With Microsoft’s launch day lineup providing a mixed-bag so far, it falls to developer Double Helix Games to reboot Rare’s iconic title, and land an early blow for the team in green. While not an entirely successful venture by any stretch, critics seem to agree that Killer Instinct shows plenty of promise, as a potential future favorite marred by a current lack of options.
For a more in-depth appraisal of the game, check out these choice reviews:
NOTE: The following reviews are based upon the game’s Ultra Edition, a comprehensive 40 dollar pack that includes additional costumes and accessories. To all intents and purposes, however, the content up for review is the 2nd-tier Combo Breaker Pack, including all 8 of the game’s Season 1 characters.
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Metro (Roger Hargreaves):
Score: 7/10
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Eurogamer (Wesley Yin-Poole):
Score: 7/10
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Joystiq (David Hinkle):
Score: 3/5
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IGN (Vince Ingenito):
Score: 8.4/10
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Gamespot (Maxwell McGee):
Score: 7/10
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EGM (Eric L. Patterson):
Score: 6.5/10
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Gamesradar (Lucas Sullivan):
Score: 4/5
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USGamer (Bryan Dawson):
Score: 4/5
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Shacknews (Ozzie Mejia):
Score: 7/10
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Edge (Edge Staff):
Score: 7/10
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What do you make of the Killer Instinct reboot? Will the game’s unique business model help or hinder its chances of success? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check in with all of the latest Xbox One news, right here on Game Rant.
Killer Instinct is now available from the Xbox One Games Store. The title is exclusive to digital formats (i.e. no disc), with the introductory ‘Round One’ edition being released free-of-charge.
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