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Killer Instinct |OT| New Look! New Moves! Same Killer Grooves!
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EtherMagic
Member
Can someone please help me out here, I am beyond frustrated at the moment.
About an hour ago I purchased the Ultimate Edition of KI ($40), but when I go to play it, it is (still) only allowing me to play the Free version with only Jago. I figured I would have to go to my purchase history and redownload it, but as with most stuff on the Xbone's ui, it is impossible for me to find as everything just loves hiding on you.
Any help on how to find my purchase so I can redownload would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Edit: Never mind, I got it. This rocks!!!
About an hour ago I purchased the Ultimate Edition of KI ($40), but when I go to play it, it is (still) only allowing me to play the Free version with only Jago. I figured I would have to go to my purchase history and redownload it, but as with most stuff on the Xbone's ui, it is impossible for me to find as everything just loves hiding on you.
Any help on how to find my purchase so I can redownload would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Edit: Never mind, I got it. This rocks!!!
abracadaver
Member
I kind of want to buy the day one xbox live gold to get shadow jago even though its 15 more expensive than a normal year of gold.
Does playing as shadow jago count towards the normal jago achievements ?
Does playing as shadow jago count towards the normal jago achievements ?
Lee Chaolan
Member
Both announcers and hype as hell. Chris is nice and classic though.
Bayonettasbuddy
Neo Member
Sorry to spam, just wondering if anyone knew anything about this?
Played a fair few games and I am having the problem of dropping enders/frantically spamming for combo breakers instead of thinking normally and taking my time. Loving the game so far and am surprised by the amount of non-Jago players about.
I also had the chance to get my arse kicked by Max this weekend. I felt abused and sore afterwards. Was fun, kinda like meeting a celeb (kinda)...
You can take everyone into the practice mode, and that's all you really need.
mdsfx
Member
Does the dojo mode not go into character specific details? I just realuzed that anything ive seen in dojo mode applies to all characters.
I think he means learn some fancy combos with other characters, would be neat, I want that too.
sixteen-bit
Member
Damn, I missed this.
Very much so! I would love this.
EDIT: Looks like no one is playing Ranked at this time...
Not the flashiest combo but here's a 106 hitter using manuals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeJBlDC75u0&feature=youtu.be
The timing isn't the issue, it's the constant QCB motions that's difficult to do using the XBone controller. Felt good pulling it off though, but now it's time to do it in a real match.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeJBlDC75u0&feature=youtu.be
The timing isn't the issue, it's the constant QCB motions that's difficult to do using the XBone controller. Felt good pulling it off though, but now it's time to do it in a real match.
sixteen-bit
Member
I really. Really. Hope Fulgore's design is like the second piece of concept art and not the first.
The silhouette they showed has more in common with the first.
So yeah artbook scans aren't allowed on GAF but there were images of Classic Costumes and alternate costumes.
Jago - KI1/2 costume
Orchid - KI2 Costume
Sabrewulf - KI1 costume, suit, iron armor
Spinal - Viking/Prehistoric Costume
Thunder - rockabilly/'Prey'-ish costume
Saidra - punk/retro
Jago - KI1/2 costume
Orchid - KI2 Costume
Sabrewulf - KI1 costume, suit, iron armor
Spinal - Viking/Prehistoric Costume
Thunder - rockabilly/'Prey'-ish costume
Saidra - punk/retro
JESUS ORCHID'S ASS
GuitarAtomik
Member
I like the first one more. Maybe add a little more armor to it or bulk the design out a bit. The second one looks a little too much like a random robot enemy from like an old Capcom arcade brawler.
So no one is going to post the other classic costume scans? I figured it was ok to do that since it's been done already. Can I get a PM if not?
nm lol.
nm lol.
Opus Angelorum
Member
dat ass!
GuitarAtomik
Member
Now that I've seen it, it's definitely labeled as an alt costume. "Mohawk Mechanic" is probably one of the accessory sets for the classic costume.
Delt31
Member
Can you explain Thunder's retro in more detail? Does he have the old school mohawk? That's all I care about...
