SET UP
Set up your Saturn game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the STREET FIGHTER ALPHA disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the Saturn game console. Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game. STREET FIGHTER ALPHA!
The champion awaits! The challenge has been made, and you've been cast into the battle with nothing but cunning and skill on your side. Win to survive... the ultimate prize in this tournament.
There is only one way to win: Knock your opponent's energy meter to smithereens. Use punches, kicks, skillful special attacks and Super Combos to become a decisive winner in the best of 3- or 5-round match.
You know you can do it. Now it's time to prove it to the Alpha Warriors!
GAME MODES
There are 3 modes of play and 2 setup modes for Street Fighter Alpha. Each match is a best-of-three round battle. After a battle, the win/loss screen appears. At the continue screen, press the START button before the time reaches zero in order to continue. To bypass the continue screen and end the game, press any button other than the START button.
To adjust your button configuration during gameplay, press the START button, then press A, B or C button. Use the Directional Button to highlight the function, then press the button you want to perform that function.
Refer to the descriptions below to determine which mode of play you want:
MODE SELECT
ARCADE MODE
This mode is the popular arcade mode, where you select a Street Fighter character and fight your way through 8 other computer-controlled opponents. It is a one-player game, but a second player can join in at any time. Press the START button on the opposite controller to join in. From the title screen, use the Directional Button to highlight this mode, then press the START button to select the mode. You will then see the character select screen. Use the Directional Button to highlight a character.
If you put the cursor on the "?" mark, the character's faces will keep changing randomly like a roulette. If you press a button, the roulette will stop and you will be able to use the character selected. If you're lucky, there may be some surprises revealed here.
When selecting a character, you may also change the color of your character depending on which button you press:
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Select Player One's color by pressing X, Y, Z or START.
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Select Player Two's color by pressing A, B or C.
This works as well for the random character selection described above.
If you have SPEED and AUTO set to FREE in the OPTION mode, you can then select GAME SPEED and set your game in MANUAL or AUTO mode. Use the Directional Button to highlight either NORMAL or TURBO for the speed of your game, then do the same for MANUAL or AUTO mode. Press START to select the option.
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MANUAL - You must perform all blocking functions, and Super Combos must be performed using the full instructions outlined in ALPHA WARRIORS.
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AUTO - Auto mode offers 2 features for players:
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Simple Command - You can execute Super Combos by simply pressing 2 buttons simultaneously. Press Light Punch and Light Kick simultaneously for Super Combo #1. Press Medium Punch and Medium Kick for Super Combo #2, and press Hard Punch and Hard Kick for Super Combo #3. If your character has only 2 Super Combos, #2 is executed even if you enter the command for #3. Only Level 1 Super Combos are available in AUTO mode.
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Auto Guard - Your character will block automatically unless you are attacking. The number of available auto guards is limited per round. After that, you will need to block manually. When the new round starts, the number of available auto guards resets.
V.S. MODE
V.S. MODE is the classic 2-player contest. Use the Directional Button to highlight this mode from the title screen and press START to select it.
You will then be presented with the character select screen. Select character, color, game speed and MANUAL/AUTO in the same manner as the ARCADE mode.
The screen displays the following elements:
TRAINING MODE
This mode allows you to study and practice special moves and combos. Your opponent will not block for the first hit, but will block for the following hit. Therefore you can easily determine if you can execute the combo successfully.
After a certain amount of time, the opponent will not block your attack. The Super Combo Level Gauge is fully charged, up to Level 3, and will be consumed as you execute Super Combos. It will re-charge after a certain amount of time.
At first, select your character and your opponent character. The Training Main Menu will then appear. You will see the following options. Use the Directional Button to highlight the option, and press START to select it:
Options include:
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SET UP: Change the configuration of your practice session.
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CHARACTER CHANGE: Change your character and your opponent character.
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OPTION: Change sound mode (stereo/monaural) and configure