Street Fighter Alpha 2 , another addition to the classic fighting series, builds upon the foundations laid down by its predecessor. New characters join the fray, including Gen, a wise kung-fu master, Rolento from Final Fight, and Sakura, a young school girl who shares Ryu's moveset.
The gameplay also sees significant changes with the removal of chain-combos and the introduction of a custom combo system. By reaching level 1, players can create their own combos using any of the six buttons or special attacks, adding a new layer of strategy to the game.