specials via instinct (though these don't lead to killing blows like they would in WL.)
You could even consider the stagger mechanic from his blows to be like the double over in WL.
The fact he;s an immortal Barbarian, and "The same Tusk", I really hope this Retro has less-smarterer speek. His modern look talks as if he's actually been around modern civilization.
He's not a character I cared much about in the classic KI2 (always preferred Kim in that case), but his mechanics are pretty interesting here. Being able to guard while attacking is very Maxima-like, so I'm much more drawn to trying him out than I would have been a straight carry-over from old.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Sweet. I'll probably play more on PC since my 360 fightpad hooks up easier.
Possumowner
Member
Been waiting for this on PC,shall be putting a lot of time into this.Maybe more than SFV,I guess I'll see
El Sabroso
Member
MaximilianDood, you need to put this as your avatar bro
Shago is a separate purchase I believe, unless you already had the Shago skin at launch
No. He's a special character that had a few opportunities to purchase since season 1.
Tusk is HUGE. I don't like those deflects!
No, he's sold separately on limited-time terms. He was last on sale in January, so it may be a while before you can purchase him again.
No, he's sold separately on limited-time terms. He was last on sale in January, so it may be a while before you can purchase him again.
That's ridiculous. The thing has been out for two years and they can't get a driver out that allows two buttons to work? Jesus Christ.
Thanks for the response guys. Never had the skin so I'll have to wait for the next time he's up for sale.
The specs posted on the first page say that a 670 is under recommended but the site says 480 lol error on their end or was it edited?
Edit: I'm on mobile so idk of it's an issue with the mobile version of the site.
The specs posted on the first page say that a 670 is under recommended but the site says 480 lol error on their end or was it edited?
Edit: I'm on mobile so idk of it's an issue with the mobile version of the site.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Yeah, I was hoping there wouldn't be this much of a drop off in season 3 but that was apparently wishful thinking. Atlas Plug and Celldweller couldn't even dream of being on Mick's level from what I've heard so far.
Yeah I just finished watching one of his gameplay videos. Dude's insane.
The size, the deflect mechanic, the damage, love it love it love it.
They did a great job, everybody complaining that he's not 100% like KI2 get over it. None of the characters are 100% like their KI / KI2 counterparts and look at how the game turned out.
His Retro will obviously be his KI2 outfit!
Pretty much this. Not a fan of the new look at all. Definitely not manly enough. Need that retro stat.
Not manly enough? Dude is almost as big as Glacius, his tattoo is on fire causing smoke and he has a massive sword, what else do you need?
Come on GAF.
evilromero
Member
This game is just incredible. Can't wait for the soundtrack to drop!
Well... guys with facial hair are like... the definition of manly, especially for games. The Jean-ish shorts are pretty eh, yeah, but the fact they're ripped (as if he's actually lived through stuff) is pretty nice.
Lets hope he gets really Cro-Magnon in his Barbarian retro. The only things he wears are things he's killed... that should help there.
KI2 Tusk was manly. Size and a tattoo don't make this guy manly. Is the tattoo smoking or is that from his sword?
As long as his retro is on point, I'm fine with whatever they want to do to his updated model.
Oh wow... I didn't even notice the music. That can't be final...
The Tusk theme from KI2 was one of the best themes in the series. I'll be super disappointed if this is the final theme for Tusk.
MAN that looks like a low budget awful fighting game. Which is sad cause it's not. Killer Instinct is my second favorite fighter ever so seeing this is sad. But I have faith Iron Galaxy will polish it enough.
Not the first KI character to be revealed before his trailer.
SpiceMelange
Member
I really don't like how Tusk is posed. He only shows his back at us, we don't even see his face! I think it's a major contribution of him feeling off and stiff.
He's always been a back facing character
Poker Face
Member
KI is low budget lol
The Iron Yuppie
Member
Very reasonable specs for the PC. Now the question is, will it break G-sync and do the other shenanigans that MS's PC ports are doing.
I guess I don't really see how Tusk's character model looks bad (or looks like it comes out of skyrim). He looks pretty good for what he is, a sword wielding human. I think all of the cool designs in the new KI have been from the monster type characters, but that is simply because monsters can look cooler and more unique than humans. Additionally, all of the human faces have looked pretty plain/not that detailed, but I don't think it has really stood in the way of the models looking great.
And watching some gameplay. I am loving the effects for Tusk and the Arbiter, especially the shield stuff for Arbiter.
And watching some gameplay. I am loving the effects for Tusk and the Arbiter, especially the shield stuff for Arbiter.
SpiceMelange
Member
And it still look terrible
I would have loved to see what their redesigns for the S2 and S3 characters would have been. DH's redesigns and backstories were at least faithful to the original designs, but IG's redesigns and backstories are so drastic that in some cases the characters they've changed might as well be different people.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
3 things that suck:
1) I have to wait almost a god damned month for this
2) My Surface Pro 4 probably can't run it
3) Discount for S1&2 owners doesn't seem like it's going to happen
1) I have to wait almost a god damned month for this
2) My Surface Pro 4 probably can't run it
3) Discount for S1&2 owners doesn't seem like it's going to happen
El Sabroso
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sign in that account on xbox.com and it has to prompt you to create your GT and agree to Xbox Live terms of use
The Mick Gordon thing is simply a time constraint. Since KI, he's been doing bigger projects with Bethesda's titles like Wolfenstein, and now DOOM.
I do wish DH would work on another fighting game though. Hell, I'd like to see them turn another awful western fighting game into something fantastic. Like Eternal Champions.
They've only redesigned what, six characters? Maya's great, Riptor's great, and Kim Wu's great. Combo and Cinder are definitely divisive (Don't mind Combo's, and I like Cinder's.) and...yeah Tusk is rough (but it's an early build y'know.)
I never would've guessed that
Yeah, no way will a surface pro run it. It doesn't even have a dedicated GPU, right?
I think the poster knows that, just lamenting on how we lost an aspect of the game after every season.
Gravemind IV
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Opinions on the new shadow moves effects? It's purple for everyone now rather than the misty afterimage of the character. Personally I prefer the old one, but perhaps it's for clarity's sake?
Poker Face
Member
I think part of it has to do with the uncertainty of KI's future in the eyes of Microsoft. They probably asked him way too late to be a part S3. The lack of faith from higher ups at MS is incredibly frustrating and it seems like we lost Double Helix and Mick because they couldn't commit to multiple seasons until they saw success. Obviously no one besides the guys involved in development know what goes on behind the scenes, but the passion we saw from both DH and Mick would make it seem like they would have been more than willing to do multiple seasons...but if other opportunities pop up and Microsoft is unwilling to commit the talent will leave.
That being said, Iron Galaxy has done a phenomenal job and the game has become something quite amazing. I'm super happy with their work. So far I'm not a fan of the new music, but I hope it sounds better when it's coming out of my TV.
I like the old one better, because it seemed more unique. The way shadow moves left a shadowy afterimage on impact, that would then individually fade away... it was nice. But it was also hard to read on lower-quality streams, and it was easy to lose the character in them in such situations.
The new effect separates the character from the effect better. Yet it kind of feels like a Tie-dye bleed effect, which makes me think more of "fancy graphic design" than "violence and rage taking form".
I'll probably grow to like it more once I see it in a playable game in front of me, and see how it works with a wider variety of moves.