Street Fighter III: Third Strike- Fight for the Future FAQ Arcade Game produced by Capcom FAQ v. 0.4 written by «LASER» 2 / 10 / 99
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[NOTE: In this FAQ, I have used the term "Shotoscrub" many times. I do not mean this as a deregotary comment on anyone who likes to use the Shotokan Karate characters (Akuma, Ken, Ryu and Sean), I simply have put this type of playing style (and mostly those who turtle using Shoto characters) into this group for ease of reference. I personally do not have anything against these players or characters, using them myself quite a lot. I also recognise that without these Shoto characters and their popularity with the general playing public, there would be no Street Fighter and Capcom would not bother to make anymore, as without the multitude of Shoto fans, the majority of Capcom's profits would be non-existant.] I think I will shut-up now. :)
Table Of Contents
1. General Gameplay 2. Quick Character Reference 3.Character Move List 4.Cheats & Tricks 5. Hall of Fame 6. Credits
ub u uf Jump diagonally back Jump upwards Jump diagonally forward \ | / b -- n -- f Walk backwards (block) Neutral Walk Forward / | \ db d df Crouch (block down) Crouch Offensive Crouch
Button Layout
QP MP FP Quick punch Medium punch Fierce punch
QK MK FK Quick kick Medium kick Fierce kick
Abbreviations
qcf / qcb -Quarter circle forward / back - (d,df,f) & (d,db,b) on joystick hcf / hcb -Half circle back / half circle forward - (b,db,d,df,f) & (f,df,d,db,b) DP -Dragon punch motion - (f,d,df) RDP -Reverse dragon punch motion - (b,d,db) 360 -Rotate the joystick one full revolution. ie. (b,db,d,df,f,uf,u,ub,b) can be done from any arbitrary starting point, eg. b or u or df 720 -Two complete revolutions of the joystick PP / KK -Press any 2 punch / kick buttons simultaneously PPP / KKK -Press all 3 punch / kick buttons simultaneously (air) -The respective move may be performed on the ground or in the air SA -Super Art [EX] -Any move performed by pressing PP / KK (depending on button for move) if one has enough super left in the SA meter...denotes that the specified move can be EXtra. ~ -Move may be performed by using any command between the parameters. eg. ub~uf -means that any joystick command between ub and uf will perform the move. IN this instance, ub,u,& uf can all be used. , -The next command must be performed directly after the previous one. + -The command must be performed at the same time as the previous one. I , II , III -Denotes the number of the SA... (*x) -Denotes the number of specific supers which may be charged, where x is a number 1, 2,or 3. MAX -Denotes that the co-ordinating super may only be done when the SA bar is at the maximum level....ie, your super is fully charged 1), 2),x) -Denotes normal "bread n butter" combos...the ones which should be done a lot to ensure victory SA) -Denotes a combo which involves a SA
Basic Commands
These commands may be performed by any and every character.
Block (standing) - Hold b when attacked or otherwise Block (crouching) - Hold db when attacked or otherwise Jump - Tap ub~uf Super jump - Tap db,uf / d,u / df,ub Dash - Tap f,f Escape - Tap b,b Quick / rolling get up - Tap d as you are about to land Parry - Tap f as the opponent attacks you Low Parry - Tap d as the opponent attacks you with a low attack Air Parry (fall away) - Tap f as your opponent strikes whilst both charcters are in the air Air Parry (drop down) - Tap d as your opponent strikes whikst both characters are in the air Red Parry - Block the opponent's attack and tap f as you block the move..try to parry the move which you are blocking while you are still blocking it.. Eg. If Urien does his super fireball (Temporal Thunder ), block the move and while you are blocking the SA quickly tap f and then hold b again. This should result in you parrying part of the SA and turning red in the process instead of blue (the colour of a normal parry).I think this red parry may be sort of like the advancing guard in SF vs X-MEN in which one would press PPP whilst blocking and hence "push" the move backwards, however, do not take my word on this. Throw - When close to the opponent press b / n / f + QP+QK Air throw - Press b / n / f + QP+QK when close to your opponent in the air Throw Counter - You can escape a throw by pressing QP+QK as you are about to be thrown Leaping Overhead Attack - Press MP+MK Personal Action / Taunt - Press HP+HK [Note: each character has a different taunt, with some of them simply being taunts and others having some physical effect. For instance, Elena's taunt when done close to the opponent can hit them and knock them off their feet, whilst Alex's taunt makes his attacks more powerful for a short while afterward.]
