Killer Instinct’s sharp combat and smooth graphics highlight a fantastic, yet limited, fighting game (review)

These past few years have ushered in a great era of fighting games. From Persona 4 Arena to Skullgirls to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, gaming’s seen a lot of fresh blood mixing in with the older franchises making a comeback.

But despite the nostalgia trip, one of the oldest names in the fighting game scene, Killer Instinct, has sat dormant for 17 years.