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Street Fighter Zero
ストリートファイターZERO
(1995)


 

 

Having seemingly pushed their Street Fighter engine to its absolute limit in Super Street Fighter II X (1994), Capcom seemed to be running out of steam by 1995, faced with some increasingly serious competition. It was nigh time to get back to the drawing board, and revitalise the name.
So along came 'Zero' - a new beginning for the series that features a storyline set sometime before Street Fighter II (1991), but after the events of Street Fighter (1987) and Final Fight (1989).
Zero features a cast of characters plucked from all three of the above titles, who have to take each other on in a tournament that remains fundamentally the same as before - but the gameplay has really shifted up a gear. Fighting game jargon additions include a 3-level super bar, air blocking, rolling recoveries, chain combos, and the namesake 'Zero Counter'.
The Zero Counter is a clever ‘Reversal’ technique that can be done when blocking. It counters the opponent’s attack, at the expense of one super bar. It’s a great feature, and when you add it to the 'Chain Combo' system, the game really takes off.
Essentially, you can now chain standard strikes together, in order of strength. For example, WP - MP - HP is a 3-hit combo.
Well, most of the time. Nevertheless it's this really straightforward system that makes Zero so much fun for masters and beginners alike - it also gives the game a tremendous amount of depth.
Speaking of fun, there's also a brilliant 2-player 'Dramatic Battle' team game on offer similar to that of Garou Densetsu (1991). Here Ryu and Ken can challenge Vega together (left). It's downright hilarious - and although it's almost always over in seconds, good times are nigh-on guaranteed.
OK. SF Zero's graphical style may be a bit bland and there really aren't that many characters on offer; but it is definitely a more nitty-gritty game than its sequels, that keeps a lot of long-term appeal thanks to its smooth-as-silk chain combo system.

 

 
 
 

Art Gallery 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ryu
リュウ
 
Sodom
ソドム
 
Chun-Li
春麗
 
Nash
ナッシュ
 
Adon
アドン
 
Dan Hibiki
ダン (火引 弾)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ken
ケン
 
Guy
ガイ
 
Rose
ローズ
 
Birdie
バーディー
 
Sagat
サガット
 
Vega
ベガ
 
Gouki
豪鬼
 

Art Gallery 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ryu
リュウ
 
Sodom
ソドム
 
Chun-Li
春麗
 
Nash
ナッシュ
 
Adon
アドン
 
Dan Hibiki
ダン (火引 弾)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ken
ケン
 
Guy
ガイ
 
Rose
ローズ
 
Birdie
バーディー
 
Sagat
サガット
 
Vega
ベガ
 
Gouki
豪鬼
 


 
Super Street Fighter Zero Arcade Game Track
スーパーストリートファイターZERO アーケード ゲームトラック
SOUNDTRACK
DETAILS
Format Audio CD
Released 21 Aug 1995
Publisher Sony Records
Product ID SRCL-3297
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
£8 - €12 - $16
STATUS
-

Complete original soundtrack for the arcade release, featuring 'Stage' and 'Ending' tracks for every character, 'Voice', 'S.E.' and 'Announce' collections.

CD case, 38-track audio CD, 16-page monochrome booklet, spine card.


Street Fighter Zero Arcade Game Hisshō Hō Special
ストリートファイターZERO アーケードゲーム必勝法スペシャル
GUIDE BOOK
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 10 Oct 1995
Publisher Keibunsha
Product ID ISBN4-7669-2352-9
Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.9 (B6)
Weight (kg) 0.20
PRICE
£4 - €6 - $8
STATUS
-

Pocket-sized 'Winning Technique Special' guide for the arcade version.
Features a complete game system analysis followed by colourful profiles, and extensive in-depth illustrated move lists for all 13 characters.

112 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero
ストリートファイターZERO
GAMEST MOOK Vol.16
DETAILS
Format Magazine / Book
Released 13 Oct 1995
Publisher Shinseisha
Product ID GMC-16
Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1 (AB)
Weight (kg) 0.54
PRICE
£15 - €22.50 - $30
STATUS
-

As always, the Gamest Mook is the companion of choice: character profiles, illustrated move lists with damage ratios, versus CPU strategies, concept designs, goods, fan art, ending gallery and a giant B2-sized poster. Brilliant.

216 pages, 120 in colour, Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero
ストリートファイターZERO
PLAYSTATION
DETAILS
Format PlayStation
Released 29 Dec 1995
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPS-00176
Size (cm) 14.2 x 13 x 1.7
Weight (kg) 0.16
PRICE
£8 - €12 - $16
STATUS
-

The PlayStation version of SF Zero is nothing short of superb - some say it even tops the SS port. Surprising, considering how weak the PS can often be with 2D games.
Interestingly, it also features a short preview movie for the then-upcoming Biohazard (1996).

PSone case, PlayStation CD-Rom, 28-page colour manual, spine card.


