Still, the solid game play is enough to make this a purchase. The three "-isms" (or fighting styles) radically alter the characters and the way they're used, effectively tripling the roster. This is definitely a game that has taken a slightly wilder turn, with air blocks, counters, and air projectiles. It's more controlled than Marvel vs. Capcom, but when compared to the first two games in the Alpha series, it's an obvious departure.
Fans don't need to be told all of that, however. They're well aware of what they are getting into. The PSP extras are miniscule and offer nothing in the way of extra content once conquered. The screen stretch into widescreen is handled smoothly.
Finally, it's one of the best fighting games ever made on a system not made to handle fighting games. It's a judgment call as to whether or not this is worth $40.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max is a rated T (Teen) by the ESRB for Violence.
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