MikeXXIeaf
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The point of the topic is bad mainline SF games. If Alpha isn't a mainline SF game (it's not and you know it) then it doesn't belong in the discussion, let alone used as a primary example.
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Is it safe to say that Alpha was the worst series in mainline Street Fighter?
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The point of the topic is bad mainline SF games. If Alpha isn't a mainline SF game (it's not and you know it) then it doesn't belong in the discussion, let alone used as a primary example.
Except it is. No, I don't believe otherwise.
Now comes the semantics debate about a number after a title being the only way to decide whether or not a game is a mainline entry. I don't believe that. The game is just as important as other SF games, introduced story elements still being used today, introduced characters still being used today, mechanics still being used today, and was just as relevant as any other SF for its time.
PepsimanVsJoe
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Alpha saw three entries and a handful of enhanced ports/different versions. A number of its characters appear in SF4. Story-wise it takes place between the events of SF1 and SF2.
How is it a spin-off?
How is it a spin-off?
I'm really hoping your not basing this game not being a mainline sf just b/c of the name. Pretty sure it was called zero overseas if u wanna make that argument.
Okay, so if we are going to split hairs then yes it should be only about SF 1 through 4. The OP used poor wording but I think we know what he means when he says "mainline".
sixteen-bit
Member
It is not safe to say that at all, OP
IdreamofHIME
Member
How can the Alpha series be the worst, when Alpha 3 is the best SF game?
MikeXXIeaf
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Alpha was the first SF game Capcom made since 2, and I feel like people inherently clump it in with the main series because of this.
I concede though. I was mostly basing it off the fact EX was co produced by Capcom, but only the first game was, so it's very much a Arika series.
The SF canon timeline is SF1 SFA SF2 SF4 SF3 or something so ya, it's mainline
it's the last good-looking SF series
SF3 ugly? Now I've heard it all.
CvS2 is the actual GOAT though.
Rogue Agent
Banned
Alpha 2 and Alpha 3 are my best. It's a shame the newest edition of it doesn't have a PC release.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Alpha 3 follows the street fighter II animated movie..at least for ken and ryu their endings are exactly the same like in the movie.
blizzardjesus
Banned
Alpha 2 was amazing, I prefer it over 3rd Strike and it's no name cast of characters.
Rogue Agent
Banned
I like how in Alpha 3's ending scenes, M. Bison had clean teeth that would amaze even a dentist.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
I loved the fuck out of some Alpha 2!
NoctisVsStar
Member
Alpha series will always have a place in my heart i still play A3Max on my psp daily. But CvS2 is the goat no doubt about that. idk if you guys feel the same but new generation and 2nd impact stages/music are way better than 3rd strike
It plays like mortal kombat, and nothing like street fighter. It's buggy, it has game breaking glitches, and it's just plain bad. Sure it's mildly amusing, but it's not street fighter.
Why do people plink and bind select to make 1 frame links easier? If they weren't important people wouldn't bother with stupid shit like that. Rufus is a good example. His bnb has a 1 frame link. It's pretty important.
it's beautifully animated but the character design is pretty cirque de solei and not cohesive.
Just_myles
Member
Alpha was not the worst in the series. On a personal level, I'm giving that to 4 and all it's iterations.
Alpha was more of a transitional period in Capcom's history where there was a lot of experimentation and releases (90s fighting game heyday). They played with a lot of technology and ideas. I give them a lot of credit for that era.
But now, no excuse for 4 and t vs sf. yuck.
Alpha was more of a transitional period in Capcom's history where there was a lot of experimentation and releases (90s fighting game heyday). They played with a lot of technology and ideas. I give them a lot of credit for that era.
But now, no excuse for 4 and t vs sf. yuck.
GGPO/gog are your friend. But anyhow a2 has amazing gameplay, sound and presentation if it had A3's roster it would be perfect. However a3 is trash, slow, shitty music, MUGEN bullshit. No thank you. St/HDR/a2 for life.
Rogue Agent
Banned
Does GOG have the Alpha 3 Max version?
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I think that version is PSP exclusive.
Rogue Agent
Banned
Thanks. Oh.man. 