The Grading System
SF3:3rd Strike has a new grading system in which you are given a rating after the battle. The rating is dependent on how well you fought and has 4 different areas. 1)Offense 2) Defence 3)Tech points 4)EX points. If you fought extremely well and used a variation of attacks and defensive techniques, along with making use of the parry and EX moves, you will receive a high overall grade. The grades range from S, being the highest, to F??, being the lowest.
Choose your Challenger
A new addition to SF3 is the option of who you wish to fight at a certain stage. Every match (except for the final 2) allows you to make a choice between two other Street Fighters as to which of these you will be fighting. A great idea this It adds a deal of interactivity to the game, and can mean that it will be easier or harder to finish, depending on who you chose to fight against. I am not sure, however I believe that your decisions may alter the stage in which a particular character will be an option to fight against.
This section aims to give someone new to this game an idea of which character to use as well as providing them with how I suggest someone is best played (offensively or defensively). A more detailed overview of each characters' abilities is given prior to their movelist, this is just a reference guide.
KEY
STYLE DIFFICULTY * = Offensive X = Experts only ^ = Defensive O = Easy to use ~ = Intermediate
Akuma *, ^, O 85% Alex *, X 100% Chun - Li *, O 85% Dudley *, ^, ~ 70% Elena *, O 80% Hugo *, ^, X 80% Ibuki *, ~ 60% Ken *, ^, O 85% Makoto *, ~ 95% Necro ^, X 40% Oro *, ^, X 85% Q ?, X 70% Remy *, ^, O 80% Ryu *, ^, O 90% Sean *, X 70% Twelve ^, X 50% Urien *, ~ 75% Yang *, ~ 80% Yun *, ~ 70%
************** AKUMA ************** Easy to use & master. However, he still holds a degree of enjoyment for a SF3:3S expert as he has numerous combos for one to play around with. He is also suited to a number of different playing styles. He has extremely good moves which allow him to be played aggressively, along with moves such as the Air Fireball which allows him to play defensively. His specialsand combos take off a fair amount of damage, however, he has the second smallest stun gauge in the game and he damages easily.
Fireball - qcf+P Air fireball - In the air,qcf+P Red fireball - hcb+P Uppercut - DP+P Hurricane kick - qcb+K (air) Teleport - DP / RDP + PP / KK Air dive kick - In the air, d+MK at peak of jump Somersault Slide (1) - DP+K Air punch - During (1) while in the air, press P Body Drop - During (1) while in the air, press K Backbreaker - During (1) while close to opponent in the air press QP+QK Piledriver - During (1) while close to opponent in the air press b / f +QP+QK Overhead Chop - f+MP I - Super fireball - qcf, qcf + P (air) (*2) II - Super Uppercut - qcf, qcf + P (*2) III - Super Rising Hurricane Kick - qcf, qcf + K (*2) MAX - Instant Hell - QP, QP,f, QK, FP MAX - Destructive Slash - d, d, d + PPP
COMBOS
1) 2 Hits - MP, FP 2) 3 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d+FP, qcf + FP 3) 3 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d+MK, qcf + FP 4) 5 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, f + FP, DP+FP 5) 5 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d+FP, qcb + FK 6) 6 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d+FP, qcb + QK, DP+FP SA) ? Hits - Straight after 2), 3), or 4), do I, or II SA) ? Hits - Straight after 6), do III
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up and recovers stun meter.
*************** ALEX *************** Is a player for someone who is looking for a little more from the game, in terms of strategy. He is fairly difficult to master, but once mastered, is a true force to be reckoned with. His moves are quite variable, but he must be played offensively to guarantee the best outcome, as he doesn't have a move such as the Dragon Punch to allow for turtling. Basically no combos, one must force the opponent to make mistakes & then punish them with one of his many powerful moves. His power is second only to Hugo, he has a huge stun gauge & takes damage well. Some of his moves are fast (Flash Elbow), but slow in general.
Flash Chop - qcf + P [EX] Surfboard Catch - DP + K [EX] Flash Elbow - Charge b, f + K [EX] Stompy stomp - Charge d, u + K [EX] Power Bomb - When close, hcb + P Tornado DDT - hcb + K Headbutt / Sleeper Hold - b + P [NOTE: this move becomes a sleeper hold when performed close to the opponent when their back is turned] Flying Cross Chop - When in the air, d + P I - Hyper Bomb - 360 + P (*1) II - Boomerang Raid - qcf, qcf + P (*2) III - Stun Gun Headbutt - qcf, qcf + P (*2)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, MK, qcf+QP 2) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, MK, DP+KK 3) ? Hits - qcf + FP, b + FP [Might be able to do something before this, b+FP must be done when their back is turned around from the Flash Chop] 4) ? Hits - qcf + FP, b + FP (when the opponent is nearly dizzy...this should stun him), ...... qcf + FP, b+FP,or SA for a huge amount of hits, damage and the ultimate in style.
