It’s accurate to fighting Ryu in this game. Even though he’s a mid tier in this game he can still pose a threat to other characters. Especially if he’s using his nuke DP super art and you make a crucial mistake
The theme just sounds like he's on the brink of perfection. The peak of martial arts. Where every movement and second is excellence from him. Who knows how strong he actually is in 3rd strike, or at least I don't. I like to imagine he surpassed everyone tho that probably isn't true.
For me personally this is the definitive Ryu theme - it embodies the true martial spirit. Focus, discipline and slow progression through repetition. The indomitable spirit of the Zen practitioner - Often my own training music! Was never a fan of the his 'heroic' original music - this truly expresses his personality.
You described it very well here, and I have to agree. I feel like the first phase represents the wisdom and mysticism of his character, how Ryu uses martial arts as a way to find his true purpose and meaning in life. And then, the second phase comes in, representing how Ryu is also a total badass and experienced, incredibly skilled warrior. It's great.
@@aesir1ases64 Musically, the first theme sounds like a jingle. The very simple melodies of SF2 are far too juvenile and repetitive to be a good for a fighting game. The Third Strike music's emphasis on rhythm and flow is way better for getting into the groove.
I love the darker feeling Third Strike has over the other SF games. 4 and 5 are a bit too cartoony. I always got this apocalyptic feeling from Third Strike that I wish they'd bring back. This Ryu theme in contrast to his regular one just proves my point
@Rasuke11 look at your comment. Then look at mine. You getting angry over my opinion shows your stupidity more than anything else. Get a life. It's just a game idiot.
yeah, I kind of got an apocalyptic and cyberpunk kind of vibe, especially with characters like Remy, twelve, Q and stages like that club scene one. overall my favorite Street fighter
In my MUGEN roster, I have Ryu to randomly be chosen as a sub-boss during the Arcade Mode. Originally I had used his SF2 theme, but after listening to this one I found it much more fitting both for Ryu as a character and as a boss character. (Though me accidentally using his SF3 stage unknowingly didn’t help)
Actually, I'd dare and say this is the best Ryu theme for me. The intro goes smoothly, with Japanese flavor in the instruments. Calm, just as the first round of a fight would be. As the tune switches to the second round, there in an upbeat, still maintaning the calm and focused aspect of the song. By the third round the music fully develops to a perfect tune for a real and equal match!
Okay, past would have said, “OMG you like this trash and not sf2 ryu theme you need to educated!” But now I love this theme, I think a lot of people know sf2 more than 3rd Strike so when people hear this they are confused but yeah I love this theme
Ahh, the stoic look. It reminds me of a philosopher and a monk in mediation looking for internal peace as Siddtharta Gautama did in the 5th century B.C. . . It also reminds me of how a martial artist dedicates himself to his training and to find spiritual guidance within the fist and palm and through practice and desire to get stronger from experience and criticism.
I actually thought Ryu to be the most boring of the cast, he's was very blend to me when growing up. I always played Guile or Chun Li in SF2, fell in love with Ken and Alex in SF3, and in SFV I play Guile, Poison and Juri. He's cool tho
They did use this theme in SF5. In the last fight of the story mode: A Shadow Falls. The song playing in the background between Ryu and Ken is actually a mixture of Ryu’s classic theme and his 3rd strike theme
One of the things that street fighter forgot is that the game is literally about fighters that go around the world fighting in the streets, and street fighter III 3rd Strike manages to give that dark feel of the streets
If we think about how SF3 takes place after SFV, then this feels like a fitting theme for Ryu here. The past themes felt like they represent Ryu's perilous and tough journey of overcoming the Satsui no Hado, the inner demon within him. The SF6 theme represents the victory and celebration of conquering the Satsui no Hado while this theme represents how Ryu is now at peace knowing that the biggest obstacle of his path to strength is finally gone. But the Round 2 version of this song shows that even though he has overcome the inner demon within him, that part is only the beginning. Although the Satsui No Hado no longer haunts him anymore, he still remains steadfast on the journey to great, pure strength. And even when he thinks he has achieved his goal, he will still always push forward with every fight and battle to become the greatest warrior ever. Not for fame and glory, but for pride and honour as a fighter. A Street Fighter.
