
Street Fighter Alpha 3
The culmination of the Alpha series featuring the largest roster in the franchise at the time with 34 fighters. Introduces the innovative 'ISM' system allowing players to choose between different fighting styles (A-ISM, X-ISM, V-ISM) that dramatically alter gameplay mechanics.
Platform
arcade
Year
1998
Genre
Fighting
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Released in arcades as Alpha 3 in 1998 (later known as Zero 3 in Japan), this installment refined the Alpha series' signature air combos and guard crush system while adding dramatic camera zooms during super moves.
Features characters from across Street Fighter history including Final Fight's Cody and Guy, plus newcomers like Karin and Eagle returning from Street Fighter 1.
Praised for its technical depth with chain combos and custom combos, while remaining accessible with simplified inputs for casual players.
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