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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | X | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | Z | Right face |
| □ Square | S | Left face |
| △ Triangle | A | Top face |
| L1 | Q | Left shoulder |
| R1 | E | Right shoulder |
| L2 | Tab | Left trigger |
| R2 | R | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
| Left Stick Up | T | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | G | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | F | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | H | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
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Killing Zone is a fighting video game developed by Scarab and published by Naxat Soft in March 1996 in Japan and by Acclaim in both July 1996 in North America, and September 1996 in Europe and Oceania, for the Sony PlayStation platform. The game was met with a poor critical reception.
The Story Behind Killing Zone
The development team's more ambitious unrealized plans for the game included allowing characters to dismember their opponents during fights. Killing Zone is a fighting video game developed by Scarab and published by Naxat Soft in March 1996 in Japan and by Acclaim in both July 1996 in North America, and September 1996 in Europe and Oceania, for the Sony PlayStation platform. The game was met with a poor critical reception.
How Killing Zone Plays
In this videogame, there are a total of 14 characters in the game, and two modes: Normal Mode which is a standard fighting game mode, and Auto Mode. In Auto mode the player selects a type of monster, making their own version of one of the seven playable characters. Auto mode comprises three tournaments, during which the player can upgrade their monster by winning battles.
Unlike the 2D digitized actors and platforms of its predecessor, the gameplay is more like Virtua Fighter in terms of 3D characters, move sets and ring outs. Killing Zone is a fighting video game developed by Scarab and published by Naxat Soft in March 1996 in Japan and by Acclaim in both July 1996 in North America, and September 1996 in Europe and Oceania, for the Sony PlayStation platform. The game was met with a poor critical reception.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Killing Zone received mostly negative reviews. Next Generation panned it, citing animation "among the worst we've seen", counter-intuitive controls, disorienting camera movements, poor enemy AI, and overpowered enemies. They remarked that "To call this game frustrating is to give the most unbearably frustrating games a bad name." The game was deemed "awful" by IGN, who repeated nearly all of Next Generations points.
In October 2018, the game's rights were acquired by Canadian production company Liquid Media Group along with other titles originally owned by Acclaim Entertainment. Killing Zone is a fighting video game developed by Scarab and published by Naxat Soft in March 1996 in Japan and by Acclaim in both July 1996 in North America, and September 1996 in Europe and Oceania, for the Sony PlayStation platform. The game was met with a poor critical reception.
Killing Zone — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Killing Zone support?
This browser version of Killing Zone handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Killing Zone online for free?
Yes — Killing Zone runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Killing Zone?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Killing Zone?
Killing Zone was developed by its developer and published by its publisher.
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