Play Street Fighter III: New Generation Online

Capcom released Street Fighter III: New Generation in arcades in 1997, a time when 2D fighters were still dominant but beginning to face competition from 3D titles. The game introduced a largely new cast, with only Ryu and Ken returning from earlier entries, and it ran on the more advanced CPS-III hardware which allowed for smoother animation and more detailed backgrounds.

You control one of twelve fighters, each with unique moves and strategies, and your goal is to defeat all opponents across several rounds to become the champion. The game introduced two key mechanics: the parry, which lets you deflect attacks by tapping forward at the exact moment of impact (with a high risk if mistimed), and the Super Art system, where you choose one of three super move sets before the match, affecting your offensive options throughout. Matches are fast and demand precision, with an emphasis on reading the opponent and capitalizing on brief openings. It feels tense and rewarding when your predictions pay off.