Street Fighter Alpha Classic
PlayStation · Fighting
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Street Fighter Alpha 2 is a fighting game developed by Capcom.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the PS1 you can also try Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter Alpha 3 and Street Fighter II. The series also appears on other systems with Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Genesis) and Street Fighter III (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Mega Man 6, Dino Crisis 2 and Mega Man X4 for the PS1.
Street Fighter Alpha 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Street Fighter Alpha 2 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 2 cheats & codes
8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Hop | 80197608
0001 |
|---|---|
| Neon Colours | 80197632
0001 |
| Blocky Guys | 80197632
FF0A |
| Invisibility | 80196732
FFFF |
| P1 Color Modifier | 301975C5
00?? |
| P2 Color Modifier | 301979C1
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Street Fighter Alpha 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Street Fighter Alpha 2 FAQ
When did Street Fighter Alpha 2 come out on the PS1?
Street Fighter Alpha 2 was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Street Fighter Alpha 2?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Street Fighter Alpha 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Street Fighter Alpha 2 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Street Fighter Alpha 2 take to play?
As a fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 2 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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