Review · Fighting · PSP · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PSP · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2011
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.74 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Street Fighter Alpha 3 offers a robust single-player fighting experience that hones cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reaction time. Players must adapt to diverse character matchups and fighting styles, fostering critical thinking and memory. The precise controls also significantly develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
As a classic fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 3 presents minimal risks. Its single-player nature eliminates social risks like competitive toxicity or stranger interaction. Monetization risks are non-existent due to its one-time purchase model. Content risks are limited to stylized violence, typical for the fighting genre, and some potentially suggestive character designs, but it lacks strong language or explicit sexual content.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.