Street Fighter III Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Fighting

Street Fighter III

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStreet Fighter
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 18

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

Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact, Street Fighter Alpha 3 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)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Street Fighter III 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 gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Street Fighter III 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 III FAQ

Who made Street Fighter III?

It was developed by Capcom.

How long does Street Fighter III take to play?

As a fighting game, Street Fighter III 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 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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