Killer Instinct
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Killer Instinct for SNES
Killer Instinct brings Rare's one-on-one fighting game to the Super Nintendo with ten selectable combatants and a system built around speed, timing, and extended combinations. Ultratech's tournament draws together Jago, Orchid, Chief Thunder, T.J. Combo, Sabrewulf, Spinal, Glacius, Riptor, Cinder, and Fulgore, each with a distinct move set and visual style. Pre-rendered character artwork gives the fighters a distinctive look, while animated stages and a forceful soundtrack support the game's futuristic tournament atmosphere.
Combo-Focused Combat
The six-button control layout separates punches and kicks by strength. Basic attacks, special moves, throws, and aerial techniques feed into a layered combo system: openers begin an attack string, auto-doubles and linkers extend it, and finishing moves close it out. Opponents can answer predictable strings with combo breakers, making recognition and timing important on both offense and defense. Each match uses two life bars per fighter and a 100-second round timer, so momentum can shift even after the first health bar is exhausted.
Solo and Local Competition
A single player can advance through the tournament ladder and face Ultratech's strongest challengers. Local head-to-head play lets two players test characters and counters directly, while the tournament-style option supports a larger rotating competition around the console. Matches themselves remain one-on-one and use standard SNES controllers; there is no online requirement or online play.
This SNES version is best suited to players who enjoy learning character-specific sequences and gradually improving execution. Its combination system rewards practice, but the clear basic controls also make individual bouts approachable for casual local play.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Killer Instinct | SNES | Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rare Limited | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Tim Girvin Design, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rare Limited | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Playtronic Industrial Ltda. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rare Limited | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | SNES | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Gamepad | SNES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Hot Seat | SNES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | SNES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | SNES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-8 Players | SNES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 2 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Fighting | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Rare | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SNS-AKLE-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 2 players | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-01 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 1995-09 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| 1995-09-21 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1995-08-30 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1995-08-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 1, 1995 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 30, 1995 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496830458 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNS-AKLE-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002STYR | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2006 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 7896273602378 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-AKLP-UKV | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830458 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2006 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496830458 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00002STYR | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 2006 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SNS-AKLE-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
