Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
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| System(s): Sega Saturn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher: Capcom (Japan, US), Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developer: Capcom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original system(s): Capcom CPS-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (49 tracks) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre: Fighting, Action[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams, known as Street Fighter Zero (ストリートファイターＺＥＲＯ) in Japan, is an entry to the Street Fighter series, developed and published by Capcom. The three entries in the Street Fighter Alpha series take place before the events of Street Fighter II but after the events of the original Street Fighter.
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Gameplay
The game is a one-on-one fighting game and plays similar to Street Fighter II. The game introduces several new features, with graphics drawn in a similar art style to Darkstalkers and X-Men: Children of the Atom. The plot is set after the original Street Fighter but before Street Fighter II, and thus the game features younger versions of established characters, as well as characters from the original Street Fighter and Final Fight and a few who are new to the series.
The single-player mode consists of seven random computer-controlled opponents and a final opponent whose identity depends on the storyline of the player's selected character. M. Bison is the final boss for half of the characters. There are also two hidden characters: Akuma, who returns from Super Turbo as an alternate final boss only after certain in-game requirements are met, and a new character named Dan, who challenges the player during the course of the game if certain requirements are met. The game also features a secret two-on-one Dramatic Battle mode in which two players as Ryu and Ken fight against a computer-controlled M. Bison. The console ports added an optional arranged soundtrack, a dedicated two-player Versus Mode (where two players can fight each other), and a Training Mode (where a single player can practice against a non-hostile character). The game saves high scores to the console's internal memory.
Characters move with 
and 
and flip back and forth with 
and 
. They crouch with 
. Punches are done with 
(jab), 
(medium), and 
(fierce) and kicks are done with 
(short), 
(medium), and 
(roundhouse). Light attacks are faster and hard attacks deal more damage. Special moves for each character are done by pairing specific directional combinations with an attack button. Characters can perform a taunt with 
+
, which is a short animation during which the character is vulnerable to attack.
Throws and grabs are done by holding the D-Pad toward an opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. Different characters have different throws available to them, and some characters can throw in midair. Throws cannot be blocked, but a player can reduce the damage taken from a fall by likewise holding the D-Pad in the direction of the opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. It is also possible to roll on the ground after falling from a throw or other attack by pressing 
P (or 
P if facing left).
Blocking is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent and can also be done in midair. Characters can become dizzy from being attacked repeatedly; they are uncontrollable and vulnerable in this state but can recover more quickly by rapidly pressing back and forth on the D-Pad along with the attack buttons. It is also possible to escape grabs in this way. In addition, players can perform a special counterattacking technique called an Alpha Counter (Zero Counter in the Japanese version) after blocking an opponent's attack, which consumes a level of the Super Combo Gauge. These are combos that are performed by interrupting the animation of one basic move by performing another of equal or greater strength.
The game expands the Super Combo system introduced in Super Street Fighter II Turbo with a three-level Super Combo gauge. Like in Super Turbo, the Super Combo gauge fills in as the player performs regular and special techniques. When the gauge reaches Level 1 or higher, the player can perform a Super Combo technique, which is a more powerful version of a special attack, using a button combination that is slightly more complex than those used by special moves. The number of punch or kick buttons pressed simultaneously when performing a Super Combo determines the amount that will be used (with equivalent to ++ and equivalent to ++).
There are two playing styles that can be selected after choosing a character: Normal and Auto. Auto differs from Normal in that the character automatically guards against a limited number of attacks (provided the character is not in the middle of performing an attack). Auto also allows the player to perform an instant Super Combo by pressing a punch and kick of the same strength simultaneously, but at the expense of reducing the maximum level of the Super Combo gauge to one.
Characters
Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, and should be reversed. P refers to any of the punch buttons, while K refers to any of the kick buttons.
The first Street Fighter Alpha features a roster of 10 immediately playable fighters and 3 secret fighters (M. Bison, Akuma, Dan) who are only selectable by inputting cheat codes. In the single-player mode, M. Bison only appears as the final boss for certain characters, while Dan and Akuma can be fought by achieving certain conditions.
| 150px | Ryu | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Final boss: Sagat | |||||||||||||||||||||
The rumors of a fighter with a mysterious power shook Ryu's heart. Armed with the Hadōken and the Shōryūken that scarred Sagat, Ryu's heart beats faster as he reaches new heights.
