Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX

 PSP
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 7, 2006
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    As anyone who's played "Darkstalkers" on the handheld can attest to, the PSP's stock D-pad simply isn't up to the task of a 2D fighting game with all its traditional "fireball" and "dragon punch" motions. [Mar 2006, p.113]
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  2. GameSpy
    70
    One of the best-made games you can get on your PSP, far better than a simple port of an arcade game, yet hindered quite significantly by the handheld's design flaws.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    The sheen that Alpha 3 gains by being thrown onto a handheld is just a fresh coat and it didn't take long for us to remember why we put down the hadokens after its original 1998 release.
  5. PALGN
    70
    A perfect port of one of the most popular in the Street Fighter series, sadly let down by the PSP hardware, slow loading times and an unforgiving AI.
  6. Play UK
    70
    If you can get around the awkwardness of using the nub this score will seem a little harsh, if not it's more than fair. [Apr 2006, p.90]
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  7. netjak
    65
    Sure you can play 3-player ad-hoc, but why pay for 3 copies of what basically amounts to each one of you getting the side of the cabinet with the busted controller?
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  8. G4 TV
    60
    It’s a real shame that the only down side to this game is basically the system Capcom chose to release it on.
  9. NTSC-uk
    60
    Even putting the d-pad issues aside, the console’s button layout does not lend itself to Capcom’s ever-present ‘six button’ system. Fighting games are all about split-second timing and fluid control, and any sacrifice in these areas is going to impact on the player’s enjoyment of the game.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best PSP Game of 2006
55
#55 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
43
#43 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. stillnumber1
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    As of June 2011 this is probably the best fighting game on PSP. I would say it is comfortably better than T5DR (which is still an amazing gameAs of June 2011 this is probably the best fighting game on PSP. I would say it is comfortably better than T5DR (which is still an amazing game - maybe a 9), and much better than Tekken 6 which was a let down.

    The range of modes is by far and away the most comprehensive on the system for this genre.

    Also, the addition on Yun means we can get training for SFIVAE while we wait for the disk to be released :D    … Full Review »
  2. Stormitive
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Whatever any street fighter fan might be looking for in a PSP port can be found here, for sure. The world tour mode is fun (I beat it about 11Whatever any street fighter fan might be looking for in a PSP port can be found here, for sure. The world tour mode is fun (I beat it about 11 times) and has enough variety to be great. Dramatic battle is cool. The core gameplay is tight and has the satisfying quick response that classic fighting game players will enjoy. Even for those not as familiar with fighting games, the bold roster and interesting games modes can be a fun introduction to the genre. I don’t like V-sim at all, but it doesn’t come up enough for me to feel like it takes away from the gameplay. It’s great! The characters which are unique to this game alone make it worth checking out.… Full Review »
  3. VidsRule
    Sep 20, 2012
    10
    I have a fight stick for my ps3 and 360. However, there is no fighting game that I've played as much as this one. Being able to grab itI have a fight stick for my ps3 and 360. However, there is no fighting game that I've played as much as this one. Being able to grab it anywhere and play, and the amount of options and characters, the classic street fighter depth, the controls (although tough coming from sf4, great once learned)..... just everything. The only personal issue is that I find Sagat to difficult to play, and he's my main. I've gone on to Ryu but sometimes I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Oh well, that's just me. Pointless to mention it really. Anyways, here is my easy 10.… Full Review »
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