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Sega Dreamcast · Fighting
Street Fighter Alpha 3
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is a fighting game developed by Capcom. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.
It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Street Fighter III, Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. The series also appears on other systems with Street Fighter Alpha (PS1) and Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Genesis). Capcom also made Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Dino Crisis for the Dreamcast.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Street Fighter Alpha 3 is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 FAQ
When did Street Fighter Alpha 3 come out on the Dreamcast?
Street Fighter Alpha 3 was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made Street Fighter Alpha 3?
It was developed by Capcom.
How long does Street Fighter Alpha 3 take to play?
As a fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 3 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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