first assessment is right on. but the sf6 conclusion falls apart if you actually played SF3 2nd impact where akuma calls out ryu being free of satsui. in fact being angry at ryu for letting it go completely. in fact already on his way to becoming a master. it started here. not in sf6. in sf3 there is no evil ryu. just ryu pure and free. while the bank heist movie sf6 theme represents ryu going to the clubs. or gettin ready to rob a bank. lmaoo. 😆😔 thanks capcom. appreciate it!!
Ryu is the epitome of what a man can become when he reach the levels of perfection , calm confident explosive methodic, all that depending on the situation.
I like the tempo of it, I play safe and slow while the song is calm and widdle the opponent down with kicks and haudokens but when it picks up I rush in and go for it
"To try something new is to explore your true potential." "A defeat learned from is more important than an empty victory." "It's better to conquer a hardship than to conquer nothing at all." "Every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are." Every win quote Ryu has in this game would make for an amazing tattoo or motivational poster. He's an incredibly wise character in this game as somebody who felled his inner demons and is focused only on self-improvement. I think Ryu serves as a perfect role model more than any other main character, and there are some damn good ones out there
I used to find Ryu's theme boring in third strike, especially compared to the absolute bangers that are the rest of the soundtrack for this game (Crowded Street, jazzy NYC'99, Beats in my Head, You Blow My Mind, Killing Moon.. you get the idea ) but listening now, the song is really good and matches Ryu's character perfectly
I swear, the hip hop driven and 90's rave inspired break beats on the 3rd strike soundtrack hit so hard it feels like you just got clocked by Ryu himself. I love it.
I don't know anyone who wasn't hyped when seeing Ryu hit Shin Shoryuken for the first in in SF3 (shit was like seeing a classic anime style gut punch). Like him or not, Ryu with his basic design and all just has a way of making players feel something throughout the series with every little thing that gets added to him even the donkey kick looks bad ass!!!
When I first played street fighter 3 new generation I picked ryu and then did his shin shoryuken and was hyped to see the camera zoom in and the power of the dragon punch. What did it for me was the resounding thud the computer would land with after they came crashing down in a heap.
It took me some time to actually sit down and listen to the entire soundtrack of this amazing game love ryu and without a doubt a very good theme but that’s just my opinion keep on fighting
This > sf 6 ryu theme. I really wish they remixed this theme for sf 6 instead. I do agree sf 2 ryu has been done a million times lets try something new but third strike has one.
@@blackout1524 how? this theme compared to the others is somewhat reserved but begins ramping up steadily with new elements placed within showing his resolve past overcoming his past while seeking out who he is and see's a brighter future of his outlook as a warrior. while before his Theme Rising Dragon was a great tone for his earlier far more emotional side as he grew stronger yet more susceptible to violence. and With Viator you see a mix of the younger energy of his past along with the rhythm and hopefulness of Kobu along with its own element to show that Ryu is full past the time of the Dark Hadou and is clearly in a far more happy state of being and then brings in other aspects of music between Japanese instrumentals and jazzy tunes.
i just wanna remind you that the reason why we got so many SF2 remixes was because SF has been basically remade multiple times now. There simply isn't a good reason why Kobu should just be remixed into SF6 because SF6 isn't SF3 it's a new game. trying to just repurpose Kobu is just going against what made Third strike such a classic, the fact that it's different.
La diferencia de los themas de sf2 a sf3 son que, los temas del sf2 eran cortantes o seguian de largo, pero los temas del sf3 son dinamicos y van en conjunto con los rounds, no digo que los temas de sf2 sean malos pero los temas del sf3 se sienten que van totalmente acoplados al escenario y pelea mientras que los otros estan ahi sonando hasta que se acabe la pelea o el round. y si Ryu best Theme Forever.
