When did Capcom release Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact?
Capcom released Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact in October 1997. The game ran on the CP System III hardware, a new board designed for arcade cabinets.
Questions about Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What new features did players gain access to starting in late 1997?
Players gained access to EX Special Moves starting in late 1997. These moves required a portion of the Super Art gauge to activate them and allowed frame data shifts across multiple characters during this update cycle.
Which characters joined the playable roster when Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact expanded from eight to fourteen fighters?
Hugo and Urien joined the lineup alongside returning veterans like Ryu and Ken. Yun and Yang split into distinct characters with different move sets after being identical before.
How did critics describe the difficulty curve of Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact compared to other entries?
IGN stated Alpha 3 won hands down in all senses compared to other entries while CNET described the experience as only suitable for purists seeking depth over accessibility. The difficulty curve remained steep enough to separate casual players from dedicated competitors.
Who composed the soundtracks for New Generation and 2nd Impact using drum and bass styles?
Yuki Iwai composed soundtracks for New Generation and 2nd Impact using drum and bass styles. Hideki Okugawa handled music duties across all three games in the series.