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Street Fighter Zero 3 (Japan)

PlayStation
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Reviewed in
1998
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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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Category
Fighting 2 players 12+
Description
Japanese Capcom variant of Street Fighter Alpha 3, 2D versus fighter with massive roster. Created by Capcom, released in 1998 in Japan under the Street Fighter Zero 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. Japanese edition under the Street Fighter Zero 3 title.

Street Fighter Zero 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 📅23/12/1998
Published by Capcom

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Collector interest

The Japanese version of Street Fighter Zero 3, the culmination of the Alpha branch under its original name, sought by those wanting the native pressing of the sub-series' most complete entry. Rarer than the Western editions, this edition appeals to versus fans attentive to provenance. Its local run supports a value above the more common international versions.

Better with friends

A peak of the saga where three play philosophies let everyone attack and defend their own way, across a gigantic roster. The competition gains richness and personality: choosing your ISM already announces your strategy to the opponent. Deep yet welcoming, it fuels endless versus evenings where you try the whole cast and rivalry is polished match after match.

Is Street Fighter Zero 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.

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