I feel like gis sf6 theme shouldve been more like this, it really shows his calmness and would be a good representation of him mastering the power of nothingness
I like this theme but man the arrange versions sound much better than the arcade versions and it’s pretty obvious that SF3 3rd strike was pushing the CPS3 hardware to its limit especially when the sound quality of SF3 2nd impact sounds better
![Makoto's Theme - Spunky [SF III.3]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rBwOR4G-Hdo/mqdefault.jpg)
"A defeat learned is more important than an empty victory".
Our legendary warrior RYU
We ALL should live by that way of life
I love how it starts out calm and gets more intense as the rounds progress.
literally every song except for the Circuit which becomes less intense and makes you feel like Hugo became calmer and focused on fighting more
@@macdonald715 I feel like it goes from angry to creepy because you realize the absolute threat that Hugo is to your bones
I love how dark this theme is compared to Ryu's standard theme, like everything's at stake and there's no room for error, each second counts...
It’s accurate to fighting Ryu in this game. Even though he’s a mid tier in this game he can still pose a threat to other characters. Especially if he’s using his nuke DP super art and you make a crucial mistake
Such a dope theme you both described it perfectly. This version of Ryu and this theme was too far ahead of it's time.
Now lets look at Alex's theme
Dark? No. Serious? HELL YEAH! and thats how Ryu Rolls my dudes
The theme just sounds like he's on the brink of perfection. The peak of martial arts. Where every movement and second is excellence from him. Who knows how strong he actually is in 3rd strike, or at least I don't. I like to imagine he surpassed everyone tho that probably isn't true.
DENJIN!
CHCHCHCHCHC
HADOKEN!!!
*DIZZY SOUND*
SHORYUKEN!!
KAY OH!!
UUUHHHHAAAA
For me personally this is the definitive Ryu theme - it embodies the true martial spirit. Focus, discipline and slow progression through repetition. The indomitable spirit of the Zen practitioner - Often my own training music! Was never a fan of the his 'heroic' original music - this truly expresses his personality.
AMB Animation Academy Good Fighter is my favourite Ryu theme from 2nd Impact. That track makes a big statement
You described it very well here, and I have to agree. I feel like the first phase represents the wisdom and mysticism of his character, how Ryu uses martial arts as a way to find his true purpose and meaning in life. And then, the second phase comes in, representing how Ryu is also a total badass and experienced, incredibly skilled warrior. It's great.
The first theme is far better
@@aesir1ases64 Musically, the first theme sounds like a jingle. The very simple melodies of SF2 are far too juvenile and repetitive to be a good for a fighting game. The Third Strike music's emphasis on rhythm and flow is way better for getting into the groove.
What is Your Rank/Level w/ Ryu In USFIV & SFV?
Honestly this is an underrated theme
No matter what Ryu will always want to become stronger and strive for the perfect FIGHT.
Mr. Hayabusa Ryu wants to become stronger so he can control the Satsui no Hado. After all he is the son of Akuma and the Dark Hado is in his vein
Светлоносец Херой Wrong, he isn't Akuma's son.
well In the animated movies you can see that he is Akuma's son
Светлоносец Херой Not cannon.
@@MrHayabusaSan yep
I love the darker feeling Third Strike has over the other SF games. 4 and 5 are a bit too cartoony. I always got this apocalyptic feeling from Third Strike that I wish they'd bring back. This Ryu theme in contrast to his regular one just proves my point
@Rasuke11 look at your comment. Then look at mine. You getting angry over my opinion shows your stupidity more than anything else. Get a life. It's just a game idiot.
yeah, I kind of got an apocalyptic and cyberpunk kind of vibe, especially with characters like Remy, twelve, Q and stages like that club scene one. overall my favorite Street fighter
The fact that it's currently the last one in the SF continuity makes the apocalyptic feeling even stronger tbh, I love this game
@Aaron9 why do you think a 3d artstyle is more mature than a 2d one by default??
