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{{Header Nav|game=Killer Instinct|num=3}}
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{{Game
{{Game
|completion=3
|image=KillerInstinct snescover.jpg
|title=Killer Instinct
|title=Killer Instinct
|image=KillerInstinct_snescover.jpg
|developer=[[Rare]]
|developer=[[Rare]]
|publisher={{sys|arcade}}[[Midway]]{{sys|snes|gb}}[[Nintendo]]
|publisher={{colist|Midway Games|Nintendo}}
|year=1994
|systems={{syslist|cade|gb|snes}}
|ratings={{ESRB|T}}
|designer=Chris Tilston, Kevin Bayliss, Mark Betteridge
|designer=Chris Tilston, Kevin Bayliss, Mark Betteridge
|released={{sys|arcade|top=1}}{{rd|1994|October 28}}{{sys|snes}}{{rd|1995|August 30}}{{sys|gb}}{{rd|1995}}
|genre=[[Fighting]]
|genre=[[Fighting]]
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[Game Boy]], [[SNES]]
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|ratings={{ESRB|T}}
|followed by=[[Killer Instinct 2]]
|series=Killer Instinct
|series=Killer Instinct
|followed by=[[Killer Instinct 2]]
|pcgamingwiki=Killer Instinct
|pcgamingwiki=Killer Instinct
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'''Killer Instinct''' is a [[fighting]] game developed by [[Rare]] and published by [[Midway]] and [[Nintendo]]. Initially released in arcades in [[1994]], and rumored to use an "Ultra 64" hardware engine, in reality the proprietary arcade hardware was co-developed by Rare and Midway. The game received a high profile launch on the [[Super Nintendo]], as well as on the [[Game Boy]]. Its popularity led to a sequel, [[Killer Instinct 2]].
'''Killer Instinct''' is a [[fighting]] game developed by [[Rare]] and published by [[Midway]] and [[Nintendo]]. Initially released in arcades in [[1994]], and rumored to use an "Ultra 64" hardware engine, in reality the proprietary arcade hardware was co-developed by Rare and Midway. The game received a high profile launch on the [[Super Nintendo]], as well as on the [[Game Boy]]. Its popularity led to a sequel, [[Killer Instinct 2]].
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In the game, Ultratech is a very powerful megacorporation (entities which, in this future setting, have replaced all governments) which organizes a tournament called Killer Instinct. Along with regular participants, experimental creatures created by Ultratech also fight in the tournament so their strength can be tested. Ultratech also discovered a technology to make bridges between dimensions, and releases from this dimensional prison a two-headed monster called Eyedol, an ancient warrior that was locked away along with his rival, Gargos, who would become the enemy in Killer Instinct's sequel.
In the game, Ultratech is a very powerful megacorporation (entities which, in this future setting, have replaced all governments) which organizes a tournament called Killer Instinct. Along with regular participants, experimental creatures created by Ultratech also fight in the tournament so their strength can be tested. Ultratech also discovered a technology to make bridges between dimensions, and releases from this dimensional prison a two-headed monster called Eyedol, an ancient warrior that was locked away along with his rival, Gargos, who would become the enemy in Killer Instinct's sequel.


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File:KillerInstinct_arcadecabinet.jpg|The arcade version of the game.
File:KillerInstinct arcadecabinet.jpg|The arcade version of the game.
File:KillerInstinct_gameboycover.jpg|The Game Boy cover art.
File:KillerInstinct gameboycover.jpg|The Game Boy cover art.
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[[Category:Nintendo]]
[[Category:Fighting]]
[[Category:Fighting]]
[[Category:SNES]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Revision as of 18:10, 17 June 2022

This is the first game in the Killer Instinct series. For other games in the series see the Killer Instinct category.

Box artwork for Killer Instinct.
Box artwork for Killer Instinct.
Killer Instinct
Developer(s)Rare
Publisher(s)Midway Games, Nintendo
Year released1994
System(s)Arcade, Game Boy, SNES
Followed byKiller Instinct 2
SeriesKiller Instinct
Designer(s)Chris Tilston, Kevin Bayliss, Mark Betteridge
Genre(s)Fighting
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)ESRB Teen
LinksKiller Instinct at PCGamingWikiKiller Instinct ChannelSearchSearch

Killer Instinct is a fighting game developed by Rare and published by Midway and Nintendo. Initially released in arcades in 1994, and rumored to use an "Ultra 64" hardware engine, in reality the proprietary arcade hardware was co-developed by Rare and Midway. The game received a high profile launch on the Super Nintendo, as well as on the Game Boy. Its popularity led to a sequel, Killer Instinct 2.

In the game, Ultratech is a very powerful megacorporation (entities which, in this future setting, have replaced all governments) which organizes a tournament called Killer Instinct. Along with regular participants, experimental creatures created by Ultratech also fight in the tournament so their strength can be tested. Ultratech also discovered a technology to make bridges between dimensions, and releases from this dimensional prison a two-headed monster called Eyedol, an ancient warrior that was locked away along with his rival, Gargos, who would become the enemy in Killer Instinct's sequel.

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