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up
*************** CHUN - LI *************** A fun character to use with a variety of moves. She can be fairly easy to learn & love. Her moves are a bit weak, but this is more than made up for in terms of her speed. Chun-Li is the fastest character in the game. Her moves combined with her speed give her one of the best "footsie" games in Street Fighter. She has some good combos & once all of her "confusions" (numerous tactics) have ben experimented with, she can be hell for defensive opponent. She has a good mix of offence & defence, but is best played offensively.
Hundred Foot Kick - Tap K rapidly [EX] Kikoken (Fireball) - qcf + P [EX] Spinning Bird Kick - Charge d, u + K [EX] Overhead Flip Kick - hcb + K [EX] Head Stomp - In the air, d + MK (repeatable) Wall Jump - Jump into a wall and press the opposite direction from which u came. Flip Kick - df + FK I - Super Fireball - qcf, qcf + P (*1) II - Thousand Foot Kick - qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - Super Flip Kick - qcf, qcf + K (*3)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in MK, d + MK, qcf + P 2) 7 Hits - Jump in MK, d + MK, u + QK SA) 20 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, b + MP, do I
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun meter and, depending on the version of your taunt, it will either power up your attack, defence, or both.
*************** DUDLEY *************** Dudley is for a person who likes to attack a lot. However, he can be played rather well defensively, with his uppercut and cross counter. However, he has some great combos and all of his moves give A LOT of stun, so if you were to hit your opponent (say Akuma) with a couple of simple combos [Combo 2)] then Akuma would be already dizzy. This allows you to take further large amounts of energy with a more powerful combo or a SA. Dudley is moderately easy to learn, however, he is a character who requires a bit of practise and experimentation to master and thus make the most of his talents in challenges. Many of his moves are extremely fast, especially his Corkscrew Blow SA and his Machine Gun Blow. He also has a huge stun meter and most moves generally take less damage from him then they would another character.
Uppercut - DP + P [EX] Machine Gun Punch - hcf + P [EX] Backstep Blow - hcb + K [EX] Cross Counter - hcb + P [EX] Ducking Dash - hcf + K Ducking Straight - hcf + K, P Ducking Upper - hcf + K, P Punch & Counter - hcb, f + P [Note: the punch must be blocked or must hit for Dudley to go into a Cross Counter stance] I - Rocket Uppercut - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Rolling Thunder - qcf, qcf + P, press P repeatedly (*1) III - Corkscrew Blow - qcf, qcf + P (*3)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Standing QP, MP, MK 2) 4 Hits - Jump in FP, MP, DP + FP 3) 6 Hits - Jump in FP, QK, MK, MP, FP, FP 4) 7 Hits - Jump in FP, QK, MK, QP, MP, FP, FP SA) 9 Hits - Do combo 2) then SA III or for about 16 hits, do SA I
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up.
*************** ELENA *************** Elena is an extremely fun character to use in this game. She is by far the best at the "footsie" game with a multitude of high / low manoeuvres. She is one of the fastest players and has a medium sized stun meter. Her moves and combos are easy to do and learn, making her a character that is easy to learn and use in challenges. When used by a master, she can be a true challenge for anyone. In my experience, she is the easiest character to get high scores with in One Player mode (pointless info but true). Many of moves take off intermediate to weak amounts of damage and her supers are extremely weak compared to the powerhouses in the game. However, her Healing SA can be very useful, especially against a human opponent, even a Shotoscrub throwing fireballs will, more often than not, allow Elena to go through the entire healing process.......which could be just enough a boost to provide you with the victory.
Scratch Wheel - DP + K [EX] Mallet Smash (overhead) - hcb + P [EX] Spinning Scythe - qcb + K (command repeatable *3) [EX] Rhino Horn - hcf + K [EX] Lynx Tail - RDP + K [EX] Overhead Attack - f + MP Overhead Attack 2 - f + MK Sliding Sweep - df + FK I - Spinning Beat - qcf, qcf + K (*3) II - Brave Dance - qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - Healing - qcf, qcf + K (*1)
COMBOS
5 Hits - Jump in MK, f + QK, qcf + FK SA) ? Hits - Do combo 1) then SA I or II
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun.
