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AWESOME collection - belongs in any Street Fighter fan's game library

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 25 / 26
Date: August 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Street Fighter Alpha Anthology (Released 2006.)

INTRODUCTION:
In 1995, as a holdover until Street Fighter III was released, to ride on the success of the five different versions of Street Fighter II, Capcom decided to go a different route to hold fans over. What resulted was Street Fighter Alpha, a "prequel" game of sorts taking place between the first and second Street Fighters (although Capcom later claimed the series did not actually take place in the series continuity.) This sub-series of the franchise became so successful in its own right, that as a follow up to the earlier Street Fighter Collection, Capcom decided to release an Alpha Anthology.

OVERVIEW:
Capcom released the Street Fighter Alpha Anthology for the Playstation Two in the Summer of 2006. It features Street Fighter Alpha, Alpha 2, Alpha 2 Gold, Alpha 3, Puzzle Fighter, Alpha 3 Upper (Unlockable), and Hyper Alpha (Unlockable.) There are also unlockable bonus options/features.

REVIEW:
This is a Street Fighter fan's dream come true. At long last, we have a collection covering the entire Alpha series, and then some. If you're a fan of Street Fighter, specifically the Alpha series, you MUST buy this collection. Here's an overview of the series and what each game offers.

-STREET FIGHTER ALPHA (1995.)
First game in the Alpha series. This game featured some major alterations and departures from Street Figther II. For instance, the art style changed drastically, to more of an anime/manga look. Several old characters got new looks and overhauls to their special moves roster, and each character now has MULTIPLE Super Combos. The Super Bar from Super Turbo is now divided into three sections, and you can use a single section for a Level One Super Combo, or use two or three gauges for stronger ones. The gauge holds over between rounds, unlike Super Turbo. The character roster features Street Fighter II favorites Akuma, Chun-Li, Ken, M. Bison, Ryu, and Sagat, Street Fighter I characters Adon, and Birdie, Final Fight characters Guy and Sodom, and new characters Charlie, Dan, and Rose. Each character has their own storyline and ending, as well as a character-specific final boss. The game also introduced Alpha Counters and Midair Blocking.

-STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 2 (1996.)
Alpha 2 brought several new stages into the series, as well as slower-draining life bars for the characters. Several new attacks and characters were added, and several minor alterations were made to the fighting engine, all of which for the better. The newly-added characters for the Alpha Series were Street Fighter II characters Dhalsim and Zangief, Street Fighter I character Gen, Final Fight character Rolento, and new characters Sakura and Shin Akuma. Some versions of the game also included Evil Ryu, as well as Champion Edition Zangief, and Champion Edition Dhalsim.

-STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 2 GOLD (1996.)
Basically a revised version of the previous game. Adds in new gameplay modes, and the secret levels are now readily selectable. Secret characters were made easier to select, and there are several more "classic" versions of characters. Cammy is now playable as a secret character.

-SUPER GEM FIGHTER: MINI MIX (1997.)
This isn't an Alpha game, it's more of a bonus than anything else. The game is considerably less complex than the Alpha games, having one button for Punch, one for Kick, and one for Special. There is also a taunt button. The characters are drawn in a cutesy, super-deformed style. In battle you can get gems to level up attacks. Characters transform mid combo, often making cameos in the forms of other characters from other Capcom series. The fighting roster includes Street Fighter and Darkstalkers characters, and one from Red Earth. Playable characters are Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Zangief, Sakuri, Ibuki, Morrigan, Hsiek-Ko, Felicia, Tessa, Dan (Secret), and Akuma (Secret.)

-STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 (1998.)
For this game the entire fighting engine got an overhaul. This is the game that introduced the "ISM" system to the series. Numerous new attacks and characters were brought into the series, as well as levels. New characters include Karin, R. Mika, Juli, Juni, and Shin M. Bison. Characters returning from Street Fighter II but new to Alpha include Blanka, E. Honda, Vega, and Balrog. Cody from Final Fight also appears. Post-arcade versions included additional characters.

-STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 UPPER (UNLOCKABLE)
Completing the single player mode of Alpha 3 unlocks Alpha 3 Upper, which includes the added character roster and new fighting styles from the previous console versions of the game.

-HYPER STREET FIGHTER ALPHA (UNLOCKABLE)
Completing each game (including Alpha 3 Upper) unlocks the all-new Hyper Street Fighter Alpha (or Hyper Alpha for short), a Versus Mode-only version of Alpha 3 that allows players to select from every incarnation of the thirty-four characters in the series. Hyper Alpha also features new ISMs that mimic the playing style of other Capcom fighting games.

OTHER:
If there's one complaint that must be made, it's that the extra characters from the Playstation Portable port of Alpha 3 weren't included. Not a big deal but it does need mentioning.

OVERALL:
Overall this is an excellent collection, and I really don't have any issues with it. Any fan of Street Fighter will be doing themselves a favor picking this one up.

EDITION NOTES:
This is a fairly-recent game and most major game-specialty retailers should have it.

The Perfect Street Fighter Alpha Collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: June 15, 2006
Author: Amazon User

If you were into the fighting genre, no one has to tell you what Street Fighter is, especially if you were around in the age of the Super Nintendo. After Street Fighter II came about, Capcom released a prequel to it. Street Fighter Alpha. It quickly became a huge hit. While never being as good as the original Street Fighter series, Street Fighter Alpha was still a fantastic series. Bring up younger versions of some characters, as well as having a big selection of characters. The arcade versions of these games have been ported to the console. They are fantastic ports as well.