No, seriously how did You get to that conclusion?
I actually prefer the more cartoony style of SF 4 myself, but I totally respect your opinion on 3.
this is probably the first and only time Ryu's theme has made him feel like a boss character in his own right
In my MUGEN roster, I have Ryu to randomly be chosen as a sub-boss during the Arcade Mode. Originally I had used his SF2 theme, but after listening to this one I found it much more fitting both for Ryu as a character and as a boss character.
(Though me accidentally using his SF3 stage unknowingly didn’t help)
Actually, I'd dare and say this is the best Ryu theme for me. The intro goes smoothly, with Japanese flavor in the instruments. Calm, just as the first round of a fight would be. As the tune switches to the second round, there in an upbeat, still maintaning the calm and focused aspect of the song. By the third round the music fully develops to a perfect tune for a real and equal match!
EX's theme is also pretty Ryuesque
Okay, past would have said, “OMG you like this trash and not sf2 ryu theme you need to educated!” But now I love this theme, I think a lot of people know sf2 more than 3rd Strike so when people hear this they are confused but yeah I love this theme
But it's too electronic. That is its main flaw. I think it could have been cooler with more natural sounds (flutes, strings, etc.) than those synths.
@@asamiyashin444 too electronic for you, but not for me, opinion is subjective and pointless arguing.
@@TheBloggme Don't forget that Ryu is a traditional martial artist. His stage is a castle. There is something called harmony.
At 1:30 hearing that drop and seeing a ryu start charging just scares me no matter what
Ahh, the stoic look. It reminds me of a philosopher and a monk in mediation looking for internal peace as Siddtharta Gautama did in the 5th century B.C. . . It also reminds me of how a martial artist dedicates himself to his training and to find spiritual guidance within the fist and palm and through practice and desire to get stronger from experience and criticism.
That was very philosophical.
1:35 Time to end this....
This is my favorite version of Ryu by a long shot, he was so cool in this game
people can have favorites in the SF series...
but deep down, they all love ryu.
tell me that's not true ;)
If you think about it... it's true.
ryu is the godfather
nope
Ryu is the main man.
I actually thought Ryu to be the most boring of the cast, he's was very blend to me when growing up. I always played Guile or Chun Li in SF2, fell in love with Ken and Alex in SF3, and in SFV I play Guile, Poison and Juri. He's cool tho
Best Ryu's theme
Here after Max's video. This is a banger!
Play SF3 3rd strike
@@o_oro-q1k I did on the PS2.
Which video from Max?
lmao how sad. but better late then never...
welcome to the world of SF III. 😁
They should have used this theme in SFV when he finally mastered mu-no-ken, becoming a master of his craft.
They did use this theme in SF5. In the last fight of the story mode: A Shadow Falls. The song playing in the background between Ryu and Ken is actually a mixture of Ryu’s classic theme and his 3rd strike theme
Am I the only one that just realized the theme of Birdie is similar to Kobu aka Ryu 3rd Strike theme?!?!
Without question one of the best fighting game themes of all time.
The Grandfather of Fighting Games
One of the things that street fighter forgot is that the game is literally about fighters that go around the world fighting in the streets, and street fighter III 3rd Strike manages to give that dark feel of the streets
If we think about how SF3 takes place after SFV, then this feels like a fitting theme for Ryu here. The past themes felt like they represent Ryu's perilous and tough journey of overcoming the Satsui no Hado, the inner demon within him. The SF6 theme represents the victory and celebration of conquering the Satsui no Hado while this theme represents how Ryu is now at peace knowing that the biggest obstacle of his path to strength is finally gone.