*************** GILL *************** Presently, Gill is not a selctable character. The only known way to use him is to choose Twelve and do the X.C.O.P.Y to morph yourself into Gill.
*************** HUGO *************** He is a character who must be mastered before anything can be accomplished....and this can be an extremeky hard thing to do. Do not attempt to use Hugo until you believe yourself to be fairly competent at the game. Once mastered he is a threat to anyone. His moves are the most powerful in the game, he has the highest stun bar and he takes damage easily. However, to counter his power, Capcom had to make him slow....his speed being his only downfall. He is not a character for the combo-happy and one must be close to their opponent in order for Hugo to hit them. With him, it i best to play a sort of offensive game, or perhaps a defensive match in which you force your challenger to make mistakes......and then punish them as you see fit.
Palm Clap - qcb + P [EX] Monster Lariat - qcf + K [EX] Moonsault Press - 360 + P Catch & Throw - hcb + K Jumping Backbreaker - DP + K Chest Squash - 360 + K Bellyflop - In air, d + FP I - Gigas Breaker - 720 + P (*1) II - Megaton Press - qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - Hammer Frenzy - qcf, qcf + P (*2) [Can be delayed by holding P,... If P is not released within a certain period of time, the SA will be cancelled]
COMBOS
1) 2 Hits - hcb + K, DP + K 2) 3 Hits - qcb + PP, DP + K
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack and defence power up. Continually taunting will increase attack power.
*************** IBUKI *************** The Shinobi Ninja girl. She is pale in comparison to what she was in SF3: 2I, as all of her moves have been toned down something fierce. Whereas her brilliant combos used to take out decent amounts of damage, they now simply tick away one's energy. She is still one of the fastest characters and her combos are indeed the classiest in Street Fighter. She MUST be played offensively, as you will need all the hits you can get in order to win. She can be played defensive, however, due to her weak attacks, there really is no use in doing so. Also, she gets damaged more easily than most, ticking damage included. It can be easy to learn how to use Ibuki, but in order to make the most of her, a thorough understanding of the game must first be achieved.
Air Dagger - In the air, qcf + P [EX] Sliding Neck twist - hcf + P [EX] Multi Stomp - RDP + K [EX] Spinning Kicks - qcb + K [EX] Rising Slasher - DP + K [EX] Lightning Fist - hcb + P Moonsault Flip - DP + P [Note: The Air dagger can be done during this move] I - Kasumi Suzaka - In the air qcf, qcf + P, press P repeatedly (*3) II - Yoroi Dooshi - qcf, qcf + P (*1) III - Yami Shigure - qcf, qcf + P (*2)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Standing FP, d + HK, HK 2) 4 Hits - Jumping FP, QK, MK, hcb + FP 3) 7 Hits - Jumping MK, QK, MK, DP + FK SA) 27 Hits - Jumping MK, QK, MK, DP + KK, qcf, qcf + FP, tap P rapidly [Note: Get them dizzy during this and then do it again for an absolute huge amount of hits and massive damage]
PERSONAL ACTION = Increased power in combos.
*************** KEN *************** Ken is perhaps the second most popular character.....behind Akuma that is (well at least in my city). This is due to the fact that he is an easy character to learn how to use and even easier to master all of his combos and strategies. He is best played offensively (in my opinion anyway), as he has some extremely powerful combos and supers. However, he is a fan of turtles (players who LOVE to duck down and wait), due to his great waiting game involving fireballs and a seemingly "invincible" Dragon Punch. But, I find this defensive Shoto strategy easy to beat, as will most other experienced gamers, thus i do not suggest using it too often (if at all). Ken's moves are fairly fast, especially some of his supers. His overhead game is second to none and these should be used as often as possible in a a challenge. Many of his moves give great amounts of damage, but he gets damaged just as easily.
Fireball - qcf + P [EX] Uppercut - DP + P [EX] Hurricane Kick - qcb + K [EX] I - Shoryureppa - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Shinryuken - qcf, qcf + K, press K repeatedly (*1) III - Shinpuu Jinraikyaku - qcf, qcf + K (*3)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, d + MK, qcf + FP 2) 5 Hits - Jump in FP, f + FP / d + FP, DP + FP 3) 6 Hits - Jump in FP, d+ MK, qcb + FK SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 1) or 2) then SA I, II or III
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up.
