A Double Impact compilation gathering the first two Street Fighter III. Precise controls, an evolving cast and already rare depth. Essential for saga fans.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Ryu, Ken and rivals clash in this compilation of the first two Street Fighter III episodes for Dreamcast. Published by Capcom, released in Europe in September 1999. Compilation of Street Fighter III New Generation and 2nd Impact episodes, varied characters and elaborate parry system. European version.
Street Fighter III - Double Impact review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gathering the first chapters of Street Fighter III, the package reveals a 2D animation of a richness unheard of at the time. Boldly designed characters and teeming backdrops overflow with life every round. This profusion of hand drawing imposes a graphic refinement that still commands respect.
Electronic funk and urban rhythms bathe these first Street Fighter III chapters in a refreshing modernity. The themes, lively and inventive, accompany exceptional animation and underline the daring of the new generation. This sonic touch, polished and laid-back, still appeals to connoisseurs.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Bringing together the first two chapters of the sub-series lets you trace the roots of a combat system of rare finesse and makes you want to explore every character. The twitchy rounds and the sumptuous animation style push you to chain duels. Less balanced than the entry that followed and still niche, this diptych keeps a technical elegance that holds you for the long haul.
Street Fighter III Double Impact PAL is the European edition of Capcom's double pack bundling New Generation and 2nd Impact via Virgin Interactive. Collector value comes from this being the only official compilation of the first two SF3 on console and from the very restricted PAL print.
Better with friends
A compilation gathering the early chapters of a cult 2D fighting saga, ideal for exploring its roots two-player. Each entry brings its own systemic nuance, and hopping between them constantly renews the competition among curious regulars. Rawer than its sequels, it keeps a tasty retro flair, and the duels take on a flavor of playful archaeology that enthusiasts adore.
Is Street Fighter III - Double Impact still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation bundling New Generation and 2nd Impact, this entry lets players rediscover the first two iterations of Street Fighter III, before the definitive overhaul of 3rd Strike. The parry is already present, the renewed cast still surprises, and the animation quality lays the foundations of the masterpiece to come. Rougher in balance and less iconic, these two games keep a strong historical flavour and real interest for anyone wanting to understand the genealogy of the 3rd Strike pinnacle.
