Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition

1. Unsung

   Aug 23, 2011

   10

   People need to get over themselves. How is realeasing a game that fans ASKED FOR, TEN YEARS AFTER THE ORIGINAL RELEASE milking it? Also,People need to get over themselves. How is realeasing a game that fans ASKED FOR, TEN YEARS AFTER THE ORIGINAL RELEASE milking it? Also, they're just going to release another version of 3rd strike 6 months down the line? Proof you have no idea what you're talking about.
   
   Also, your **** megaman game was never getting made anyway. Deal with it.
   
   Oh yeah, fun game. Love 3rd Strike.… Expand

   • 10 of 20 users found this helpful
2. Ven

   Aug 24, 2011

   10

   Oh look, typical Megaman whiney fanboy comments as far the eye can see. They have no idea what they're talking about it. SF3: 3rd Strike, aOh look, typical Megaman whiney fanboy comments as far the eye can see. They have no idea what they're talking about it. SF3: 3rd Strike, a game considered to be one of the best fighters ever a game no one cares about? Please. Anyway, this is an excellent game, and it's an excellent deal for people who come to love 3rd Strike. The learning curve is a bit high (especially when compared to SSF4), but there are challenges in the game that'll help people over come it. I recommend it if you're a fighting game fanatic. You can't miss the best Street Fighter of all time.… Expand

   • 4 of 9 users found this helpful
4. melter

   Aug 31, 2011

   10

   This is basically a final re-release of the one of the best fighting games of all time. The core game play is completely unchanged from theThis is basically a final re-release of the one of the best fighting games of all time. The core game play is completely unchanged from the arcade version, but the major addition of online matchmaking gives new life to this amazing game. If you liked the third strike released on PS2/Dreamcast/Arcades, you will love this game. Even if you have never played third strike but are looking for a fighting game with deep mechanics, rather than mindless button mashing, give this game a try. All in all, for $15 this game is an amazing value for any fighting game fan.… Expand

   • 0 of 1 users found this helpful
5. DudeManGuy

   Aug 23, 2011

   10

   This is the only way to play Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike online. Capcom brought back a classic, allowing it to reach a new generation ofThis is the only way to play Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike online. Capcom brought back a classic, allowing it to reach a new generation of gamers. This is a good thing. The fighting game community that already loves this game will embrace it, as will a lot of new fans, due to all of the enhancements. If you don't like it, go yell into a void.… Expand

   • 6 of 13 users found this helpful
6. SuperFLI

   Aug 25, 2011

   9

   I got to say, the sentiments of the user reviews for this ahs been astounding, in that most of them have a bone to pick with capcom, and don'tI got to say, the sentiments of the user reviews for this ahs been astounding, in that most of them have a bone to pick with capcom, and don't really care about the quality of the game itself. in any case, i found 3rd strike to be everything i had expected. the new look and artwork along with the new menu music did a good job to remind me that this is a bit more special than the old ports of the dreamcast, ps2 and xbox era. the additional content in the form of the trial and modes as well as the vault unlockables are enough to make it feel that the game is offering a little something for old and new players alike. but that is where 3rd strike has its one and possibly only stumbling block from a non-technical side. the game originally had a steep learning curve and did a brutal job of seperating even novices from intermediate players, not to talk of the advanced level players. while the trials do a good job of letting you get a grasp of just how steep that learning curve is outside of a match, there really isn't anything in their that helps make it easier to grasp. newbies will mostly be getting ripped to pieces on this. with preserverance they will overcome, and it will pay off big time. but possibly something could have been done to make it easier to ease them in, though its high entry point skill wise is one of the fond memories old school players of the game remember somewhat fondly.
   apart from the gripe, the rest of the package is pretty awesome. the only other things that i would say the game has some issues with would have to be the fact that ranked mode online does not find or connect matches as easily as advertised, and the youtube video uploads have some poor video quality, though they run smoothly enough. while gripes, they are minor when considered against the overall background of what the game brings to the table. the implementation of ggpo seems to work exceptionally well, and so long as your connection is good, then i think you will be fortunate to experience online fighting play like never before.
   3rd strike doesn't really do anything new or different from what the game did originally 10 years ago, but what it does is bring to fans the true perfect port that has always been wanted and needed, while maintaining and expanding the community of fans by allowing players to keep challenging each other online, thus allowing old arcade vets to still play against friends and rivals from back in their heyday. it also allows them to challenge and to some extent help out the newbies. and that is part of the strength of the game that made capcom put money down in seeing it was made. 3rd strike and street fighter in general has a strong and large community of players and fans, and they will do all that they can, from youtube vids to faqs to probably sending messages, to make sure that those who really want to learn the game have the chance to better themselves with advice, tips and information. and that really sums up the best of what third strike has to offer. its an awesome game with an even more awesome community.… Expand

   • 4 of 8 users found this helpful
7. BubblegumImp

   Aug 25, 2011

   8

   SF3 is not the sort of game to hold your hand. It will grab you by the scruff of your neck and beat you to a pulp. And that's the way itSF3 is not the sort of game to hold your hand. It will grab you by the scruff of your neck and beat you to a pulp. And that's the way it should be.
   
   The most technical entry in the Street Fighter series retains its punishing learning curve, but adds a suite of online features for the modern fighting fan. Matchmaking, viewing galleries and video uploads to YouTube are just a handful of bells and whistles which have been added to this overlooked classic.
   
   SF3 also features a Trials mode which consists of a series of challenges such as parries and character specific combos. Though a nice touch, the mode doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of SF3's gameplay and will not prepare newcomers for the inevitable beating they will face online at the hands of more experienced SF3 veterans. The game also sports an unlockables mode called the Vault. Over the course of the game, you earn Vault Points which can be used to unlock stages, music and conceptual artwork. Nothing out of the ordinary, but a nice bit of padding to round out the package.
   
   A number of reviews have commented on the state of SF3's visuals. Personally, I think the animations more than make up for the few moments of pixel squishiness. Ultimately, the game still holds up well for a 14 year old title.
   
   SF3 isn't SF4... it's a challenging game which rewards you for your patience and effort. Great stuff.… Expand

   • 2 of 7 users found this helpful
8. Lokbob

   Aug 26, 2011

   2

   I bought Third Stirke in first place for playing it obviously online.
   The Matchmaking is HORRIBLE. Its takes ages to find an opponent atI bought Third Stirke in first place for playing it obviously online.
   The Matchmaking is HORRIBLE. Its takes ages to find an opponent at least with a yellow connection.
   Playing Online works like this: -> 5 min search -< opponent with red connection -> repeat -> repeat -> finally someone with at least a yellow connection (if ur lucky).
   You just don't see the who ur connecting to so you cant choose people with good connections for Matches. There is no 2 Player Lobby, you have to open an 8 Player Lobby with 6 Slots locked, guess what u cant tell without joining how big the Lobby is.
   
   Youtube upload quality is 240p, a bit disappointing but thats ok i guess.
   
   There is no point buying it if u already got the PS2 Version.… Expand

   • 9 of 17 users found this helpful

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