*************** MAKOTO *************** Makoto is a character who can do insane amounts of damage at the slightest opening. It is relatively easy to make the most of Makoto, as she has simple combo and some extremely qiuck moves. Learning how to always win with her, however, may pose a bit of difficulty to some. She is great character to use for challegnges, as her unconventional moves can be rather confusing to your everyday player. IMO, she is a MASTER against ShotoScrubs. Makoto has fairly good overall speed, as well as a nice poking game. She is best used offensively, although she can be used very well on the defence, with her ultra-quick Hayate and supers to counter fireballs. She has a large stun meter and tends to deal the opponent massive amounts of damage along with stun. All in all a great character and a welcome addition to the Street Fighter family. (=o)
Justice Fist Rush - qcf + P [EX] [Note: This move can be charged (hold P and release) for more power and to act as a knockdown] Justice Fist Upper - DP + P [EX] Ground breaking Chop - qcb + P [EX] Air Kick - In the air, qcb + K [EX] Throttle (grab) - hcb + K [Note: this move is very good as a combo starter] Triple Punch - f + FP, repeat move Charging Sweep - f + FK, cancel by holing FK Charging RoundHouse - f + MK, cancel by holding MK I - Psycho Punch Combo - qcf, qcf + P (*1) II - Dive Kick and Combo - qcf, qcf + K (*2) [Note: this move is very good for jumping over fireballs and can be followed with a jumping attack to juggle] III - Psyche Up - qcf, qcf + P (*1) [Note: This move makes all of Makoto's attacks more powerful for a limited time, however, she cannot block during this time, only parry]
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in MK, QK, MK 2) 3 Hits - Jump in MK, d + QP, qcf + FP [Note: On crossover can do 2 QP] 3) 4 Hits - hcb + K, d + QP, d + QP, QCF + QP SA) ? Hits - Do SA II, then follow them and do an EX air kick (qcb + KK) SA) ? Hits - Jump in MK, hcb + FK, FP, qcf + QP, qcf, qcf + P
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up and stun recovers.
*************** NECRO *************** Is a player to use only if you are a complete master of Street Fighter. His moves are hard to learn in terms of how they should be used and even ten are fairly useless in most circumstances (IMO). I do not really know how to use him, but my guess is that he is more quited to a counter / defensive style of play. The majority of his moves are ridiculously weak and slow, as are his Super Arts. However, I am sure that someone, somewhere knows how to use him to his best potential, and if so, I would appreciate if they could give me a hand here, or write an FAQ on him (if possible).
Spinning Punch - hcf + P [EX] Electric Shock - DP + P, tap P repeatedly Flying Viper - qcb + P [EX] Raging Cobra - qcb + K [EX] Snake Fang - hcf + K Drill Kick - While in the air, d + K I - Electric Storm - qcf, qcf + P, press P repeatedly (*1) II - Slam Dance - qcf, qcf + P (*1) III - Electric Tickler - qcf, qcf + P (*2)
COMBOS
1) 4 Hits - hcf + FP, qcf + K 2) 6 Hits - hcf + FP, DP + FP, press FP repeatedly SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 2) then SA I SA) ?? Hits - hcf + FP, SA II
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up.
*************** ORO *************** Oro, one of the weirdest characters in this game, is highly under-rated by many SF3:3S players. His moves are unconvential and can be most helpful in a challenge. His variation in height of his projectiles can be used with his Spinning Upper to make a great defensive Oro, or one could use all of his moves, crossovers, confusions and combos to make for a brilliant offensive Oro. Many of his moves are fairly fast, giving average amounts of damage along with a decent amount of stun. His supers can also be extremely useful. It is hard to learn how to use Oro, but I suggest everyone give him a run for his money....the results may surprise you.
Snot ball - Charge b, f + P [EX] Spinning Upper - Charge d, u + P [EX] Multi Stomp - qcf + K, tap K (air) [EX] Multi Throw - hcb + P Double Jump - In the air (during a jump), tap ub~uf I - Kishin Riki - qcf, qcf + P, then press P when close to opponent or in the air (*1) II - Yagyou Dama - qcf, qcf + P (*3) [Note: at level 3, this SA can be EXtraed by pressing PPP to do the super] III - Tengu Stone - qcf, qcf + P (*1) [Note: This move makes random objects spin around Oro, multiplying the hits of each of his moves] [Note: Oro can also EX SA I and III by doing it with PPP. This will cause Oro to jump at his opponent, launching them high in the air and then landing on top of them]
COMBOS
1) 4 Hits - Jump in FP, d + MK, u + FP 2) 5 Hits - Jump in FP, MK, hcb + FP SA) ?? Hits - Do SA II and follow with a Multi Stomp as a crossover, meaning that your SA is (nearly) certain to hit as someone cannot block both sides at once.
