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 Japanese compilation of the first two Street Fighter III episodes. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in July 1999. Compilation of New Generation and 2nd Impact episodes, varied characters, Super Arts system and elaborate parry. Japanese edition.
Street Fighter III - W 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.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,26 GB📅22/07/1999
Published by Capcom
Street Fighter III - W Impact (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Street Fighter III W Impact is the Japanese edition of Capcom's double pack, the local equivalent of Western Double Impact. Collector value comes from the W Impact nomenclature unique to Japan and from this being the only Japanese pressing bundling the first two SF3, never reproduced in later HD reissues.
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 - W 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.
