Street Fighter Alpha 3

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Apr 30, 1999
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 109
  3. Negative: 7 out of 109
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  1. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    0
    Wasn't a fan back then I'm still not a fan of it on Xbox in 2023 I own this on Capcom stadium collections 2 and it still shert
  2. Alvelian
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
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  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    A classic that ranks up with the excellent Tekken 3 port. The only thing that keeps it from being arcade-perfect are the constant loading screens. They only last about 5 to 10 seconds, but appear before each fight in the story mode. Nevertheless, this is a great fighting game for Sony's first console. It looks gorgeous and includes features not in the arcade. Only the Sega Dreamcast portA classic that ranks up with the excellent Tekken 3 port. The only thing that keeps it from being arcade-perfect are the constant loading screens. They only last about 5 to 10 seconds, but appear before each fight in the story mode. Nevertheless, this is a great fighting game for Sony's first console. It looks gorgeous and includes features not in the arcade. Only the Sega Dreamcast port is better. I would rate this with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  4. Cless
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    I've always loved these characters and the way SF plays. I'm more of a KOF guy but this is the SF that made me appreciate not only SF but also other fighting games.
  5. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  6. shootingstars99
    Aug 13, 2019
    5
    It's an alright game, and the new modes are a welcome addition, but the game ultimately falls short in the actual combat. The "isms" are just silly, and a lot of it is going to boil down to the Street Fighter formula. Alpha 2 was the better SFA game, and this one seems like it has a lot of gimmicks to draw people in. There are much better 2D fighters, and many from this same period inIt's an alright game, and the new modes are a welcome addition, but the game ultimately falls short in the actual combat. The "isms" are just silly, and a lot of it is going to boil down to the Street Fighter formula. Alpha 2 was the better SFA game, and this one seems like it has a lot of gimmicks to draw people in. There are much better 2D fighters, and many from this same period in time. People claiming this is the best fighting game, or that Street FIghter games are "the pinnacle of the genre" live a sheltered life, and to no fault of their parents!… Expand
  7. Leontorres7
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  8. BlitZeR_95
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Even to this day, this is the best Street Fighter game that has ever been created!
  9. DanBenevenuto
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 is one of my favorite fighting games I'd ever played. This game is awesome, it has the coolest characters of classic series, each one has a stage and a own soundtrack and the fight narrative is EPIC ! I played the version of SF30thAC released in 2018, the game still nice and nostalgic!
  10. AlexToral_F
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Es, sin lugar a dudas, el mejor juego de lucha de todos los tiempos. La cantidad de modos, los personajes, la jugabilidad... todo es bueno en este juego.
    La única pega que puede tener es la banda sonora, que es menos característica y memorable que en anteriores entregas.
    Uno de los cuatro gigantes de Capcom que tiene que ser jugado obligatoriamente por todo fan de los juegos de lucha.
  11. ursynhu
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  12. redparadox85
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    Street FIghter Alpha 3 was the best in the Alpha trilogy! I love the fact that they added characters and additional modes in the console versions. I love this game for introducing Karin and Cody, two of my favorite characters.
  13. Tokyochuchu
    Feb 4, 2013
    8
    Street Fighter Alpha 3 is a flawless entry into the franchise. It's well balanced and refined to perfection. There are 30 characters to play as, which gives you more fighting variety than you can shake a controller at. The graphics are exquisite, featuring bright 2D art and animation that is both impressive and nostalgic. Basically speaking, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is my favorite 2D fighterStreet Fighter Alpha 3 is a flawless entry into the franchise. It's well balanced and refined to perfection. There are 30 characters to play as, which gives you more fighting variety than you can shake a controller at. The graphics are exquisite, featuring bright 2D art and animation that is both impressive and nostalgic. Basically speaking, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is my favorite 2D fighter of all time... Hadouken!!… Expand
  14. donCALLAN
    May 28, 2012
    9
    This was the one of the PS games that I had left and used to play it occasionally on my PS2 right up to my PS3 and I was always amazed at how good it was, I would be sitting there playing it on an adrenaline rush and realising that it was a ten year old game .Also seeing that it had a good meta rating kinda cheered me up as it was a bit mysterious to me as I never known anyone who playedThis was the one of the PS games that I had left and used to play it occasionally on my PS2 right up to my PS3 and I was always amazed at how good it was, I would be sitting there playing it on an adrenaline rush and realising that it was a ten year old game .Also seeing that it had a good meta rating kinda cheered me up as it was a bit mysterious to me as I never known anyone who played it, and I thought it was my little gem. Sorry that the review didn't really involve gameplay but it was more of a personal review.… Collapse
  15. DBZ19
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    This is the street fighter i learnt how to do he moves. This was also had the best single player mode in world map absolutely amazing. They still play this in my local arcade.
  16. Nathan
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    The best fighting game of all time. Better then the arcade verson for one reason..... Fei Long.
  17. BrandonF.
    Feb 1, 2005
    10
    To give this game any less than 8 is blasphemy yes the translation from arcade to PS wasnt perfect but the depth and game play makes slight decreas in graphics more than bearable.
  18. RaulC.
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    There's no fighting game like street fighter games.
  19. ZacF.
    Feb 9, 2004
    2
    This game rips ass!
  20. Marduk
    Jul 21, 2003
    10
    Best 2-d fighter on the market.. period.
  21. [Anonymous]
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    This game is of the hook can i have one for free?
  22. Mort
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    A fantastic game on which I have squandered well over 150 hours on and am still playing enthusiastically. Thoroughly entertaining in one player and unbeatable with two.
  23. donCALLAN
    May 28, 2012
    9
    This was the one of the PS games that I had left and used to play it occasionally on my PS2 right up to my PS3 and I was always amazed at how good it was, I would be sitting there playing it on an adrenaline rush and realising that it was a ten year old game .Also seeing that it had a good meta rating kinda cheered me up as it was a bit mysterious to me as I never known anyone who playedThis was the one of the PS games that I had left and used to play it occasionally on my PS2 right up to my PS3 and I was always amazed at how good it was, I would be sitting there playing it on an adrenaline rush and realising that it was a ten year old game .Also seeing that it had a good meta rating kinda cheered me up as it was a bit mysterious to me as I never known anyone who played it, and I thought it was my little gem. Sorry that the review didn't really involve gameplay but it was more of a personal review.… Collapse

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PS1 Game of 1999
13
#13 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
1
#1 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    Arguably the best version of Street Fighter to grace the system. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Gaming Maxx
    95
    With plenty of extra modes, flashy graphics, and excellent voiceovers, this could be the next step towards perfecting the 2D side of the Playstation fighters.
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  3. Cheat Code Central Platinum
    95
    Fans will appreciate that Capcom loaded this game with bonuses for the most diligent players. You'll find more modes to play and more characters to choose from such as Evil Ryu, Guile and more, so how's that for replay value? Not only did Capcom go overboard on extras but just wait until you see the art that appears before each fight in this game. It's classic.
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