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun meter.
*************** Q *************** Q is a mystery in this game and for now everything about him remains a mystery to me. I do not know how he should be used or what his various fighting tactics are as I am no good with him myself. Again, if anyone can help me out here, I would appreciate it.
Charging Head Smash - Charge b, f + P, P [EX] Charging Lower Strike - Charge b, f + K [EX] Multi Punch - qcb + P [EX] Catch and Smash - hcb + K I - Fatal Rush - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Wild Torture - qcf, qcf + P (*1) III - Explosive - qcf, qcf + P, qcf + P / K (*1)
PERSONAL ACTION = Defence power up and recovers stun meter.
*************** REMY *************** Remy........the Guile clone. A welcome return of this style of fighting in my opinion. Remy lives up to the Guile name well in this game, having the BEST defensive game in SF3:3S, along with a great attacking style of play. His Hi / Lo Sonic Booms can coincide with the Flash Kick for defense and all of his moves can be used together (especially Cold Blue Kick with a slow low Sonic Boom) to make for some good offense. He can be used by everyone, however, one must realise that he is best played with a charge (hold db or b) handy always. He can be used by masters, although they will more than likely become bored of him pretty quickly. However, Remy is indeed most handy in a challenge. =)
Sonic Boom - Charge b, f + P [EX] Sonic Boom (LOW) - Charge b, f + K [EX] Flash Kick - Charge d, u + K [EX] Cold Blue Kick - qcb + K [EX] I - Sonic Shockwave - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Somersault Justice - qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - Counter Kick - qcf, qcf + K (*1) [Note: this SA is a counter attack. For Remy to attack, the opponent must first hit him while he is in the counter stance. He will then proceed to do a combo]
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, d + QP, u + FK 2) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, db + QP, f + FK 3) 4 Hits - Jump in FP, d + QP, d + QP, u + FK SA) ?? Hits - Do any of the above combos ending in an EX move then follow with SA I or II
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun meter.
*************** RYU *************** The original Street Fighter. Ryu has become a powerhouse in this game when compared to Ken. However, he is perhaps not as fast as his counterpart. He has a large stun meter and his moves and combos inflict tons of stun on his opponent. Ryu is easy to use and master. He is great to use in challenges, especially with his powerful combos and ultimate waiting game. He is best used, IMO, as an offensive player, although many others may prefer to use him on the defense. Either way, he is still a great all round character.
Fireball - qcf + P [EX] Uppercut - DP + P [EX] Hurricane Kick - qcb + K (air) [EX] Step in boot - hcf + K [EX] [Note: the EX version of this move can be followed with a juggle combo] I - Super Fireball - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Shin Shoryuken - qcf, qcf + P (*1) III - Shocking Fireball - qcf, qcf + P (*1) [Note: this move can be charged by holding P and releasing ( if P is not released at all, it will be charged to full strength and released anyway). This move is unblockable and gives a massive amount of stun damage]
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d + MK / d + FP, qcf + FP 2) 3 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d + MK / d + FP, qcb + FK 3) 3 Hits - Jump in FP, d + MK, qcf + QK 4) 3 Hits - Jump in FP / MK, d + MK / d + FP, DP + FP [Note: All of the above combos can be ended in an EX of the move] 5) 4 Hits - Do combo 3) ending with an EX boot and follow with an uppercut or fireball [Try EXing the fireball or uppercut as well, or another EX boot] SA) 8 Hits - Do combo 1), 4), or 5), followed with SA I SA) 8 Hits - Do combo 1), or 4), and Super Cancel into SA II, followed with a fireball to juggle them as they are landing. A very stylish and powerful combo.
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun.
*************** SEAN *************** The disciple of Ryu and Ken, Sean uses their moves with his own twist in an attempt to better them in a battle. Sean is quite difficult to use due to his akward combos and unorthodox moves. He should not be played exactly like Ken, Akuma or Ryu, as he is in essence a totally different character. His moves give average damage and stun and he is pretty average in terms of speed also. He should be used offensively, as he basically has no defensive game. One tactic which works well when playing against a normal Shoto is to do his overhead kick when they fireball, hitting them to the ground. Sean should be used by experts only.