There are five games in the collection. The three original Street Fighter Alpha games, Street Fighter Alpha II Gold, and a game called Super Gem Fighter Mini-Mix, which is basically a Puzzle Fighter game. There also aren't any huge differences between Street Fighter Alpha II and Street Fighter Alpha II gold.

What's unique about this collection are a couple of things. For one, it still looks beautiful. For a game as old as it is, it certainly holds itself together rather well. The character models and backgrounds are still as beautiful as ever. I'm still awe struck at the fantastic look of Street Fighter.

Of course, these are the arcade versions. Not the home versions. So there might be a few differences. Only hardcore fighting fans will find them, however. Any other gamer will more than likely overlook these differences without giving too much thought.

I don't have to tell you that Street Fighter Alpha is a fantastic game. The Anthology speaks for itself. The price is also pretty cheap. In other words, if you're a Stree Fighter Alpha fan, pick this collection up!

Perfect, flawless port

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: September 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The Alpha Anthology, is so far the best port of any Street Fighter collection. It includes five games (SF Alpha, Alpha 2, Alpha 2 Gold, Alpha 3, and Gem Fighter), as well as two unlockable games (Hyper SF Alpha and a "bonus" version of SF Alpha 3).
The graphics and music of the five titles are perfect, just like the original arcade games themselves. If you have a wide-aspect ratio TV, you'll be treated to full arcade goodness - if not, you can modify the aspect ratio so that it fits a standard TV. Controls are also flawless, much like those of the Anniversary Collection.
The unlockable games are as follows:
"bonus" SF Alpha 3: It's SF Alpha 3 with more fighting styles, and all (most?) the Street Fighter characters, drawn Alpha-style. This includes characters that have never before made it into Alpha games - like Balrog and Fei Long, and some that are brand new. When played alone, this game is very difficult.
Hyper SF Alpha: Very similar to SF Alpha 3 (in fact, I'm not sure what the exact differences are, in terms of gameplay), but can only be played against another opponent. Includes the same characters as "bonus" SFA3.
In addition, all Alpha games include a Versus mode with full win/loss tallying, a Dramatic Battle mode - in which two players (Human/Human or Human/CPU) simultaneously take on a single CPU player and a Survival mode, which places you against opponent after opponent, refilling only a portion of your life bar after each match.
To sum it up, the Alpha Anthology is the best SF collection Capcom has released. Here's to hoping that the Darkstalkers and Marvel series will follow a similar suit.

Memory Lane

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I had a feeling capcom was goin to do this some day. You get the entire streetfighter alpha series, to include gem fighter, formally known as pocket fighter. This is worth the money. For a SF fan or if your new to it. My only gripe is pocket fighter really isn't that fun to me. And you shouldn't have to unlock anything. All the characters in all alphas should be playable from the start. Still highly reommended. Now all we need is Marvel vs. capcom and darkstalkers anthology's.

Great street fighter game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Great combination of the Alpha (Zero) street fighter games. Its especially nice to fight both M. Bison and Shin Akuma.

Brings Back Memories...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Oh man what can I say.....from viewing the opening sequences to the gameplay this game is just like the arcade versions. I remember I was in the 7th or 8th grade when Alpha first came out in the arcades, followed by its sequels and I have to say this brought back many wonderful memories. I still have a very difficult time finding Alpha 1 but nevertheless.... Great game, awesome gameplay, fantastic art - you will easily see why Street Fighter is the supreme fighting game of all time especially after playing this one - 3 games & a bonus all in one package...you can't beat that deal!!!

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a Great game for all street fighters fans, a must have, you would not regret it

Precious Memories ..... : ' ' ) tears of joy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

FINALLY!!!! WHEW I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER GET THESE GAMES BACK....BEING A HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIM , I LOST ALL OF MY "STREET FIGHTER" STUFF ..... I am so thankful to capcom .... i remember when i was little when street fighter alpha 2 came....it brings back fond memories....

capcom staff....you all are truly phenominal .... and um one more thing....thank you so much for making the resident evil series....its off the chain

Since Day One!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: June 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

If you havent played a Street Fighter yet...this is for you...*SLAP*

Street Fighter is the TRUE "King of Fighters" in the 2D AND 3D world! Ive been enthrawled with Street Fighter since day one. And now for all of you that have livin under a rock since the late 80's heres your second chance to get up to speed.

SFAA gives a Perfect Emulated arcade port. Quick, Responsive conrtolls and Bright colours, (noth that there werent any in the console versions). The only thing i'm dissapointed in is since its the Arcade version...for SFA3, that means NO GUILE!, no EVIL RYU!, no Eagle, and so on. Kinda depressing being a Guile fan, but thats what Charlies for right!?

If you havent played a SF game, pick this up! Nows you chance to creat some Classic 2 on 1 battles you never could befor. A few added modes adds to the replay value.

This is a Classic times 3!
Buy or Die

THIS GANE IS AWESOME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love this street fighter game! I was lucky I got this game for a low price! I 't wait for the next SF game to come out!

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