But the Round 2 version of this song shows that even though he has overcome the inner demon within him, that part is only the beginning. Although the Satsui No Hado no longer haunts him anymore, he still remains steadfast on the journey to great, pure strength. And even when he thinks he has achieved his goal, he will still always push forward with every fight and battle to become the greatest warrior ever. Not for fame and glory, but for pride and honour as a fighter. A Street Fighter.
first assessment is right on. but the sf6 conclusion falls apart if you actually played SF3 2nd impact where akuma calls out ryu being free of satsui. in fact being angry at ryu for letting it go completely. in fact already on his way to becoming a master. it started here. not in sf6. in sf3 there is no evil ryu. just ryu pure and free.
while the bank heist movie sf6 theme represents ryu going to the clubs. or gettin ready to rob a bank. lmaoo. 😆😔 thanks capcom. appreciate it!!
Hi this is ryu from streets!
@micah9074 SHOOSH.!!
😆😟
Ryu is the epitome of what a man can become when he reach the levels of perfection , calm confident explosive methodic, all that depending on the situation.
oh man some of the fights i've had to this theme, when the fighting intensifies with the music, truly a masterpiece!
I like the tempo of it, I play safe and slow while the song is calm and widdle the opponent down with kicks and haudokens but when it picks up I rush in and go for it
"To try something new is to explore your true potential."
"A defeat learned from is more important than an empty victory."
"It's better to conquer a hardship than to conquer nothing at all."
"Every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are."
Every win quote Ryu has in this game would make for an amazing tattoo or motivational poster. He's an incredibly wise character in this game as somebody who felled his inner demons and is focused only on self-improvement. I think Ryu serves as a perfect role model more than any other main character, and there are some damn good ones out there
0:00 hm very calming the-
1:35 HOOOOLY CRAP
I thought the second phase of the song sounded pike the end of the world
I have a feeling ill be playing this game forever even after sf 6 comes out. Its just the best one.
I like how it changes song genre's midway from traditional Japanese music to electronic trance
It's dark.. I love it.
I used to find Ryu's theme boring in third strike, especially compared to the absolute bangers that are the rest of the soundtrack for this game (Crowded Street, jazzy NYC'99, Beats in my Head, You Blow My Mind, Killing Moon.. you get the idea ) but listening now, the song is really good and matches Ryu's character perfectly
1:35 alright, time to get serious
Ryu actually looks better with a tan!
I swear, the hip hop driven and 90's rave inspired break beats on the 3rd strike soundtrack hit so hard it feels like you just got clocked by Ryu himself. I love it.
I don't know anyone who wasn't hyped when seeing Ryu hit Shin Shoryuken for the first in in SF3 (shit was like seeing a classic anime style gut punch). Like him or not, Ryu with his basic design and all just has a way of making players feel something throughout the series with every little thing that gets added to him even the donkey kick looks bad ass!!!
When I first played street fighter 3 new generation I picked ryu and then did his shin shoryuken and was hyped to see the camera zoom in and the power of the dragon punch.
What did it for me was the resounding thud the computer would land with after they came crashing down in a heap.
First time I ever did it was against my friend in the arcade. I parried and went straight into it to win the round and the match, hype was unreal.
my brother and i used to have epic 7 round ryu v ken matches. some of the best were on this stage
It took me some time to actually sit down and listen to the entire soundtrack of this amazing game love ryu and without a doubt a very good theme but that’s just my opinion keep on fighting
Porraaaaa......essa música é de arrasar.......trilha sonora de guerreiro
This > sf 6 ryu theme. I really wish they remixed this theme for sf 6 instead. I do agree sf 2 ryu has been done a million times lets try something new but third strike has one.
Feels like they're in the same vein at least, this and SF6's. Maybe the SF6 one'll grow on me.
and 6 is the next evolution of what this theme is.
if you want to just have another damn remix you're having the same problem of the other themes.
@@joedatius His SF6 theme is anything but an evolution.