Dragon Smash - DP + P [EX] Hurricane Kick - qcb + K [EX] Flying overhead kick - qcf + K [EX] Violent Tackle - hcf + P, hold P to tackle and punch [EX] Roll - qcb + P [The length of the roll depends on the strength of the button pressed] I - Hadou Burst - qcf, qcf + P (*3) II - Shoryu Cannon - qcf, qcf + P, tap P rapidly (*2) III - Hyper Tornado - qcf, qcf + P (*1)
COMBOS
1) 3 Hits - Jump in MK (deep), MP, DP + P [Note: This only works if the opponent in standing and you must be very close to them....Use a MK crossover for definite hits] 2) 4 Hits - Jump in FP, d + MK, qcb + QK SA) ??? Hits - Do combo 1) followed with any SA (I, II, or III)
PERSONAL ACTION = Recovers stun.
*************** TWELVE *************** Twelve is traing under Necro???. He has some extremely weird moves and next to nothing in terms of combos. I believe that he is best used as a defensive player. He is very difficult to use and harder to master.
N.D.L - qcf + P [EX] A.X.E - qcb + P (air) [EX] D.R.A - Whilst in the air, qcb + K [EX] Float - In air, tap f,f / b,b I - X.N.D.L - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - X.F.L.A.T - In air, qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - X.C.O.P.Y - qcf, qcf + P (*1) [Note: If this SA is done in a match of Twelve vs Twelve, then you will morph into a Twelve of a different colour and not be able to use EX moves. In other words, it is useless.]
COMBOS
Note that at the present moment I know next to nothing about Twelve and thus have no idea how to do some good combos with him. If anyone does, please email me at and i will add them in this section. Thankyou.
PERSONAL ACTION = Becomes invisible.
*************** URIEN *************** Is a character who is fairly hard to learn, however can be a challenge for any opponent once mastered. The majority of his moves give great amounts of stun along with taking off a lot of energy. In challenges against other human opponents, his various keep away techinques in his fireballs of different angles can infuriate any opponent and give you the edge needed to be victorious. He has a slow poking game, although some of his moves come out rather fast. His supers are among the most powerful in the game. All in all, Urien is a character who is perfect against challengers who are not parry- masters.
Metallic Sphere - qcf + P [EX] [Note: the strength of P pressed determines the angle of the projectile...i.e. QP goes straight and FP goes at about 70 degrees. This move can also be charged by holding P and releasing to make it more powerful] Chariot Rush - Charge b, f + K [EX] Violent Kneedrop - Charge d, u + K [EX] Dangerous Headbutt - Charge d, u + P [EX] I - Tyrant Slaughter - qcf, qcf + P (*2) II - Temporal Thunder - qcf, qcf + P (*2) III - Aegis Reflector - qcf, qcf + P (*2)
COMBOS
1) 3 / 4 Hits - Jump in FP, db + FP, f + FK / u + FK / u + FP / qcf + QP 2) 4 Hits - Jump in QP (deep), d + QP, u + FP 3) 7 Hits - Do combo 2) ending with an EX headbutt followed with anything for a juggle [Note: for some of these combos, it may be posible to link 2 Dangerous Headbutts, however, at the moment I am not sure] SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 1) followed with SA I SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 1) ending with a Dangerous Headbutt, followed with SA II as a juggle
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up.
*************** YANG *************** One of the Kung Fu brothers, and the one which I think is the best. He has picked up some new moves since SF3:2I which help to give him the edge over his bro. However, some of these moves have become harder to link into combos. He is (along with Yun) the fastest character in the game. To counter his speed, the damage inflicted on his opponent is fairly small. He also has a rather small stun meter. His speed is definitely an ally in a challenge, allowing one to dominant the match and force the opponent into mistakes. Yang is moderately easy to learn and can be fun for anyone to use.
Mantis Slash - qcf + P, (command repeatable *3) [EX] Drill Kick - qcf + K [EX] Palm Strike - qcb + P [Note: This move can be cancelled by doing an EX version of it (with PP)] Grab - hcb + K [Note: No damage is given during this move, Yang will simply swap sides with the opponent, opening them up for a combo of choice] Teleport - DP + K [Note: not a true teleport like Akuma's, Yang dashes forward and is vulnerable for the first third of the move] Dive Kick - In the air, at the peak of the jump, df + K I - Spear-Hand Rush - qcf, qcf + P (*1) II - Rolling Thigh Drill - qcf, qcf + K (*2) III - Multiplicity - qcf, qcf + P (*1) [Note: this SA makes all of Yang's hits strike 3 times instead of just once.]
COMBOS
1) 4 Hits - Jump in FP, MP, FP, b + FP 2) 4 Hits - Jump in MK, QK, MK, FK 3) 5 Hits - Jump in FK, d + MK, qcf + FP, *3 SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 3) followed with SA I or II then juggle after II
PERSONAL ACTION = Attack power up.
