'''Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold''' is the American name for the console conversion of the game which Capcom released in the arcades of Japan called ''Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha''. SFA2G is an enhanced version of [[Street Fighter Alpha 2]] just as [[Street Fighter II Champion Edition|Champion Edition]] and [[Street Fighter II Turbo|Turbo]] were enhanced versions of the original [[Street Fighter II]]. It contains several tweaks to the SFA2 gameplay engine and introduces new secret EX characters. Outside of Japan, SFA2G was included the [[Street Fighter Collection]] compilation.
'''Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold''' is the American name for the console conversion of the game which Capcom released in the arcades of Japan called ''Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha''. SFA2G is an enhancement to SFA2 just as [[Street Fighter II Champion Edition|Champion Edition]] and [[Street Fighter II Turbo|Turbo]] were an enhancement to the original [[Street Fighter II]]. It contains several tweaks to the SFA2 gameplay engine and introduces new secret EX characters. Outside of Japan, SFA2G was included the [[Street Fighter Collection]] compilation.
The list of changes from [[Street Fighter Alpha 2]] include:
The list of changes from SFA2 are as follows:
* Alpha Counters now take 1.5 super meter bars instead of 1
* Alpha Counters now take 1.5 super meter bars instead of 1
* Six characters gained one additional move (indicated in the [[Move Lists/Capcom/SFA2|move list]])
* Six characters gained one additional move (indicated in the move lists below)
* New game modes: Dramatic Battle, Survival Mode, and Shin Gouki Mode
* New game modes: Dramatic Battle, Survival Mode, and Shin Gouki Mode
* The Custom Combo command has changed from 2P+1K/2+1P to HP + HK
* The Custom Combo command has changed from 2P+1K/2+1P to HP + HK
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* A new Sidearms win icon when you win by using a Taunt.
* A new Sidearms win icon when you win by using a Taunt.
The Saturn conversion also contains a secret character that was not available in the arcade. The character is Cammy, as depicted in [[X-Men vs. Street Fighter]]. She is only available in Versus and Training mode and must be unlocked (see below).
The Saturn and PlayStation conversions also contain a secret character that was not available in the arcade. The character is Cammy, as depicted in [[X-Men vs. Street Fighter]]. She is only available in Versus and Training modes in the Saturn conversion, while in the PSX version she is only available in Versus, and must be unlocked (see the [[Street Fighter Alpha/Secrets|secrets page]]).
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File:SFZ2A PS1 box.jpg|PlayStation box
File:SFZ2A Saturn box.jpg|Saturn box
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==EX characters==
==EX characters==
To select the following EX characters, highlight that character's portrait and follow the instructions in this table:
To select the following EX characters, highlight that character's portrait and follow the instructions in this table:
Highlight Sakura and tap Start five times. Now when you select Sakura, each button will assign Sakura an alternate color scheme from the usual selection.
==Character Select==
===Dramatic mode (Arcade only)===
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Press and hold all three kicks, then press Start after inserting a credit. Dramatic battle pits you and a partner against Adon, Sagat, M. Bison, and Shin Akuma. You have an unlimited Super Meter, and you and your partner share a single life bar.
Press and hold all three punched, then press Start after inserting a credit. Survival mode pits you against all eighteen characters. Your health meter carries over from the previous fight, but you earn a little back after each fight depending on your performance.
To fight against Shin Akuma, player one must choose the [[Image:Arcade-Button-Lpunch.png]] color while player two must choose the [[Image:Arcade-Button-Lkick.png]] color. You must fight to the boss stage without losing a round. You must win with at least three perfect victories, and you must with at least five Super Move finishes or Custom Combo finishes.
Press and hold [[Image:Arcade-Button-Mpunch.png]] and [[Image:Arcade-Button-Mkick.png]], then press Start after inserting a credit. The character select screen will turn blue. The game will end whether you beat Shin Akuma or not.
Start the game in arcade mode and choose M. Bison. Play until you obtain the high score. As the first entry on the high score chart, enter CAM as your initials. Cammy will be unlocked in Versus Mode and Training Mode. In one of these modes, highlight M. Bison and press Start until you see Cammy's portrait.
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold is the American name for the console conversion of the game which Capcom released in the arcades of Japan called Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha. SFA2G is an enhanced version of Street Fighter Alpha 2 just as Champion Edition and Turbo were enhanced versions of the original Street Fighter II. It contains several tweaks to the SFA2 gameplay engine and introduces new secret EX characters. Outside of Japan, SFA2G was included the Street Fighter Collection compilation.
Alpha Counters now take 1.5 super meter bars instead of 1
Six characters gained one additional move (indicated in the move lists below)
New game modes: Dramatic Battle, Survival Mode, and Shin Gouki Mode
The Custom Combo command has changed from 2P+1K/2+1P to HP + HK
Outfit colors are chosen by any P/K button and not combinations
Even more EX characters than before (listed below)
A new Sidearms win icon when you win by using a Taunt.
The Saturn and PlayStation conversions also contain a secret character that was not available in the arcade. The character is Cammy, as depicted in X-Men vs. Street Fighter. She is only available in Versus and Training modes in the Saturn conversion, while in the PSX version she is only available in Versus, and must be unlocked (see the secrets page).
