Street Fighter Alpha 2 / Zero 2
(LAST UPDATE: 5/27/08)

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General: Street Fighter Alpha 2 is the much anticipated sequel to Capcom's new hit fighter known as Street Fighter Alpha, giving SF fans what they want; tweaked gameplay, and especially more characters.

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   Most importantly, Street Fighter Alpha 2 fixed up the balance and damage issues that were found in the first Street Fighter Alpha. Also added was the ability to perform custom combos, along with brand new super moves to make the game feel like a completely fresh sequel. Overall, the gameplay experience was much more fun.

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   Classic characters were added such as like Gen from Street Fighter 1Dhalsim and Zangief from Street Fighter 2, and even one of the mid-bosses from Capcom's 2D sidescroller Final Fight, Rolento. Due to the larger roster, the Alpha series now feels like it has a more traditional and balanced cast of fighters. New BGM Themes, cool backgrounds, and a badass intro, make for an amazing and memorable fighting game.

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Manufacturer: Capcom
Platforms: Arcade, Super Nintendo, Playstation, Sega Saturn
Release: 1996
Characters: Ryu, Adon, Chun-Li, Guy, Ken, Dhalsim, Gen, Sakura, Rolento, Zangief, Charlie, Birdie, Rose, Sodom, Sagat, Akuma, Bison, Dan
Related Games: Street Fighter, Street Fighter 2, Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition, Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Street Fighter 2, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo: Revival, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter 3: New Generation, Street Fighter 3: Second Impact, Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Street Fighter 4, Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, Street Fighter Alpha: Anthology, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Street Fighter EX, Street Fighter EX 2, Street Fighter EX 3, Street Fighter: The Movie, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, Pocket Fighter
 
Gameplay Engine
9 / 10
Story / Theme
9.5 / 10
Overall Graphics
9.5 / 10
Animation
9.5 / 10
Music / Sound Effects
9.5 / 10
Innovation / Creativity
9 / 10
Customization / Options
8.5 / 10
Intro / Presentation
9.5 / 10
Replayability / Fun
 9 / 10
"Ouch" Factor
8.5 / 10
Characters
 8.5 / 10
Overall Score
9 / 10

Closing Comment: Definitely a step in the right direction for the series... By this time, the Alpha series had grown in popularity, but fans were still missing some of their favorite SF2 characters like Blanka, E. Honda, and Vega... That's when Capcom stepped up to the plate and answered with Street Fighter Alpha 3... ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG

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