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| 150px | Chun-Li | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
Haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her father, Chun-Li became a detective to find out what happened with her own eyes. The existence of a certain drug syndicate might hold a clue to her father's whereabouts.
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| 150px | Charlie (Nash) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Alpha Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
A soldier who is conducting an undercover investigation by himself after receiving intelligence that members of the military's top brass are under the payroll of a certain drug syndicate. Charlie seeks to bring those who have sold their souls to the devil to justice.
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| 150px | Ken | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Final boss: Ryu | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ken has been training by himself until hearing tales of Ryu's exploits. Learning that his former training partner has defeated Sagat, Ken seeks to test his strength one more time in order to not be outdone.
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| 150px | Guy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Final Fight Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
After the Metro City incident, Guy felt he made little progress in his Bushin-ryū training. While his style truly excelled in combative sports, it had no role in actual combat. Guy now travels the world seeking combat in order to truly experience actual combative ninjutsu.
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| 150px | Birdie | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
Birdie was banned from competing in martial arts tournaments due to his ferocious temper and illegal techniques and has been working as a bouncer since then. But when he hears rumors of a criminal organization seeking to recruit strong men, he quits his job in order to show his true strength to the world.
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| 150px | Sodom | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Final Fight Final boss: Guy | |||||||||||||||||||||
To comprehend the ultimate Japanese martial arts, Sodom has achieved the first step of his grand ambition. Having gained a certain feeling from his training in Japan, Sodom now pursues a lonely battle seeking strong allies in order to revive the Mad Gear Gang.
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| 150px | Adon | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Final boss: Sagat | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sagat's loss in the tournament brought up a great sense of disappointment in Adon. There is no reason for someone who has truly mastered the ways of Muay Thai to lose to anyone. In order to truly become a God of the fighting world, Adon gives Sagat, who has defiled the holy strength of Muay Thai, his last rites.
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| 150px | Rose | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Alpha Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rose trembled as she sensed a nearby power. Her Soul Power reacted to an evil presence who also controls spiritual energy. She now must seek the source of this calamity and seal its power. This is a final mission she has been burdened to complete.
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| 150px | Sagat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Final boss: Ryu | |||||||||||||||||||||
He was once known as the Emperor of Muay-Thai until he was defeated by an unknown Eastern fighter with a single blown. Overcome with a sense of defeat and disgrace that he never felt before, Sagat stands up to reclaim his throne.
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| 150px | Akuma (Gouki) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Super Street Fighter II Turbo Final boss: M. Bison | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Akuma sees the very fists that killed his own master and mutters to him, "Is this the proof of my strength?" The answer lies in the midst of battle. He is seeking someone else in this world also obsessed with true strength. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 150px | Dan | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Alpha Final boss: Sagat | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dan pursued his martial arts training in order to avenge the death of his father at the hands of Sagat. But when rumors spread that Sagat was defeated by a mysterious martial artist, Dan flew to Thailand to verify. Feeling that only he can defeat Sagat, this time he will not be denied his revenge.
Dan was created as a parody of Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia from the Art of Fighting series by SNK, as Capcom saw Ryo as a rip-off of Street Fighter characters Ryu and Ken. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 150px | M. Bison (Vega) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II Final boss: Rose | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Evil is the only absolute power. With that belief, M. Bison created his ultimate technique known as the Psycho Crusher, the manifestation of his Psycho Power. With that, M. Bison begins his plan to gather strong warriors and make Shadaloo greater. The devil's eyes shine as the day of world domination draws near. |
History
Development
The working title for the game was Street Fighter Legends.
Legacy
The game was followed by Street Fighter Alpha 2, also ported to the Saturn, and Street Fighter Alpha 3, ported to the Saturn and the Dreamcast.
