Street Fighter III is a fighting game developed and published by Capcom, first released as an arcade game in 1997.
It is the third main installment in the legendary Street Fighter series and is renowned for its deep, technical gameplay and advanced animation techniques.
Street Fighter III revitalized the franchise with a fresh roster, new mechanics, and a focus on skillful, fast-paced combat.
The game introduces the innovative “Parry” system, allowing players to deflect incoming attacks with precise timing, creating a high-risk, high-reward defensive technique that adds significant depth to battles.
Players can choose from a diverse cast of fighters, each with unique moves, combos, and special abilities.
The roster includes returning favorites like Ryu and Ken alongside new characters such as Alex, Dudley, and Chun-Li’s protégé, Ibuki.
Street Fighter III features fluid, hand-drawn 2D sprites with some of the most detailed and expressive animation seen in fighting games of its era.
The backgrounds are vibrant and dynamic, complementing the intense one-on-one battles.
The game also offers a variety of modes including Arcade, Versus, and Training, catering to both casual players and competitive fighters.
The soundtrack combines energetic and atmospheric tracks that enhance the fighting experience.
Sound effects and voice acting add to the game’s immersive and engaging combat atmosphere.
Street Fighter III is widely regarded as a classic that pushed the fighting game genre forward.
Its emphasis on precision, timing, and strategy influenced many future fighting games and helped maintain the series’ status as a cornerstone of competitive gaming.
Technical Details:
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- Release Year: 1997 (Arcade)
- Platform(s): Arcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, PC (via collections)
- Genre: Fighting
- Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer (head-to-head)
- Engine: Custom 2D fighting game engine with advanced animation
- Graphics: Hand-drawn 2D sprites with fluid animation
- Camera: Fixed side-view typical of 2D fighters
- Input: Arcade joystick and buttons, console controllers