Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack Play Online

Summary

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack expands the original roster to fourteen fighters, adding the hulking Hugo and the aristocratic Urien while finally giving Yang his own move set separate from Yun. Akuma returns as a hidden challenger and, for the first time, a computer‑controlled Shin Akuma lurks in the single‑player ladder, offering a tougher AI opponent. The update also brings a handful of fresh mechanics: EX Specials that consume a portion of the Super Art gauge, tech throws that let you escape a grapple, and personal actions—character‑specific taunts that grant small bonuses when timed right. Damage values were tweaked and a few new moves were introduced, while the Super Art gauge itself was rebalanced for smoother super‑combo execution. On the hardware side, 2nd Impact is the only CPS‑3 title to support widescreen, and the overall play speed feels a notch quicker, making the familiar “Parry the Ball” bonus round feel even snappier.

Storyline

In Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, the tournament scene expands as Hugo, a professional wrestler from Germany, searches for a strong tag‑team partner, often accompanied by his manager Poison. Meanwhile, Urien, the younger brother of Gill, plots to usurp his sibling’s leadership of their secret organization, wielding the ability to control electricity and metal. Hidden among the fighters, Akuma appears as a secret challenger, and the game even features a more powerful computer‑controlled version known as Shin Akuma.

Edited by Maya Carter