Street Fighter Alpha 3 is the pinnacle of the Alpha sub-series with the largest roster and spectacular V-ISM system. Three distinct combat modes offer remarkable depth. Excellent PS1 port with additional content. One of the finest 2D versus fighting games ever ported to PS1.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
Western Capcom sequel to Street Fighter Alpha 2, 2D versus fighter with massive roster and ISM system. Created by Capcom, released in 1998 in the United States and Europe under the Street Fighter Alpha 3 title. Over twenty-eight Street Fighter fighters including Cammy, Karin and R Mika, three-distinct-style A/V/X ISM system, RPG-lite World Tour mode and electronic rock soundtrack. Western edition under the Street Fighter Alpha 3 title.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,32 GB📅31/05/1998
Published by Capcom
Street Fighter Alpha 3 (PS1) price, value & rarity
The culmination of the Alpha sub-series, gathering a sprawling roster and three switchable fighting styles, held as one of the most complete of the branch. Still fairly widespread in the West, its interest lies in this completeness rather than scarcity. A prime piece for 2D versus fans wanting the richest version of the Alpha line on the console.
Better with friends
The culmination of the saga, where three play styles give everyone their own way to attack and manage their guard, across a colossal cast. The competition turns rich and personal: choosing your ISM already declares your philosophy to the opponent. Deep yet welcoming, it suits long versus evenings where you try the whole roster and rivalry sharpens match after match.
Is Street Fighter Alpha 3 still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 1999 on PS1 as Street Fighter Zero 3 in Japan and Street Fighter Alpha 3 internationally, Capcom's project crowns the Alpha branch with one of the most generous casts in Capcom's 2D versus output. The three ISM system, A, X and V, offers three distinct schools of play and the World Tour mode provides remarkable single player replay value. The art direction and the music keep their nervous energy. The 2D modelling ages with its charm. Recommended today for every 2D versus devotee and for Capcom fans at the lineage peak on Sony's first home console hardware globally.
