Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Link Combo Encyclopedia

EDIT
-----------
Here's a link to the song here, since so many of you asked about it:
www.megaupload.com/?d=0SZEG35Y
Credit & thanks to HelgenX for the info.
-----------
Link combo encyclopedia for Street Fighter III 3rd Strike. Composed by MoPreme and Kamui.
The point of the video is to give players an idea of which normal moves are *linkable* to which Super Arts. Some of you are mis-understanding the purpose of this video and have dismissed these combos as just "basic combos." That's not the point. These are "links" --a natural follow-up on the ending of one attack into another attack (right when the first move animation finishes), which counts as a combo. However, a "cancel" is when the first move animation hasn't been finished yet and is immediately canceled into another move. So therefore LINKS are not the same as CANCELS. Hard to explain to beginners, but for the veteran SF3 players, they should know what I mean. Regardless, I hope you all enjoy the video!
www.combovideos.com

[@Sakaki98]

Please take this into account viewers, many of these attacks are meatied, used against crouching opponents or both. Meatying an attack entails using it early in order to hit an opponent with a later active frame, leaving less of said active frames to go through before entering recovery and thus increasing frame advantage. Crouching opponents who are hit have a longer hit stun for almost every normal and non-knockdown special move in the game. Another thing to consider is the hurt boxes of each character. For example, Ibuki's link from EX dp works well on Hugo because he's so tall. And Ken's ex tatsu link into sa3 only works because Elena's low hurt box has her going under the front side of the last tatsu kick, resulting in her getting hit by the last part of the rotation(which would normally be just part of the recovery and thus make it impossible to land this link on anyone getting hit in the usual manner) and thus giving ken less recovery frames to go through before using his Jinraikyaku. Given this information, you must not only make sure that the character fits the bill in some situations, but you also have to set these links up with a knockdown or reset, and THEN make sure that your opponent wakeup with guess-downparry or some crouching wakeup move. These are the prerequisites for utilizing many of the links shown in practical matches. Even if some are possible without, landing crouching hits will more often than not give you more time to react and thus confirm you've landed the hit before wasting meter, which, is ultimately the purpose of linking attacks into super in the first place. Hopefully this helps newer players who don't study frame data, hit/hurtboxes, or the meaty concept understand why they couldn't pull these links off in either training mode or a real fight.

[@darkfeeels]

julian12465 watching this in 2018. Thank you for showing these links!

[@thisnameisboring6005]

You talk too much

[@Rationalific]

That's simply incredible. All of it is amazing, but that part at the very end with Ryu, being able to charge up to to an EX move which was then able to help you get the KO at the end... Wow!

[@chippolo]

maybe its me, but i, instead, prefer this 2d graphics on this genre of game than the 3d high detailed new one.

[@BunniesFromHeck]

Extremely well edited, and DEFINITELY helps in knowing what I can link with a character! I learned a whole bunch of stuff that I never thought would work here.

[@gamegeezer6665]

Ah, this was quite an extensive video, truly enjoyed it. Urien was a monster as well as necro at some points. I'll have to favorite this one. Good post.

[@RuroZero]

Wow. Those combos with Ryu are amazing! I'd never have thought of combing all those moves for Ryu! I'll be sure to try those out one day!

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

The content is a little clinical--no jaw-dropping, big-purse tournament turnabouts--but it's got *really* well-chosen music. Thanks for this.

[@BufferUnderrun]

Hey strider2k2, although I never played a Street Fighter game the way you explained the difference between cancels and combos is absolutely plausible to me.

[@bigmatt8869]

wow that urien corner combo was awesome. and i didn't know about a ton of these links. cool.

[@naveofqueenxiii]

Your video is awesome. Great post!

[@helgenx]

The song is called Rabbit in the Moon - Deeper, trust me, you can google it or find it on soulseek. There are two versions, both of which are good so get them both.

[@d1andonlytruedman]

took me a long time to realize this but the shoryuken type moves that combo from a throw were all done on dudly and now that i checked myself its true, so many wasted supers trying to combo a shin shoryuken on ken after a throw =P great video helped me out alot with my super arts since most were blocked since they werent comboes in first

[@indy00]

Nice combos there, good cancels and stuff. This vid will definately help those who are new grasp how you're supposed to play. Oh and the reason alot of the old characters aren't in there is because Capcom wanted to have a new cast of characters, hence Street Fighter 3 New Generation. Even Ryu and Ken weren't supposed to be in, but they decided to include them due to their popularity.

[@StarSaber7]

Cool video, cool song, nicely done.

[@Strider-Ragnarok]

those combos takes such precision to do is hard as hell

[@ixzeroxi]

for everyone looking for the songs: from what i understand so far they are both part of a live set by rabbit on the moon. the set is called "live @ 3"

[@markola]

nicely done! you just upped my game :D

[@helgenx]

The song is Rabbit in the Moon - Deeper (Remix)

[@Phalystrix]

First song is the full track of Deeper by Rabbit In The Moon. The second song of theirs is Floori.D.A

[@RakuraiMedia]

This is a video that shows you how it's possible to link certain combos and super arts from particular moves on specific character situations ... on reaction. Learning these links will save you the embarrassment of landing a combo that gets blocked, only to get reversal super'd in the face.