Street Fighter Zero
ストリートファイターZERO
SEGA SATURN
DETAILS
Format Sega Saturn
Released 26 Jan 1996
Publisher Capcom
Product ID T-1206G
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
£4 - €6 - $8
STATUS
-

Arriving a month after the PS version, the Sega Saturn port is a perfect, flawless and blow-for-blow copy of the arcade.
This is what the Saturn was made for - and excels at. It's also bargain-basement cheap - go for it!

CD case, Saturn CD-Rom, 28-page colour manual, spine card.


Street Fighter Zero (1) Nakahira Masahiko
ストリートファイターZERO [1] 中平正彦
GAMEST COMICS 006
DETAILS
Format Manga
Released 10 Feb 1996
Publisher Shinseisha
Product ID 006
Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1 (B6)
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
£5 - €7.50 - $10
STATUS
-

Part one of Masahiko Nakahira's excellent SF Zero manga, as published in the pages of Gamest magazine. One of the finest tie-in game mangas ever devised. Part one in a set of two Gamest Comics releases.

B&W, in Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero Perfect Guide
ストリートファイターZERO パーフェクトガイド
GAMEST MOOK EX SERIES Vol.2
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 25 Feb 1996
Publisher Shinseisha
Product ID GMC-24
Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5)
Weight (kg) 0.31
PRICE
£6 - €9 - $12
STATUS
-

Polished and meticulous 'EX Series' Gamest Mook dedicated to the PS and SS home versions.
Features 'Game System', 'Secret Command', 'Combo' and 'Vs CPU' sections, followed by 10-page profiles & move lists for all 13 characters.

176 pages, 160 in colour, Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero PlayStation Hisshō Hō Special
ストリートファイターZERO プレイステーション必勝法スペシャル
GUIDE BOOK for PLAYSTATION
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 1 Mar 1996
Publisher Keibunsha
Product ID ISBN4-7669-2418-5
Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5)
Weight (kg) 0.30
PRICE
£4 - €6 - $8
STATUS
-

Complementary 'Winning Technique Special' guide book for the PlayStation port .Profiles, move lists, combos... it's all here.
A surprisingly good guide this, perfectly suited to any version: all of the moves and combos are all listed with 'P' and 'K' symbols.

128 pages, 112 in colour, Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero The Complete 2 Combo Master
ストリートファイターゼロ ザ・コンプリート2 コンボマスター
HAOH GAME SPECIAL 50
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 20 Apr 1996
Publisher Kodansha
Product ID ISBN4-06-3292509
Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.8 (A5)
Weight (kg) 0.14
PRICE
£5 - €7.50 - $10
STATUS
-

An interesting little book this: it covers both the PS and SS ports; listing features, options and cheats for both versions, along with a clear and well illustrated selection of combos for every character.

82 pages, full colour, Japanese.


Street Fighter Zero (2) Nakahira Masahiko
ストリートファイターZERO [2] 中平正彦
GAMEST COMICS 008
DETAILS
Format Manga
Released 25 Aug 1996
Publisher Shinseisha
Product ID 008
Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1 (B6)
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
£5 - €7.50 - $10
STATUS
-

Part 2 (of 2) of Masahiko Nakahira's brilliant Gamest Comics SF Zero manga.
If you are even vaguely into SF, give this a try: it is one of the best tributes you'll ever come across.

B&W, in Japanese.


Street Fighter Alpha
ストリートファイター アルファ
GAME BOY COLOR
DETAILS
Format Game Boy Color
Released 30 Mar 2001
Publisher Capcom
Product ID CGB-BFZJ-JPN
Size (cm) 12 x 9.5 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.08
PRICE
£12 - €18 - $24
STATUS
-

Virgin Interactive are at the helm of this brave and somewhat foolish attempt at converting SF Zero for Game Boy Color - with predictably laughable results.
Still, it's a relatively sought-after collectible, that keeps the Western 'Alpha' name for some reason.

Large GB packaging, 8MBit cartridge, colour booklet.


Street Fighter Zero Fighter's Generation
ストリートファイターゼロ ファイターズ ジェネレーション

PLAYSTATION 2
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 19 May 2006
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPS-66409
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
£20 - €30 - $40
STATUS
-

Superb Street Fighter compilation that brings together the entire 'Zero' series on one PS2 disc:
- Street Fighter Zero (1995)
- Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
- Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
- Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
- Pocket Fighter (1997)
All 5 games are presented with menus, options, sound tests, and more. The definitive package!

Standard PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-Rom, colour booklet.


Street Fighter Zero Fighter's Generation [Best Price]
ストリートファイターゼロ ファイターズ ジェネレーション [Best Price]
PLAYSTATION 2
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 15 Nov 2007
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPM-66854
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
£18 - €27 - $36
STATUS
-

'Best Price' label re-release of the PS2 Street Fighter 'Zero' compilation.
Features:
- Street Fighter Zero (1995)
- Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
- Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
- Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
- Pocket Fighter (1997)
Disc content remains identical.

Standard PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-Rom, colour booklet.


 

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