Killer Instinct Gold on the N64 is a solid port of a fantastic arcade fighter. The combo system is deep and rewarding, and the characters are over-the-top and memorable. However, the visuals have taken a hit compared to the arcade, and the lack of certain features, like multiple endings, might irk arcade purists. Still, if you're craving frantic fighting action with satisfying combos, Killer Instinct Gold delivers a killer time on the N64.

What am I doing and why is the AI such a massive cheater, input reads are one thing but after the 3rd opponent on Normal the AI enters god mode and will unleash massive combos every time while for you entering combo mode is a fluke. Let me know if I played the game wrong because Rare Replay didn't really help me on that front.

Final boss being immune to death unless you hit him with a specific move is bs too. Good music though.

I cannot even believe I finished this game (Arcade on Normal). I suck at fighting games, but in this one, the combos come naturally. The graphics are truly impressive for the time and the soundtrack is top notch, it truly feels like a classic Rare game. And as crazy as it sounds, it works great on the N64 controller. It's a shame it's one of the very few fighting games on the platform.