[@SpoonOfHawaii]

that very last combo with ryu was sick

[@strider2k2]

Cancels occur when you interrupt the normal move (at any time of that animation) within a fairly generous timeframe. Links are much more strict. You have to *wait until the move animation is just about to end* before you are can input the command for the next move. Any earlier or later and it won't come out. Timing is strict. In this game, you can link certain normals to supers.

[@TrevWilliams91]

This video is amazing I have a few videos of me actually fighting ppl but this is amazing some I can do but not others

[@xttocx]

awesome mate, cheers.

[@a1kh3m15t031]

Chun Li is a beast!!!, sick vid

[@Anaris84]

Nice. Gouki and Elena had the most interesting one's I never knew of. =]

[@NathanRW]

Guys...seriously, it's a game. If you like it, you like it, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Stop with the petty arguments about it's value, and just enjoy it, or don't. Peace!

[@krlspvp]

this is awesome :)

[@chaosgreyblood]

Very cool combos. I think I have a better grasp at them. Thanks! How's a favorite sound for you? :3

[@strider2k2]

The (American) PS2 version of "Street Fighter Anniversary Collection" has both SF3:3rd Strike and Hyper SF2 - Anniversary Edition bundled together on it. In Japan, both games were released separately. In Europe, the PS2 Anniversary Collection only has Hyper SF2, whereas the European Xbox version of Anniversary Collection has both games. -_-' I like the PS2 version because it is near arcade perfect (the Xbox version is a close 2nd). The Dreamcast version is not arcade perfect unfortunately. :(

[@vidfreak727]

on that last makoto combo, when do you cancel into the super after that dashing punch special? the super never works well for me (or it won't come out at all).

[@android361]

Best street fighter ever ,me and my friend played this bad boy back in the days.

[@KusogeMan]

im amazed how ryu and ken are always top of the crop in all games...

[@NGboo]

Even though I prefer chain combos, as in Darkstalkers, these combos are freakin' awesome. Five stars from me! I wonder what you got in your fingers, man, being able to do some of those... :)

[@Tupp]

It's cool. I was just asking cause this is some pretty cool stuff and I've seen vids where the system direction was altered.

[@vidfreak727]

which version of that QCF+P move do you use for Makoto to cancel into her first super?

[@Jaddahakarie]

Nice music, intense moves, great players....teh works!

[@stauggion]

Man, Ryu's style is probably the simplest but strong as hell and the most BADDASS!

[@uruguaymarin]

Nice 😊 combo video street fighter is amazing 🤩

[@Douche85]

Ok stuff, Thanks for posting this vid

[@roronora]

It feels good to be among Street Fighter fans.

[@invisableLiquid]

what is the name of the song that starts at 639 it sounds like Floori.d.a. by rabbit in the moon but its a different remix that i cant find anywhere. and the megaupload link is broken!!

[@slambat298]

I'm curious what order the characters are in. At first I thought "tier list order" but Yun below Ken/Makoto would be odd even early on and then Ibuki definitely wasn't fourth at any point in the lifespan, so now I'm kinda just confused.

[@Anthony-gc7el]

Has anyone still got the full remix set? Been looking for the MP3 for a while. Cheers!

[@purelh]

damn i usto love playing this in the arcade when it came out havent played it over 10 yrs wish they would put it on xbox live

[@Adularescence]

Just had a think about whether or not it's worth learning & practising links - would one major advantage over say.. a c.mp xx sa be that if you were to do the same cr.mp [link] sa it might be a bit more hit confirmable? (Assuming a character could do either). Also links can be a lot more difficult to do consistently esp. under pressure, what are the main advantages of links over cancels?

[@komot]

chun li, and ryu have some combo's there that i have never seen, gj. i hope you can invent some good duddly ones, looking to get better with that man.

[@justcallmevinny]

depends on the postition you hold the joystick, hold back and throw you get his rolling throw, hold forward you get the judo throw, neutral position you get the knee strike

[@djFrog11]

awesome video! i remember playing this years ago and using necro.. he reminds me of ashuma gorath from mvc2/marvel vs street fighter

[@sonicspeediscrazy]

Sorry if this is a n00b question..but how do you short hop? I saw it lead into some nice combos.

[@smor.synchros]

Well explained description but I could already tell when I saw the first couple of clips don't know why people can't understand that.

[@ricardomilos5893]

"A "link" is when one attack finishes completely before the combo continues. It is not a new term, and it doesn't work the way other combo types do." Quoted from the other guy. Basically cancel means a new attack is done before the last one has finished.

[@BigTings84]

Great Soundtrack!!

[@leeemo]

That was an insane Ibuki combo on Hugo.

[@Stikku]

I cant seem to be able to connect Sean's shoryucannon on downed opponent after throwing them. Is there only a split second 1 frame opening and do i need to practice, or what?

