Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Fighting

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStreet Fighter
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Capcom, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a fighting game.

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 Alpha 3. 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)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike 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 III: 3rd Strike gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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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 III: 3rd Strike FAQ

Who made Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike?

It was developed by Capcom.

How long does Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike take to play?

As a fighting game, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike 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.

Read more about Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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