Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years Amazon Minimum Age: 144 months Binding: Game Cartridge Brand: Nintendo EAN: 0045496870096 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Label: SPIG Manufacturer: SPIG Platform: Nintendo 64 Publisher: SPIG Sales Rank: 2875 Studio: SPIG
Product Description: Killer Instinct Gold is a 2D fighting game with rendered 3D characters. The game is even more advanced than the popular Killer Instinct arcade game providing players with all the combo-hitting arcade fighting action they could want right in their own home!
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Rating: - One of the "World's Perfect 2-D Fighter's"
Back when 2-D fighter's were a dime a dozen,there were only a select few that stood out in both the arcades and the home consoles and "KI" in my opinion was at the very TOP of that list amongst other brawlers such as "Street Fighter- Alpha"/"The King of Fighter's"/"Samuri Showdown" and of course the insane fighting mechanics of "Guilty Gear".
"KI" I.M.O was one of the "Elite" games of this genre due to the fact that
you can't just press buttons and expect to beat the came, it's much more than that and takes skill, patience, quick hand-eye coordination and sometimes split-second timing just to perform some of the most basic moves
such as blocking/countering and so forth.
Don't let the dated graphics turn you away from this one, it's a "TRUE GEM" and rightfully belongs in any Fight fan's collection, if you can find a copy. I searched the WEB and when i did find a copy ( which was rarely)
the price tag was very steep,so if Amazon has any left- BUY A COPY !!!
Whether it's 2008 or 2020 K.I. has stood the test of time and will alway's be as innovative as ever-a classic in it's own right.
Imagine this redone right on the XBOX 360 OR PS3?? -----holynight1
Rating: - The Best Fighting Game ever created . . . Period
Okay, I know it is 2007 and this game was released in 1996. But let me be the first to say that this game is the best fighting game ever created. The runner ups are Street Fighter II and the Marvel vs. Capcom series. People say that Killer Instinct is a knock-off of Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. That may be true. But it has taken the best elements from both games, combined them, and then added a new dimension to it that sets it apart from the rest. There has never been a game with a combo system this intricate. Even 11 years later, I still believe this is the best fighting game as far as gameplay is concerned.
The combo system is deep, and a major portion of the gameplay revolves around it. I wouldn't recommend this game to beginners because no amount of button mashing will get you any higher than 6-8 hits. This game is like chess not checkers. If you want to unlock the full combo potential via 70+ hitters, then you need to know the combo theory. It takes a little time to learn. But fortunately, there is a training mode to teach you the basics, followed by some beginner and mid level combos.
This is still one of the most engaging fighting games even in recent years. You want a challenging game that will take some time to master, look no further.
Rating: - Ki is Back
This sequel to ki is awesome i was very impressed on how well the characters were i'm kinda disapointed that they didn't keep cinder in it he was my favorite in the first ki. i love all the characters. my favorite one in this game has to be Jago & Saberwulf. if you enjoyed ki 1 wou'll enjoy this game.
Rating: - Fight on!
Lately I've been grabbing old N64 games to play on residence - my brother and sister wanted the Gamecube at home, so I began hunting through video game stores for any N64 gems worth filling out my collection with. I'd avoided KI Gold on its initial release because it got mixed reviews and was horribly expensive (remember those first gen N64 games? Exactly.), but since I owned every other Rareware game, I decided to grab it. After grinding the controllers to a bloody pulp in all-out tournaments with my roommates, I'm left wondering why Rare never followed with a KI3.
The fighting engine in KI Gold is completely insane. It's ridiculously fast, brutal, and fully animated. KI really puts other N64 fighters (particularly the Mortal Kombat series) to shame. The engine has some pre-programmed combos and also allows you to invent your own. I'll admit it's not as deep as Street Fighter - mindless button mashing can create some intense crowd-pleasing combos whereas Street Fighter is more skill-based - but you'll need all the help you can to survive. There are a slew of one-hit finishing moves that can instantly deplete your second energy bar, and the AI isn't shy about pulling these on you every chance it gets. What's also interesting is that while the fighting is strictly 2D, the arenas are full 3D, and certain moves such as throws will change your character positions in that space.
The graphics are excellent - it's a little odd at first seeing 2D sprites on a 3D arenea, but you get accustomed to it. The soundtrack would've been worth releasing another CD for (like they did with the first game), and the controls are sharp. If you're like me and still go for a little retro gaming, Killer Instinct Gold is probably the best fighter you can get for the N64.
Rating: - Best arcade fighting series
This is a fast paced fighting game that is fun. Playing the 2 player mode is fun to see who is better at it. I think a bit more characters would have been better.
- One of the "World's Perfect 2-D Fighter's"
