


Some characters, like the iconic hero Jago, the barbarian warrior Tusk or the tormented lycanthrope Sabrewulf, are returning characters from the original game, while others, like artificial intelligence ARIA, are playable here for the first time. Killer Instinct launched with a cast of eight main characters (plus the bonus character, Shadow Jago), and new seasons have added similar numbers each time. If that all sounds confusing, the game has a Dojo mode that lets you practice your skills.

In addition to the basic combos, characters have a variety of other resources: Instinct Mode, which triggers a power unique to each character, Shadow attacks, which have varying special properties, and Combo Breakers, which allow you to get out of a damaging combo.
