V-ism is the same bar as the Superbar and it drains extremely fast not to mention you need to really think about what is the best option use meter for example a character might have a good anti-air super that is better than using the Vism then and there is that scenario also the combos and factory made like XXY or YXX you make your own combos depending on the circumstance.

There are very few tight link combos if any at all, cause it's an extremely easy game to pick up not to mention all the ISM's are one BAR.

A2 is simple but not simple to the point where it feels like it's marketing towards a completely fresh crowd like the games of today. If you want only this patch, apply the source code straight on the rom with asar. Air combos, alpha counters, and flashy finishing moves combine with superior character balancing and deep fighting strategy. The gameplay is a blend of the slow-paced and strategic Street Fighter 2 and the more varied and frenetic Alpha series. Walterpstarbuck the second gut to comment on this post does an amazing job as to why, I will give my personal reason as to why I like A2 opposed to every other SF title. Street Fighter Alpha 3 is (in my opinion) the best Street Fighter game available (including the recently-released SF2 HD Remix). Push your talents to the limit as you discover new hidden moves and reversals for every character.

Quick Move Reversals, Alpha Counters, and the incredible Custom Combo System create a new standard for all games to fight by. SD Gundam G-NEXT + Rom Pack Collection (J) Street Fighter Alpha 2 (E) Street. Description Street Fighter Alpha 2 explodes on-screen with lightning-fast gameplay and amazing innovations. Truth be told A2 is just not as overwhelming as A3. It is basically a huge list of gameplay patches and updates.

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