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Killer Instinct Gold
杀手本能 黄金版
Killer Instinct Gold is a fighting game developed by Rare and released in 1996 for Nintendo 64. Players select from a roster of distinct fighters and compete in one-on-one battles using a combination system that rewards chaining attacks together. The game emphasizes speed and timing, with special moves, interrupts, and devastating ultra combos that can turn matches around instantly. Controls use the standard fighting game layout with punches and kicks mapped to buttons. The single-player campaign features a series of opponents with increasing difficulty, culminating in a final boss battle. Multiplayer matches allow two players to compete head-to-head. The game features voice samples for fighters and announcer callouts, with visual feedback showing damage and combo counters on screen.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (6.3K)
- Last updated
Killer Instinct Gold Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Killer Instinct Gold on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Killer Instinct Gold Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Killer Instinct Gold on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Killer Instinct Gold" N64 longplay 1996
Killer Instinct Gold Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Killer Instinct Gold. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
801D35840078 -
Invincible
801D35D4000A -
Access In-Game Cheats
801283DC0006 -
Access Gargos Character
80127DC80001 -
Fast Kick & Punch
801D357E0010 -
Max Blood
80127D5D0003 -
No Time Limit
80127D5B0001 -
Hit Anywhere Both Players
D11B717C50C0+811B717C1000+D11B717E0038+811B717E004B+D11B762C1420+811B762C1000+D11B762E0928+811B762E001D -
Activator 1 P1
D006F1640000D00685180000D00683A80000+1 -
Dual Activator P1(AR 3.0+ Needed!)
D106F1640000 -
Activator 1 P2
D006F16C0000D006851E0000D00683AE0000+1 -
Activator 2 P2
D006F16D0000D00683AF0000D00684BF0000+1
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Dual Activator P2 (AR 3.0+ Needed!)
D106F16C0000 -
Activator 1 P3
D006F1740000D00684C40000D00685240000 -
Activator 2 P3
D006F1750000D00684C50000D00685250000 -
Dual Activator P3
D106F1740000D10684C40000D10685240000 -
Activator 1 P4
D006F17C0000D00684CA0000D006852A0000 -
Activator 2 P4
D006F17D0000D00684CB0000D006852B0000 -
Dual Activator P4
D106F17C0000D10684CA0000D106852A0000 -
Activator 1 P1 #2
D00685480000D006F0D40000D006F1340000 -
Activator 2 P1 #2
D00685490000D006F0D50000D006F1350000 -
Dual Activator P1 #2
D10685480000D106F0D40000D106F1340000 -
Activator 1 P2 #2
D006854E0000D006F0DC0000D006F13C0000 -
Activator 2 P2 #2
D006854F0000D006F0DD0000D006F13D0000 -
Dual Activator P2 #2
D106854E0000D106F0DC0000D106F13C0000 -
Activator 1 P3 #2
D00685540000D006F0E40000D006F1440000 -
Activator 2 P3 #2
D00685550000D006F0E50000D006F1450000 -
Dual Activator P3 #2
D10685540000D106F0E40000D106F1440000 -
Activator 1 P4 #2
D006855A0000D006F0EC0000D006F14C0000 -
Activator 2 P4 #2
D006855B0000D006F0ED0000D006F14D0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Killer Instinct Gold released?
Killer Instinct Gold was released in 1996 for the N64.
Who developed Killer Instinct Gold?
Killer Instinct Gold was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Killer Instinct Gold support?
Killer Instinct Gold supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is Killer Instinct Gold?
Killer Instinct Gold is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Killer Instinct Gold for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Killer Instinct Gold runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Killer Instinct Gold in the browser?
No. Killer Instinct Gold streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Killer Instinct Gold?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does Killer Instinct Gold work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Killer Instinct Gold this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Killer Instinct Gold. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