Versions
Localised names
| Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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| English | Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams | Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams |
| English (US) | Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams | Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams |
| Japanese | ストリートファイターＺＥＲＯ | Street Fighter Zero |
Production credits
- Planner: Noritaka Funamizu (POO), Mucchi, H.Itsuno -Tomoshibi-
- Programmer: Cham Cho Choy, EGW, "Tege Killer" Jyaian, Knight Rider Giu, CGT_DM, PON, Arikichi, Hard.Yas -Gouki-, Hamachan, Hyper Shinchan, Super "Vega" Sailor, Matsushita -Adon- Masakazu
- Scroll Design: Konomi, Buppo, Kayoko Shibata, Akiko Matsunaga, Daisuke Nakagawa, Megumi Maeno, Isono, SM, Mago, Mr.Oranda
- Object Design: "Dokkim"Eripyon, Yatsunonawa"D", Jun Matsumura 27, Makoto Ishii Chama(C), Gonta, Ari Inukichi, Seigo"Ushi"Kawakami, M."Kotatutoneko"Nakatani, Alien Pole, Kuriotoko, Chimorin Syogun, Takechan, Masaaki, Dway Nishimura, Norihide = Fnyako.F, Shin-Ya.M, Super-8, "Noriko"M.Tsujimoto, R, Sagata, Takayuki Kosaka
- Music compose: Abe "Oyaji" Isao, Syun "Kobekko" Nishigaki, Yamamoto "Purple" Setsuo, Kadota "Pop'N" Yuko, Kuru-Kuru Chance Iwami, Mizuta "Groovy" Naoshi
- Sound design: Hiroaki "X68K" Kondo, Ryoji
- Voice Actor: Tomomichi Nishimura, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Wataru Takagi, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Yuko Miyamura, Shinichiro Miki
- Producer: Iyono Pon
- Special Thanks: Takuya Shiraiwa, Hattari, Capcom All Staff
- Consumer Staff: T.Fujiwara, M.Akahori, Hisashi Kuramoto, Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, Hiroaki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Yanagi, Takayuki Umezu, Yasuhito Okada, Masaki Kataoka, Taro Takeda, Tatsuji Yataka, Atsushi Manobe, Hideki Tada, Takashi Nao, Hiroaki Watanabe, S.Ikuta, Shimitan, M.Sakano, H.Ando, Hiroki Bandoh, Y.Kawano, S.Murata, Y.Kanemori, M.Yasuma, H.Kaji, T.Yoshikawa, H.Katagiri, K.Toda, C.Ryugo, S.Okamura
- Sound design: Toshio"T.Kjn"Kajino (1970.2.25.B), More Rich, DJ★Wada Hiroyuki, Tomoyuki"T.K,Ny"Kawakami, Command+Z"Mac", Shinji"Amayan"Amagishi
- Music compose: Mizuta "Groovy" Naoshi, Kuru-Kuru Chance Iwami, Akari.K -Lemon-
- Guitars & Acoustic Piano: Masato Kohda
- Presented by: Capcom
Magazine articles
- Main article: Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Artwork
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams/Technical information.
External links
- Sega of America webpage: Saturn
References
- ↑ File:SFA Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/6FKYYVSQAGE/m/XCrYEkyY2w0J
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/QEJfyZmRM3A/m/1yf-YQPuNNMJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/pN77cESHcUg/m/mR50tcI-8c4J
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 61
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Computer & Video Games, "April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-14), page 34
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-23), page 74
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.tectoy.com.br/releases/index.htm (Wayback Machine: 1998-06-25 19:48)
- ↑ File:SFZ Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
- ↑ 576 KByte, "Július-Augusztus 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 11
- ↑ Consoles +, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 91
- ↑ Famitsu, "1996-02-02" (JP; 1996-01-19), page 1
- ↑ Freak, "3/96" (IL; 1996-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Fun Generation, "05/96" (DE; 1996-04-10), page 58
- ↑ Gambler, "9/1996" (PL; 1996-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 3: March 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 13
- ↑ GamePro, "April 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 76
- ↑ Game Informer, "March 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 50
- ↑ Joypad, "Mars 1996 (Joypad International supplement)" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 23
- ↑ Joypad, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 59
- ↑ MAN!AC, "03/96" (DE; 1996-02-14), page 40
- ↑ MAN!AC, "07/96" (DE; 1996-06-12), page 68
- ↑ Maximum, "March 1996" (UK; 1996-03-29), page 146
- ↑ Mega Force, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 34
- ↑ Mega Fun, "04/96" (DE; 1996-03-20), page 70
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-04-04), page 74
- ↑ Player One, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 86
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 6" (JP; 1996-03-01), page 120
- ↑ Saturn+, "Easter/April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-07), page 40
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "April 1996" (DE; 1996-03-13), page 68
- ↑ Sega Power, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-04-11), page 48
- ↑ Sega Pro, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-07-xx), page 26
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-02 (1996-02-09)" (JP; 1996-01-26), page 235
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 53
- ↑ Ultimate Future Games, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-03-29), page 58
- ↑ Video Games, "4/96" (DE; 1996-03-20), page 88
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