Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Street Fighter Alpha 2 is a fighting game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the SNES you can also try Street Fighter II, Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers and 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 Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
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 SNES'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
174 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
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Street Fighter Alpha 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Street Fighter Alpha 2 FAQ
When did Street Fighter Alpha 2 come out on the SNES?
Street Fighter Alpha 2 was released for the Super Nintendo 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.
Read more about Street Fighter Alpha 2 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.