Street Fighter EX3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2000
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Hot Games
    80
    Although not as complex as "Tekken Tag," or as simple to play as "DOA2," Street Fighter EX3 is still a fighter, and one that can battle with the best of them on the PS2.
  2. Game Fan
    80
    New characters and updated graphics that only the PS2 could offer, and on the other hand... well, terrible slowdown and sometimes unbalanced gameplay are just a few of the many flaws early adopters found themselves clamoring about.
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  3. GameSpot
    74
    EX3 may feel a bit rushed in some spots, but overall it's a fun and great-looking fighting game that won't disappoint longtime EX fans.
  5. Gaming Maxx
    72
    Overall, this is definitely a decent 3D fighter, just it is too generic of a 3D fighter at times.
  6. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    A typical EX game: solid, a bit boring, and uninspired. It lacks the key elements--great graphics, tight gameplay, and personality in its game design--that give the 2D Street Fighter games their appeal.
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  7. GamePro
    70
    Graphically, EX3 is mediocre (compared to "Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore" and "Tekken Tag Tournament"), with its unrealistic, blocky characters and sparkly effects.
  8. Gaming Age
    67
    In strict gameplay terms, save for the multiple character options, Street Fighter EX 3 doesn't represent anything we haven't seen before.
  9. Electric Playground
    60
    Putting a 3D face on a 2D game just doesn’t cut it.
  10. TotalGames.net
    60
    Throwing a fireball at Ken is still as much fun as ever, and it does look better than any other Street Fighter EX game. It won’t be the best Street Fighter game you ever play, but it’ll be fun nonetheless.
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  11. All Game Guide
    60
    With the tag combos, tag meteor combos, and dozens of special move-laden combos, there's plenty of depth here for fighting game fans.
  12. Maxim Online
    60
    Unfortunately, the controls are still choppy compared with Dreamcast blockbuster "Soul Calibur," which defeats the purpose of splurging on a new PlayStation 2.
  13. Happy Puppy
    60
    Aside from some rather brilliant lighting effects, which become apparent when pulling off special moves, SFEX3 looks like nothing more than a high-res original PlayStation game.
  14. IGN
    50
    A middle of the road fighter that lacks pizzazz and inspiration.
  15. Spank!
    50
    It's obvious that this was a rushed attempt at getting some software ready for the PS2's launch and it's a shame.
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  16. Daily Radar
    50
    Is EX3 the worst fighter we've ever played? Absolutely not -- however, its mediocre fighting engine and uninspired visuals are yet another example of a once noble series gone sour.
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  17. PSX Nation
    50
    "Street Fighter EX3" has the awkward distinction of being the best-looking "EX" game in the series, but the worst-looking brawler in comparison to its competitors' robust engines.
  18. GamerWeb Sony
    35
    The characters are stiff and look almost mechanical in their movement. The character response time isn't all the great either. Most of all, SFEX3 lacks any type of fun factor. I can't recommend this game to even the most die-hard SF fan.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best PS2 Game of 2000
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000
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#13 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2000

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. Rox22
    Sep 24, 2014
    2
    It's been a long, long time since I last played this. But I do remember one thing:

    I hated it. Granted, I will give it a little credit    It's been a long, long time since I last played this. But I do remember one thing:

    I hated it.

    Granted, I will give it a little credit for trying to do something new, but what it does is still too rough around the edges. For a series with as large a fan base as Street Fighter, I was a bit shocked that they did this. I know that at the time 3D fighters were becoming more and more popular (with Virtua Fighter and Tekken leading in that regard) but Street Fighter was 2D and that is what makes Street Fighter, Street Fighter.

    Overall:
    I am just overly relieved that this was just a minor phase and that most future SF games went back to the 2D (or 2D-like) style.    … Full Review »
  2. Jattaman
    Sep 29, 2022
    8
    Episodio in 3d della saga. Rivoluzione grafica interessante, anche se manca il calore del 2D.
    Buona giocabilità e ottimo sistema di tutorial    Episodio in 3d della saga. Rivoluzione grafica interessante, anche se manca il calore del 2D.
    Buona giocabilità e ottimo sistema di tutorial per imparare a conoscere approfonditamente le tecniche di combattimento dei personaggi.    … Full Review »
  3. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    Este juego curiosa y verdaderamente es el único Street Fighter hecho para esta consola, es la continuación de la saga EX de arika, faltanEste juego curiosa y verdaderamente es el único Street Fighter hecho para esta consola, es la continuación de la saga EX de arika, faltan varios personajes como Blair o Allen, pero sigue manteniendo la base, ahora incluyendo peleas tag, entretenido, graficas coloridas, IA normalonga para la época. un juego excelente… Full Review »
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