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Killer Instinct 2

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Killer Instinct 2 is a 1996 arcade fighting game developed by Rare and released as the sequel to Killer Instinct. It retains the original game's emphasis on long, announcer-accompanied combos while adding new fighters, revised returning characters, multiple endings, and mechanics including running and parrying. Nintendo later released an adapted Nintendo 64 version titled Killer Instinct Gold, with changes made for the home hardware.

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Who developed the arcade fighting game "Killer Instinct 2"?

The game was developed by Rare, the renowned British studio famous for pushing the graphical capabilities of Nintendo hardware. It was released for arcades in 1996 as the direct sequel to the original "Killer Instinct."

What happened to the characters of Cinder and Riptor in this sequel?

Because the game's plot involves time travel, several characters from the first game were cut from the roster, including Cinder and Riptor. In their place, Rare added new fighters like the vampire Count von Sabrewulf's rival, Maya.

What unique mechanics were added to the fighting system?

"Killer Instinct 2" expanded upon the original's long combo system by introducing manual combo breakers and a new super linker system. It also added character-specific finishing moves and multiple branching endings that depended on who the player defeated.

Was "Killer Instinct 2" ever ported to a home console?

While Rare was originally developing a port called "Killer Instinct Gold" for the Nintendo 64, the arcade version remained exclusive to arcades. "Killer Instinct Gold" eventually released in 1996, offering similar gameplay but omitting the full-motion video sequences.

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