When was Street Fighter III announced?
Capcom announced that Street Fighter III was in development on the 27th of March 1996 during a meeting in Tokyo. Production at Capcom on the first game in the series started in 1994.
Questions about Street Fighter III
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who developed the character designs for Street Fighter III?
Akira Yasuda served as the character designer for Street Fighter III and worked to create new roster members like Ibuki and Elena. He continued to work on the character designs throughout development while adhering to Tomoshi Sadamoto's design constraints.
What is the main new feature introduced in Street Fighter III gameplay?
The main new feature is the ability to parry an opponent's attack by deflecting any incoming attack without receiving damage. This mechanic allows players to defend against Special Moves and Super Arts without sustaining normal minor damage if timed precisely.
Which console received the Street Fighter III: Double Impact port in 1999?
Capcom released Street Fighter III: Double Impact for the Dreamcast in 1999. This compilation contained the original game and 2nd Impact.
How many arcade cabinets did Street Fighter III sell worldwide?
Worldwide arcade sales estimates for Street Fighter III range from between 1,000 and 10,000 units sold. The game struggled to break even in Japan with a high budget of 1 billion yen ($8 million) while only selling 1,000 cabinets there.