*************** YUN *************** The second of the Kung Fu brothers. Yun is perhaps not quite as good as his bro in this release of Street Fighter 3. His moves are inflict a little bit more damage, and he is slightly slower. However, these are not significant differences. Where Yun falls down is in the area of easy combos. However, his Super Arts are perhaps more advantageous in challenges than Yang's, as they inflict decent amounts of damage and are easy to link into if need be. Yun and Yang have both changed a lot since SF3:2I, in that their moves have varied greatly. And this is where I believe Yang wins out, his new moves such as his Teleport are brilliant, whereas Yun's new Scissors Kick is nearly useless. Again, this is my opinion and not everyone will agree with me.
Air Scissors Kick - DP + K [EX] Iron Shoulder - DP + P [EX] Sliding Palm Strike - qcf + P [EX] Double Palm Strike - qcb + P [Note: this move can be cancelled by doing an EX version of it (with PP)] Dive Kick - In the air, at the peak of the jump, df + K Grab - hcb + K I - You Hou - qcf, qcf + P (*1) II - Thunder Spear Attack - qcf, qcf + P (*3) III - Multiplicity - qcf, qcf + P (*1)
COMBOS
1) 4 Hits - Jump in MK, QP, QK, DP + QP SA) ?? Hits - Do combo 1), followed with SA I or II
---------------------- COLOURS ---------------------- In this game, each character has 7 different costumes in total. 6 of these can be obtained by pressing any button (each button will be a different colour costume) or unlock that character's secret colour via pressing QP + MK + FP to select the character.
------------------------------------------- BASKETBALL STAGE SELECT ------------------------------------------- Between stages 6 and 7, there is a basketball parrying game reminiscent of SF3:2I (Second Impact) in which Sean throws a number of basketballs at you for you to parry and / or hit. Generally, the Level depends on how well you have fought getting up to this Bonus Stage. For example, if you get all perfects without losing a round, along with high ratings, you are almost certain to get the highest level for this game, Level 4. The levels go from 1 to 4, with level 1 having Sean throw the balls slowly with amaximum of two at once, and level 4 having Sean throw them at an insane rate and at different heights. The level can also be selected by you simply by holding down some buttons as you enter the bonus stage.
Level 1 = u + PPP Level 2 = u + PP Level 3 = u + KK Level 4 = u + KKK
These combinations will give you the SF3:3S style bonus game, whereas holding d instead of u will give the bonus game from SF3:2I. i.e. Sean will throw the basketballs in the same pattern as he did in Street Fighter 3: Second Impact.
------------------- FIGHT Q ------------------- Generally, when one plays the game, they never fight against Q. However, there is in fact a way to vs him. If you satisfy the following criteria, then you will fight Q just before the last selectable opponent. (Between Stages 7 and 8)
You must : not lose any rounds get a rating better than C for every stage finish more than 5 rounds with a SA get more than 2 Special Points not continue.
----------------------- FIGHT AS GILL ----------------------- To fight as the Street Fighter 3 boss, you must choose Twelve and get up to the final stage (against Gill). It is also necessary to have chosen his X.C.O.P.Y Super Art. Charge the Super bar up to the MAX level and do it. You will then morph into Gill. However, you can not do any EX moves or any of Gill's Super Arts. You will remain as Gill until the Super runs out and then morph back into Twelve. The fact that Gill is playable in any way suggest to me that Gill may be selectable via some sort of cheat. You will hear more about this as it comes.
This is a section that I thought might be fun to add. It will include high scores of all people who play this game. To start with, it will only include my high scores and others from my arcade (where I am always on top, but anyway...). To be included, email me at . Please include: your name; your initials (eg, CAP) ; your score; the character you used; and your grade. PLEASE be truthful as this is for everyone and I will be forced to take it down if people send me some ridiculous scores. THANKS
1. Aaron Fraser ARO Elena 4572500 A+ 2. Aaron Fraser ARO Oro 3865400 S
Thanks to everyone who has written a character FAQ of any sort for this game as they have allowed me to get better at SF3. Many of the character FAQ's have been used in some minor way in this and i thank thee all. Special thanks to Uncle Koday for giving me some video game inspiration in my attempt to beat you and for inventing a ton of combos with myself. Thanks to Gamefan for the information on each character's personal action. And last, but definitely not least, thankyou Kao Megura (we love u Kao) for his great SF3:3S FAQ, which has helped me greatly in writing this FAQ.
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