# Street Fighter Alpha 2 - A Refined Arcade Fighting Masterpiece Street Fighter Alpha 2, known as *Street Fighter Zero 2* in Japan and Asia, is a 1996 fighting game developed and published by Capcom for arcades using CP System II hardware. A sequel to *Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams*, it expands the prequel storyline set between *Street Fighter* and *Street Fighter II*. Featuring 18 playable characters—returning fighters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Akuma, plus newcomers like Sakura, Rolento, Gen, and Dhalsim—it refines the Alpha series with enhanced mechanics, including Custom Combos. Ported to SNES, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn in 1996, and later included in *Street Fighter Alpha Anthology* (PS2, 2006) and *Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection* (2018, PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC), it’s a fan-favorite for its polished gameplay and vibrant anime-style visuals. ## Why Play Street Fighter Alpha 2? Street Fighter Alpha 2 elevates its predecessor with a larger roster and improved mechanics, offering fast-paced 2D combat. The Custom Combo system lets players chain attacks with a full Super Combo gauge, while Alpha Counters and three-level Super Combos deepen strategy. New characters like Sakura (with her schoolgirl-inspired moves) and Rolento (from *Final Fight*) add variety. Its colorful sprites, dynamic soundtrack, and balanced gameplay make it a must-play for retro ROM fans and competitive players, though its technical depth can be demanding for beginners. ## Game Features - Play as 18 characters (13 returning, 5 new: Sakura, Rolento, Gen, Dhalsim, Zangief; plus hidden fighters like Shin Akuma) - Master Custom Combos, Alpha Counters, and three-level Super Combo gauges - Battle in Arcade, Versus, Survival, and Training modes with vivid stages - Execute iconic moves like Ryu’s Shinku Hadoken and Sakura’s Shouoken - Experience authentic arcade gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection* ## Play Street Fighter Alpha 2 Online Step into the arena today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *Street Fighter Alpha 2* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using MAME emulators. Alternatively, enjoy it in *Street Fighter Alpha Anthology* (PS2) or *Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection* (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) with rollback netcode for online play. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and classic fighting games! Note: For emulation, use MAME for arcade accuracy or Duckstation for PS1/SNES versions. Join players worldwide and enjoy *Street Fighter Alpha 2* on Classic Joy Games or modern collections. Start your fight now and see why this game is a cornerstone of the *Street Fighter* legacy!