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
kinda wish theyd let us choose if we want to play with free people or not getting tired fighting jagos 90% of the time
sixteen-bit
Member
kinda wish theyd let us choose if we want to play with free people or not getting tired fighting jagos 90% of the time
Have you tried exhibition match with friends?
Rizsparky
Member
Oh lawd this!!
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
none of my friends bought xbones
There isn't anything on Thunder's classic costume. But for what it's worth, his rocker costume is still there with a mohawk.
Like, the artbook goes into detail that this isn't just skin swaps. The costumes are actually really detailed. (Like Jago's muscle mass being slimmed down and stuff)
At the very least we can check the Install base with the leaderboards. That's how XBLA sales data was usually measured
ACH1LL3US
Member
Ok I have a few very serious issues with this game.
1 This is the only game that gets my heart really pounding, its so fast and frantic that once both fighters get to like 25% health left I get really intense. I never felt like this before in a game, the music, the speed of the combos, the way the match could turn tides for either player in a split second..... the game is just too much hype.
2 I don't want to come across Max online.
3 The xb1 controller dpad's diagonals dont register all the time.. need that arcade stick to come in :/
4 The game is addicting.... the classic ONE more fight and two hrs go by, yikes!
Minor issue, why can't this game be native 1080p?? The scaler in the XB1 adds sharpness to the image that I personally don't like.
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This is the only game that gets my heart really pounding, its so fast and frantic that once both fighters get to like 25% health left I get really intense. I never felt like this before in a game, the music, the speed of the combos, the way the match could turn tides for either player in a split second..... the game is just too much hype.2
I don't want to come across Max online.3
The xb1 controller dpad's diagonals dont register all the time.. need that arcade stick to come in :/4
The game is addicting.... the classic ONE more fight and two hrs go by, yikes!Minor issue, why can't this game be native 1080p?? The scaler in the XB1 adds sharpness to the image that I personally don't like.
you improve faster by losing than by winning2
ACH1LL3US
Member
it doesn't matterIts a instant loss. I don't think I will get many moves off
yesI improve by being stuck in teh corner for the whole match?
GuitarAtomik
Member
It's an alt costume for the retro skin. Has the mohawk but it's real hair and died pink. White shirt with a black denim looking jacket with ripped off sleeves. Black pants and biker boots. Crowbars for the weapons. It's called "Mohawk mechanic" so that should give you an idea. Kind of looks like a Streets of Rage enemy which definitely fits with the retro motif.
sixteen-bit
Member
I improve by being stuck in teh corner for the whole match?
as long as you learn to avoid getting into that situation
losing without learning anything from it is bad lol
I think its been asked, but is there a way for me to improve matchmaking? I try to get into a ranked match but it just sits there for a long time. I've gotten into one match so far (I've only tried a few times) but was lucky enough to get a win since the guy was trying to play it like Street Fighter with Jago and kept spamming fireballs. He had the upper hand at first but i was able to get in and do some combos and take him out with Thunder. Would love to play more online.
most definitely. in my experience losses make me want to find my mistakes more than wins do, the problem with feeling good about a win is you're most likely to focus on your accomplishments rather than your shortcomings. you become a better player by amending these shortcomings, or learning to disguise them.
Not really, that's my main problem, I hate Jago so much - no other character is pushing me into the corner like Jago. I try to dash through him with Sabrewulf but either it's fireballs or random jumps that prevent me from doing so. I can dodge some fireballs with his run+light attack - but not reliably so.
Aaanyway - if some of you want a sparring partner that wants to learn the game and messes up a lot, add daFeef.
edit: should note I am from Europe, if that matters. But the netcode in this seems pretty awesome.
ACH1LL3US
Member
Not really, that's my main problem, I hate Jago so much - no other character is pushing me into the corner like Jago. I try to dash through him with Sabrewulf but either it's fireballs or random jumps that prevent me from doing so. I can dodge some fireballs with his run+light attack - but not reliably so.
