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Killer Instinct Gold came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, developed by Rare. It was one of the earlier fighting games on the system, arriving when the 3D capabilities of the N64 were still a novelty for the genre. This version was an update to the arcade original, bringing the fight home with a few adjustments for the console.

You control one of several fighters, each with their own special moves and combos. The main goal is to defeat your opponent in one-on-one combat across a series of rounds. The game is known for its combo system, where you chain together attacks to build huge hit sequences, and the Combo Breaker, a defensive move you can use to interrupt an opponent's combo if you time it right. Matches are fast and aggressive, with a difficulty that can feel punishing if you don't learn the timing for breaks and counters. Landing an Ultra Combo to finish a match feels like a solid, earned victory.