Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 59
  3. Negative: 10 out of 59

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  1. iamtheoneneo
    Aug 31, 2011
    9
    Ridiculous that this game is getting scored low here, what so the SF4 generation have never seen a 2d fighter before or something? oh dear......
    fact is this is the most technical SF ever produced and doesn't rely on the simple button mashing that 4 does - this IS street fighter in its prime.
    The game takes skill to get something out of it, but the amazing detail, animation and added XBL    Ridiculous that this game is getting scored low here, what so the SF4 generation have never seen a 2d fighter before or something? oh dear......
    fact is this is the most technical SF ever produced and doesn't rely on the simple button mashing that 4 does - this IS street fighter in its prime.
    The game takes skill to get something out of it, but the amazing detail, animation and added XBL content really helps you get stuck in. The port is very good overall and has replaced my DC version now, online is a bit hit or miss (when has it never been?) but GGPO does a reasonable job at keeping up but does have issues.    … Expand
  2. ApocalypseBrown
    Sep 22, 2011
    7
    Maybe I'm getting old or I've remembered the game with rose tinted glasses, but this game just feels a little off to me. Seems a little faster than the original, and parrying is more a game of chance than skill. It however is still an epic legend that is simply one of the more in-depth SF ever made, but with no real tutorial this isn't noob friendly, in-fact if you have never played thisMaybe I'm getting old or I've remembered the game with rose tinted glasses, but this game just feels a little off to me. Seems a little faster than the original, and parrying is more a game of chance than skill. It however is still an epic legend that is simply one of the more in-depth SF ever made, but with no real tutorial this isn't noob friendly, in-fact if you have never played this before than I strongly urge you to think long and hard before buying it! Quality game though, just I feel not necessarily how I loved it before.… Expand
  3. karkarias77
    Aug 24, 2011
    9
    Arguably the best Street fighter ever made. Wonderfully varied characters with equally varied, yet viable, play styles. Great depth due to excellent mechanics and, of course, the possibility to raise your game even further by virtue of the double edged sword that is the parry system. An all time classic lovingly brought back with cool added extras such as Youtube uploading, challengesArguably the best Street fighter ever made. Wonderfully varied characters with equally varied, yet viable, play styles. Great depth due to excellent mechanics and, of course, the possibility to raise your game even further by virtue of the double edged sword that is the parry system. An all time classic lovingly brought back with cool added extras such as Youtube uploading, challenges and a comprehensive training mode.… Expand
  4. kissinger
    Sep 1, 2011
    2
    Very disappointing port: no matchmaking filters online, terrible matchmaking system overall (ranked is completely broke; player match lists are very slow to load and don't give an accurate picture of connection quality or of which characters are banned, etc), no dummy recording in training mode, no input display in training mode, you can't turn the crappy "VP" sidebars off, you can'tVery disappointing port: no matchmaking filters online, terrible matchmaking system overall (ranked is completely broke; player match lists are very slow to load and don't give an accurate picture of connection quality or of which characters are banned, etc), no dummy recording in training mode, no input display in training mode, you can't turn the crappy "VP" sidebars off, you can't switch back to the classic 3rd Strike menus, and the Youtube upload feature is a joke (240p, can't upload to individual accounts).

    And on top of that the game is absolutely FULL of bugs. I've encountered at least half a dozen significant bugs in the space of one week.    … Expand
  5. JayAlanCarter
    Sep 26, 2011
    6
    SF and fighting game fans altogether will surely appreciate the package Capcom has put into this. This game has spawned a whole new blood of fighters that may rival Daigo but probably just never got to join tournaments. despite being old, it still holds well even today. perhaps even better than some current fighters out there. problem is, despite being called Online Edition, there areSF and fighting game fans altogether will surely appreciate the package Capcom has put into this. This game has spawned a whole new blood of fighters that may rival Daigo but probably just never got to join tournaments. despite being old, it still holds well even today. perhaps even better than some current fighters out there. problem is, despite being called Online Edition, there are tons of problems regarding online such as the matchmaking and ranking. Overall, this is only for the fighting game fans.… Expand
  6. TheStranger
    Jan 26, 2013
    7
    The GGPO netcode and online lobby system are great in this game. Other fighters should take note of what Third Strike Online Edition does right. I don't consider the defensive Third Strike gameplay to be on par with Super Turbo and SF4 Arcade Edition. It's okay. Just try to ignore some of the terrible generic rap music sewed into this game's presentation.
  7. Jon-Ryo
    Oct 14, 2011
    6
    Having not played this game before I decided to purchase it as street fighter 2's online function is terrible. Having played through the arcade mode and multiple times online against much better street fighter players I really feel as though this one is one for the series fans only as opposed to newcomers who want an old school style beat - em up. The level of skill varies greatly onlineHaving not played this game before I decided to purchase it as street fighter 2's online function is terrible. Having played through the arcade mode and multiple times online against much better street fighter players I really feel as though this one is one for the series fans only as opposed to newcomers who want an old school style beat - em up. The level of skill varies greatly online and there is no way to filter it so that you're matched with same level opponents, instead it's random and more often than not I'm paired with people who are 23 levels higher than I am :(. The actual fighting mechanics of the game are deep and the controls responsive, the parry system adds another level of depth but it will require tremendous amount of practice and time to master this game and the training mode etc do not really explain very well how to do certain moves and combos etc, and I only stumbled upon the parry (not knowing that it even existed in the game) training after hours of play. Overall I definitely think this game is not very welcoming to newcomers but if you put the time and effort in it could be rewarding, but it is a very difficult and frustrating game to master.… Expand
  8. eyb0ss
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    +Parries
    +Great art
    +Great music
    +Super fun fighting
    +Easy to learn, but near impossible to master
    +Best net code on any console game
    +Everybody playing is really cool and nice
    -Yun and Chun are really cheap
  9. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 20, 2018
    9
    "Third Strike" on the Xbox 360 is a good port. Online play is sturdy and the practice challenges, tutorials, display options and artwork are great. Initially, SF III was overlooked when it first released, but gained an audience over the years. It's the most technical game in the series. The parry mechanic is tough to master and the grading system is demanding. But fans should enjoy the"Third Strike" on the Xbox 360 is a good port. Online play is sturdy and the practice challenges, tutorials, display options and artwork are great. Initially, SF III was overlooked when it first released, but gained an audience over the years. It's the most technical game in the series. The parry mechanic is tough to master and the grading system is demanding. But fans should enjoy the challenge as well as the colorful roster. This entry features unique fighters that never appeared in the series again. Overall, this is a fantastic SF title. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.… Expand

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#19 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2011
    80
    Still good, still unbalanced like a fat bloke on a see-saw, and Remy is still a crap Guile replacement. [Dec 2011, p.111]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 14, 2011
    90
    If you love fighting games, you must get it. [Issue#77, p.100]
  3. CD-Action
    Sep 29, 2011
    85
    A real treasure that requires constant focus and more tactical approach to fighting – button mashing will get you nowhere. Offers fantastic retro visuals and online mode that works great. Third Strike gave me as much fun as Mortal Kombat or Super Street Fighter IV – not bad for a 1200 MSP remake of a 12 years old title. [October, p.76]
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