Aaanyway - if some of you want a sparring partner that wants to learn the game and messes up a lot, add daFeef.
I will add you when I get home from work.
Anyone else interested to spar please add me, ACH1LL3US
fallingdove
Member
I played KI all weekend. Here are my shotgunned thoughts on the game so far.
Let me be among those that say how fun this game is. While I am not fond of Orchid's outfit, she is great to play with. I also really like Sabrewulf and Thunder(Sabrewulf especially). I haven't had a chance to play much with Sadira but but she plays a lot better than she looked in the videos. Combo breakers are easy to pull off, and the Ultras are incredibly satisfying.
Graphically, I must say it looks pretty impressive. I have seen the fireball particle gifs many times now but to see a fireball on block on the big screen is beautiful. It seems like the particles fall for 5 seconds afterwards. The models look great. SOOO much better than NR's fighters.
The above said. This game needed more time in the oven. I am shocked at how absolutely bare bones this is. And as unfortunate as it is, I see the game dying due to its lack of features. It really needed to launch with a story mode and at least 8 characters. I got bored with survival mode pretty quickly and spent most of my time in practice. I couldn't even spend Dojo time with my characters of choice because it only exists for Jago (what the hell?)
KP is the worst thing ever. Attempting to buy something as throwaway as colors requires not only the KP you have attained but that you meet certain online requirements? What a terrible idea.
Lastly, is the fightstick worth the money? The Xbone controller sucks for this game.
So in conclusion -
- So much fun. Does a great job of capturing the essence of the original series.
- Fuck you Microsoft for pushing this to be available at launch instead of giving it the time it needed to cook.
Let me be among those that say how fun this game is. While I am not fond of Orchid's outfit, she is great to play with. I also really like Sabrewulf and Thunder(Sabrewulf especially). I haven't had a chance to play much with Sadira but but she plays a lot better than she looked in the videos. Combo breakers are easy to pull off, and the Ultras are incredibly satisfying.
Graphically, I must say it looks pretty impressive. I have seen the fireball particle gifs many times now but to see a fireball on block on the big screen is beautiful. It seems like the particles fall for 5 seconds afterwards. The models look great. SOOO much better than NR's fighters.
The above said. This game needed more time in the oven. I am shocked at how absolutely bare bones this is. And as unfortunate as it is, I see the game dying due to its lack of features. It really needed to launch with a story mode and at least 8 characters. I got bored with survival mode pretty quickly and spent most of my time in practice. I couldn't even spend Dojo time with my characters of choice because it only exists for Jago (what the hell?)
KP is the worst thing ever. Attempting to buy something as throwaway as colors requires not only the KP you have attained but that you meet certain online requirements? What a terrible idea.
Lastly, is the fightstick worth the money? The Xbone controller sucks for this game.
So in conclusion -
- So much fun. Does a great job of capturing the essence of the original series.
- Fuck you Microsoft for pushing this to be available at launch instead of giving it the time it needed to cook.
That's the general rule with playing people online in fighters. Sure, it's fun to win, but imo it's more fun to learn.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
6 jago ranked fights in a row god
"I like to win, love to lose" - some vfer's xbl motto (cmoney maybe?)
even in the rhetorical match where you are locked down the entire time, you now have something to aspire to. imitate
TOP 5 Enders in Killer Instinct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYfbS3hAE4g
What are your favorites?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYfbS3hAE4g
What are your favorites?
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
yeah fun getting to apprentice then getting knocked all the way back down fighting crazy zoning glacius as thunder
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Good stuff man, I wish more people had this mentality for online gaming. It's all about the love, not war!
I had difficulty pulling off the Dragon Punch here too, but the down+FP worked best to get out of that exercise. You have to press d+FP early, but as far as the Dragon Punch, the only success I found is just doing the motion very early (since you know when he's about to jump) because it's pretty demanding. You do it in the direction you're facing at the time, before he jumps over you.
100% agree with the posters above you. Playing with people better than you is great for improvement, just try to keep on eye out for their moves and spacing for setups.
Awareness is key.