Killer Instinct
About the Game
In the distant future, a monopolistic and technological corporation called Ultratech organizes a fighting tournament known as "Killer Instinct". Many fighters answer the challenge to participate, including several of Ultratech's experimental warriors. To increase the tournament's challenge, Ultratech utilizes a technology that can create bridges between alternate dimensions, releasing a creature known as Eyedol. Eyedol is a two-headed ancient warrior that was imprisoned along with his bitter rival, Gargos.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Killer Instinct is a 2D versus fighting game that features 3D rendered sprite based graphics. Players choose from ten characters: Orchid, Cinder, Jago, Glacius, Fulgore, Riptor, Sabrewulf, Spinal, T.J. The game is known for its heavy combo-based fighting system, allowing players to pull off moves that land a high number of hits on their opponent, the highest being the "Ultra Combo". Another notable element is combo breakers, finishing moves and stage fatalities, double energy bars, and a dance-music inspired techno soundtrack.
Modes & Ways to Play
Some warriors enter the tournament to seek glory or escape.
Player support includes 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Killer Instinct | Nintendo Game Boy.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rare Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Tim Girvin Design, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rare Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Game Link Cable | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Super Game Boy Compatible | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Fighting | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Rare Ltd. | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #DMG P AKLE | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL GameBoy Color | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-11 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1995-12-14 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1995-11-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 1995-11-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| November 1, 1995 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 1, 1995 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496730482 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-AKLE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1382893571 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-AKLP-UKV | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730482 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1382893571 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496730482 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00002ST2I | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 79309527 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #DMG P AKLE | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
