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A Fantastic Port With Everything You Could Ask For In A Fighting Game
Yes, you can argue that the Sega Saturn and the Arcade version is better. Moot point at the end of the day. What you get here is just simply fantastic and joins the hallowed list of awesome fighting games on the PS1.
Visually, it's pretty good with nice animations (especially specials and supers), colourful environments that give the appropriate vibe and a slick presentation that oozes style.
When it comes to audio, there's some great stage music and the sound effects are crisp and punchy.
But it's the content where the game really shines. The roster amount is ridiculous but everyone belongs here, especially the new characters with those like Karin having gone on to become iconic in their own right. The ability to choose your fighting style is a nice touch and sure, it may not make the game balanced but that's not the point of Street Fighter Alpha 3. The point is having fun in a fighting game.
And when it comes to enjoying the game, Street Fighter Alpha 3 gives you the modes to do it. As well as traditional modes you get Dramatic Battle (fighting in pairs) and the best one of them all, World Tour.
World Tour sees you picking a fighter, taking them around the world and, as you win, you gain experience to make you stronger. It is just so much awesome and it's no wonder it was brought back (albeit in a much different way) for Street Fighter 6.
This is a fighting game everyone should play, even those who normally shy away from it. If you want a ultra competitive fighting game, Street Fighter 3rd Strike is that way. But for those who just want to have fun, no matter the skill level, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is must play. A damn near-perfect package.
Rating: 10/10
Yes, you can argue that the Sega Saturn and the Arcade version is better. Moot point at the end of the day. What you get here is just simply fantastic and joins the hallowed list of awesome fighting games on the PS1.
Visually, it's pretty good with nice animations (especially specials and supers), colourful environments that give the appropriate vibe and a slick presentation that oozes style.
When it comes to audio, there's some great stage music and the sound effects are crisp and punchy.
But it's the content where the game really shines. The roster amount is ridiculous but everyone belongs here, especially the new characters with those like Karin having gone on to become iconic in their own right. The ability to choose your fighting style is a nice touch and sure, it may not make the game balanced but that's not the point of Street Fighter Alpha 3. The point is having fun in a fighting game.
And when it comes to enjoying the game, Street Fighter Alpha 3 gives you the modes to do it. As well as traditional modes you get Dramatic Battle (fighting in pairs) and the best one of them all, World Tour.
World Tour sees you picking a fighter, taking them around the world and, as you win, you gain experience to make you stronger. It is just so much awesome and it's no wonder it was brought back (albeit in a much different way) for Street Fighter 6.
This is a fighting game everyone should play, even those who normally shy away from it. If you want a ultra competitive fighting game, Street Fighter 3rd Strike is that way. But for those who just want to have fun, no matter the skill level, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is must play. A damn near-perfect package.
Rating: 10/10