Friday. It's 256 page and hardcover (you also get a code for a digital version)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080416276X/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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Killer Instinct |OT| New Look! New Moves! Same Killer Grooves!
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Friday. It's 256 page and hardcover (you also get a code for a digital version)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080416276X/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Ragingnight
Member
TAC isn't 100% random, generally you have some degree of what direction they are going. I always thought KI was a 2d version of DOA mechanic
You can make an educated guess on the TAC due to infinities and things like that, but there's no visual indication to know for sure which direction they're going, right?
The Combo Breaker system in KI is definitely similar to the counter system in DOA... just done right. In DOA you can counter endlessly with minimal risk. In KI, you do one incorrect Combo Breaker and you lose 30% or more. Plus I can counter your Combo Breaker or use Manuals to make it much harder to break. DOA has nothing like that.
Also, with a few exceptions, I can read the animation and break with 100% certainty. You can't do that very often in DOA.
sixteen-bit
Member
Looking forward to the Fulgore reveal
metsallica
Member
Whoa, really? The full original soundtrack is in the new game? That's awesome! Has anyone ripped / uploaded the new music? I wish they'd make the soundtrack available for purchase somewhere.
A lot of people are. Really hope Double Helix have gone for something like this -
Also never realised how intimidating Chief Thunder looks in instinct mode. Hopefully Fulgore has a similar look.
Ragingnight
Member
No visual cue for TAC.
The counter the combo breaker to me is just throwing on a hold. I know there is a difference between the two systems, but its the general vibe that people get. Its also an easy way to explain the game to a fighting game player.
Here's a new basics guide for anyone who is having issues understanding the basic mechanics of KI:
http://primagames.com/games/killer-instinct/feature/killer-instinct-how-play-basics
Not at the moment, but I suppose I can upload some. Most of the matches I play are against people who aren't very good... and I do not like playing on pad, but I guess I can upload some stuff.
I strongly dislike the counter system in DOA, so to me... KI is infinitely better.
http://primagames.com/games/killer-instinct/feature/killer-instinct-how-play-basics
Not at the moment, but I suppose I can upload some. Most of the matches I play are against people who aren't very good... and I do not like playing on pad, but I guess I can upload some stuff.
I strongly dislike the counter system in DOA, so to me... KI is infinitely better.
A lot of people are. Really hope Double Helix have gone for something like this -
Also never realised how intimidating Chief Thunder looks in instinct mode. Hopefully Fulgore has a similar look.
I think he's going to look 100% different than the first two games. Gray body, blue claws, red eyes, maybe the ponytail hair?
This time around all characters are completely different (from a visual standpoint) anyways with some clear influence from the older designs.
I hope Fulgore bears little resemblance to his older designs and is something completely unique.
I think fulgore's design is the only one that has aged well. I can see them making him more evil and dark looking. Probably they will replace the ponytail, with some flames, energy or something else.
Ultra Pack comes with "Premium" accessory parts. The final column on the 4-line screen in the customization menu.These are apparenrly unlocked from the start; you don't have to buy them with KP.
We don't know how it handles actual costumes, because we haven't seen any in-game yet.
The other sets are all obtainable in the base game, for any characters you own. The 2 middle packs have to be unblocked with KP, no matter which set you purchase.
KP can be used to unlock:
- Stages (the ones we've already seen)
- Character colors (3 through 6)
- Accessories (out of 4, sets 2 and 3)
- Classic music themes (so far only usable in the training mode)
- Concept art for stages and characters (viewable in gallery)
- Livery for your profile (text taunts, backgrounds, and icons)
Thank you much good sir.
Poker Face
Member
You have to unlock stages with KP.......
....why?
....why?
too much eslim
Member
Most likely keep you busy on the game lol
Surprised Max didn't get hooked up with at least a free X1 and KI early for all of the hype he has generated for the game. Still this is a decent acknowledgement.
Edit - After watching the vid I take it back. Having something Max related in the actual game is far cooler.
CHAD WARDEN IS HOSTING THE OFFICIAL KI TOURNEY!??????
Master Thespian
Member
The combination of lockouts and counter breakers makes the Killer Instinct counter system far superior to Dead or Alive's, IMO.
To put some context to it, it takes 3000 KP to unlock all the current stages, at 500KP each.
To unlock 1 piece of Jago's 2nd costume set, it's 4000 KP. 12000 for that set. His other set is 1000 each piece, to total 3000.
This KI store Walkthrough gives a good idea of the kind of KP we can expect to spend...
Poker Face
Member
because XP unlocks are dumb. I just want to play on the stages.
The stages locked is dumb, character+stage should be connected.
I heard you. It was fun until the 30 something character in MAHVEL. Then said "fuck it" and downloaded an already unlocked save file and loaded it.
AH!! Good luck for you then:
sixteen-bit
Member
Based Kroeger
kleners @ SRK.com just posted some pics of the XB1 pad.
http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/comment/8526656/#Comment_8526656
According to him all are common ground and if we're lucky tomorrow he will hook it to an arcade stick.
Also, you just read that in Prof. Farnswoth voice.
Very cool. He deserves it.
Curious what they put in the game for him.
sixteen-bit
Member
What does that mean for the layman?
Since it's common ground, multi-console arcade stick mods using the X1 controller PCB should be pretty easy.
What does that mean for the layman?
Cheap way to make a new arcade stick and/or hook it up to an existing one (dual mod)
EDIT: DAMN, beaten like Milhouse.
So I can make my SFIV stick work with a sacrifice of one Xbox one controller?
That would be awesome.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Stages are locked with XP? What the fuck Double Helix?
Those should be bonus stages not the character stages.
Those should be bonus stages not the character stages.
sixteen-bit
Member
fixed
@Max, that's fucking sick dude. You're going to be official immortalized in the game of your dreams. I really hope it has something to do with your video when KI was first revealed back at e3.
cuz i like pain
This is really one of the worst kept secrets, lol.Teaser from the Prima book that Rip took. I got it from SRK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dX9e_DXrsM
91 %, wut.
91 %, wut.
Poker Face
Member
Im probably going to miss the launch trailer if they don't show it tonight. I want to be one of the the first 50 so I can get my free backpack...which means I'll need to be their early.
So Double Helix, pls release the trailer tonight. thank u
So Double Helix, pls release the trailer tonight. thank u