[@DMCxy]

Can ask u what recorder did u use?

[@maxiignacio]

hello strider2k2, I wanted to ask how do you do ken and ryu the Shoryuken (bolador fist) and the super power of the Shoryuken and the shock of fast? Gouki as you do in the 3:40 minute super power? It would help me

[@shinobi1014]

may i ask how you get your gameplay recorded? i would liek to get my stuff to not look so crappy LOL i used my IPOD and it came out so bad LOL

[@hayday12]

wait. So you do a ex special and cancel into a Super Arts? and that allows you to hit them while they are on the ground?

[@High.Vibe.Living]

hm so what is a cancel, is it like feinting, like you punch put it doesnt actually punch because u go straight into another move?

[@kenhlubhnub2023]

thanks for the tips

[@tjcoops]

Awesome vid. What's the name of the first song?

[@blvk3]

this trick is also use w/ chun-li's close HK cancel into SA2, close HK(the knee) cannot cancel into super normally, but it can cancel into a super jump, so you first cancel into a super jump, then quickly cancel into the super. i am an experienced player, and i can ensure all of this vid is valid. i have also answered some other ppl's queations, you may want to check them out before trying to be a smartass

[@FolkenSamaEcuador]

Awesome

[@italomateus13]

man you are realy good

[@freewilliam93]

im lucky and a few years ago played mopreme on his cps3 at arcade ufo, hed troll me with his yun. XD

[@SoloKrypton]

Whoever did all these has fingers of gold O.O

[@smashbro5]

In the Ken part, how did he throw and then use his super art while the guy was still on the ground???

[@lumiere707]

the urien combo @ 4:01 is fucking monstrous!

[@Tupp]

hey, you didn't alter any of the system direction for this vid did you?

[@Elexstehr]

Closes I could guess for the 6:43 track is the "FLooRI D A Rabbit In The Moon Handled Without Care Mix"

[@supermantahoo]

@guergy what game you talking about?

[@RavenXGhost]

What is the name of the first song? It's fantastic.

[@Way_Of_The_Light]

hey did u find the name of the second song?

[@azmhyr]

this is the home version of SF3 right? because I dont know how to do the Shun goku satsu in the arcade version

[@ReflectionEternal2]

Nice way to read the description. He clearly said they were NOT flashy combos but simply a guide for LINKS. Rather than me wasting time explaining what he meant, you can read the description on the side to avoid looking like a jackass in the future.

[@BianicEpicVideos]

2:06 how did Ken throw into a super? Did Dudley quick rise or did this attack land while he was on the ground?

[@MacAves]

It’s an OTG (Off The Ground). Dudley can quickstand this setup to escape the super, but this works for all Shoto shoryuken-type supers.

[@fullgore202]

Did you got the music track ??

[@lilaznboy90]

how do you do that kick at 8:08 with Ryu??

[@cursedvanity]

@MrMcConnon abnormal? or different than yours?

[@KyngShadow]

which of the SF III is the better one.... new generation 2nd impact or third strike?

[@shotgunIce41]

nice vid..whats the name of the song?

[@xDanyManx]

i find it very hard to do like a simple combo like low medium kick to the shinshoryuken with Ryu on a joystick :/ any tips? i´d appreciate it :D

[@yukmouth23jayrich23]

Ken is unbelievable in this version hope they dont change to much with the release coming out soon.

[@nadiyahak]

what's the name of the music playing in the background?

[@GarredHATES]

last combo was the best. to me Arc system works make the best fighing games but they could never make a game thats as good and fun to play as this.

[@disembark]

not all of these combos work in the ps2 version. What version is this from?

[@Chrismario880]

The first music is so beautiful. Who is the artist for this music?

[@KJoker]

nice linking of moves...any video for sf4 links? ;)

[@raxzar]

How to stend up quickly in 3rd strike when you are on the floor?

[@jjdabaddes]

how do i do akumas special? the one where he rushes at you

[@pootnannies]

nice overall. you sure gave makoto and oro the short end of the stick though

[@ViewtifulxXxMatt]

im happy for you

[@shiken]

you cancel the punch as in as soon as the punch connects, your character is already starting the next move. example, ken: ground mid kick -> hadouken (canceled) -> super art 3 as soon as the mid kick hits, immediately follow up with a hadouken, and as soon the hadouken is out, use the super art 3. the hadouken just barely out when the super art already starts, therefore it being canceled.

[@Badbro95]

Does anyone know why gouki's name was changed to Akuma in sf4? or is it different characters with the exact same abilities and appearance?.

[@neverhoodyn]

It's going to be alot of fun kicking some newbie ass on sf 4 on xbl.

[@layarteBdnAevoL]

@Badbro95 Gouki's his name in Japan. Akuma is his name in America. They made him Akuma in America because they didn't think Gouki sounded "bad ass" enough for Americans.

[@Volgarath]

good man

[@Injectelo]

Is this out on consoles or arcade exclusive? Any better street fighter games out there? Thx

[@PsyDin_]

Urien's moves are awesome. Full Screen unblockables=best move in the game.