| rdfs:comment | - There were three editions in arcades, each adding more characters as well as making minor modifications to the gameplay:
* Street Fighter III: New Generation - (1997)
* Street Fighter III 2nd Impact - Giant Attack - (1997)
* Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future - (1999) The original Street Fighter III and 2nd Impact follows the same storyline (much like the first two Alpha games), while 3rd Strike is a continuation of both (much like Alpha 3).
- In 1997, Capcom finally released the long-awaited true sequel to Street Fighter II, Street Fighter III: New Generation. It cut the roster of familiar characters to Ryu and Ken, and added a whole slew of brand-new fighters, including hulking American Alex (who was promoted as the new lead character of the game) plus the new Big Bad, Gill. Capcom would also released the inevitable updated rerelease a few months later, with Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, which also added Hugo (the Andore Mook from Final Fight) and Urien (Gill's brother) plus the return of Akuma.
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| abstract | - There were three editions in arcades, each adding more characters as well as making minor modifications to the gameplay:
* Street Fighter III: New Generation - (1997)
* Street Fighter III 2nd Impact - Giant Attack - (1997)
* Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future - (1999) The original Street Fighter III and 2nd Impact follows the same storyline (much like the first two Alpha games), while 3rd Strike is a continuation of both (much like Alpha 3).
- In 1997, Capcom finally released the long-awaited true sequel to Street Fighter II, Street Fighter III: New Generation. It cut the roster of familiar characters to Ryu and Ken, and added a whole slew of brand-new fighters, including hulking American Alex (who was promoted as the new lead character of the game) plus the new Big Bad, Gill. The game was awaited with incredible hype, given its lineage. However, unlike previous games, III was met with very poor public perception. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why the game failed. Most likely it was a strong case of unrealistic expectations. Some say years of Updated Rerelease of Street Fighter II and Alpha had left audiences apathetic, and the unfamiliar cast turned off casual fans. Also, the learning curve of the game had increased exponentially, mainly because veterans of the games had become so good. This kept away many new gamers, driving Street Fighter III into the margins. Capcom would also released the inevitable updated rerelease a few months later, with Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, which also added Hugo (the Andore Mook from Final Fight) and Urien (Gill's brother) plus the return of Akuma. In a final attempt, a second updated rerelease, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future, was released, and has since become a fan favorite. The game returned Chun-Li to the lineup, added four new character, rebalanced the system, and is often praised for having the best graphics of any 2D fighter up to that point. While remaining quite obscure, giving its high level gameplay, the game was (and still is) immensely popular for Tournament Play. This popularity eventually gave the game the recognition it didn't receive at the time of its release. Due to how popular it eventually became, and fervent fan requests, Capcom re-released this game on Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network in 2011 as Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition; it features online play, enhanced visual settings, and other bonus content.
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