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Street Fighter Alpha 3
Sega Saturn · Fighting
Street Fighter Alpha 3
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Street Fighter Alpha 3 is a fighting game released in 1999 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Capcom. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.
It landed about 4 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1999 include Dungeons & Dragons Collection. Among the 30 Saturn fighting games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the Saturn you can also try Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Super Street Fighter II Turbo. 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, X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Street Fighter: The Movie for the Saturn.
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 Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 FAQ
When did Street Fighter Alpha 3 come out on the Saturn?
Street Fighter Alpha 3 was released for the Sega Saturn 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.
Read more about Street Fighter Alpha 3 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.