Street Fighter III

Game Details:

Street Fighter III is the official sequel to the Street Fighter series, focusing on a new generation of characters and skill systems. Apart from the old characters "Ryu" and "Ken", almost all others have been replaced with new fighters, such as Alex, Dudley, and Ibuki. The game uses 2D high frame rate animation technology, with exceptionally smooth character movements, making it a pinnacle of visual performance for fighting games at the time.

The biggest innovation of this game is the introduction of the "Parry" mechanism, where players can input commands at specific times to parry opponent's attacks, rather than passively defending. This system raises the technical threshold of the battle and has created many classic match moments, such as EVO Moment #37. The game also has many improvements in tactical choices, rhythm control and combo systems, and is deeply loved by professional players.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you are a fan of 2D fighting games, Street Fighter III is definitely worth trying. The game not only inherits the series' signature style and feel, but also makes each duel more tense and exciting through the "Parry" mechanism, where you can turn defeat into victory at any moment. Especially in subsequent versions (such as 3rd Strike), the character balance and tactical freedom have been greatly improved, making it an evergreen work in competitive fighting games. Even if you are a newbie, you can feel its charm in simple battles.

Game Guide:

1. Master the Parry System:

The essence of Street Fighter III is the parry mechanism. Push the joystick forward (for ground attacks) or down (for low attacks) at the moment the opponent's attack is about to hit to trigger a Parry. This not only blocks the attack without damage, but also allows you to counterattack immediately.

2. Character Recommendations and Practice:

Newbies are recommended to choose "Ken" or "Ryu", whose moves are classic, rhythm is balanced, and easy to master. Intermediate players can try "Makoto" or "Yun", whose attacks are powerful but require higher operational skills.

3. Make Reasonable Use of Super Art:

Each character can choose one of several Super Arts. It is recommended to choose a special move that suits your play style based on the opponent's style. For example, Ken's SA3 (Shippu Jinrai Kyaku) has strong combo ability and is suitable for offensive styles.

4. Train Combo Fluency:

Practice more Target Combos and Cancel combos (such as canceling medium punches into special moves), which can improve burst and control capabilities in actual combat.

5. Defense is also Key:

Learning to defend against jump attacks, throws, and preventing being pressured after knockdown is the foundation for survival. Remember not to just attack blindly, and it is key to reasonably input rolls and observe the opponent's rhythm.

6. Practice in Actual Combat:

You can conduct online battles through emulator platforms such as Fightcade and MAME. Playing against masters can help you grow quickly.