@@blackout1524 how? this theme compared to the others is somewhat reserved but begins ramping up steadily with new elements placed within showing his resolve past overcoming his past while seeking out who he is and see's a brighter future of his outlook as a warrior.
while before his Theme Rising Dragon was a great tone for his earlier far more emotional side as he grew stronger yet more susceptible to violence.
and With Viator you see a mix of the younger energy of his past along with the rhythm and hopefulness of Kobu along with its own element to show that Ryu is full past the time of the Dark Hadou and is clearly in a far more happy state of being and then brings in other aspects of music between Japanese instrumentals and jazzy tunes.
i just wanna remind you that the reason why we got so many SF2 remixes was because SF has been basically remade multiple times now. There simply isn't a good reason why Kobu should just be remixed into SF6 because SF6 isn't SF3 it's a new game. trying to just repurpose Kobu is just going against what made Third strike such a classic, the fact that it's different.
La diferencia de los themas de sf2 a sf3 son que, los temas del sf2 eran cortantes o seguian de largo, pero los temas del sf3 son dinamicos y van en conjunto con los rounds, no digo que los temas de sf2 sean malos pero los temas del sf3 se sienten que van totalmente acoplados al escenario y pelea mientras que los otros estan ahi sonando hasta que se acabe la pelea o el round. y si Ryu best Theme Forever.
This reminds me of Kagutsuchi's fight in SMT :Nocturne so much
Ryu with the enlightenment of Buddha
Ryu artsyle in Street Fighter Third Strike is exactly Guts from Berserk.
SF3 had the best character models of any other SF, IMO. 2D paradise
That's why I love Ikeno's art style!
Hoping that they remix this and/or make something like this for Street Fighter 6 for Ryu's theme.
:,( They didn't
I think a remix of this would been a lot better then his actual sf 6 theme. Honestly, I dont like any of the sf 6 themes so far very much.
This theme's name is “Kobu”
Written in kanji is “鼓舞”
It means “to get excited”
Best theme of whole the franchise!!!!
A Strong Contender Definitely.
Sagats SF 2 theme is Super Nice and I Also like Makotos Sf3 theme.
Even SF 6 has some Good ones
Big fan of Ryu with stubble
1:35 love the change
The GOAT
Too many Fightcade loses have stuck this track to my head
damn i feel like a warrior in the moutains listening to this after getting out off the shower
Ken run through is always fun because they fist bump before the match starts. small detail but I love it!
The first 1min30 Ryu was charging his Hadoken
I'm a DIAMNOD RYU in SF6 & still ascending & Ultra Gold Ryu on SFV & B+ Ryu in USFIV & I really Feel this Theme in my Spirit😎🤘🏻
sfv its not a sf game man
@@vectorman-jr7hw Yeah. SFV obviously stands for Sonic Forces V.
@@spongeman3090Im a Ryu Main My Friend regardless of which SF GAME thats why Im here representing
Keep going bro! I also listen to this when playing SF6 ranked.
Oh yeah, I feel like if I played this during my Calculus test, I'd finish it in 4 minutes.
Run this up this is so golden
I feel like gis sf6 theme shouldve been more like this, it really shows his calmness and would be a good representation of him mastering the power of nothingness
SF3 Bangers Holy Shet!
1:36
SF3 Ryu hits like a truck just like his master,one shin shoryuken and it's over
The japanesest of themes for the quintessential shotokan boy
2:08 is my favourite part
I don't know why but this theme give me an Evangelion feeling
This is the 2nd best song in the history of ever
Last time Capcom knew how made great Theme. hope SF6 bring back this peace of art of musical composition.
i luv u ryu
0:00 Learn your opponent's attack patterns.
1:35 Give it your all.
after the 1:35 mark or so I thought Hugo and Remy's themes collided or something
Ghaz3k YEP
1:00 para nuestra vieja escuela
Perfect sparring/training stage
Today i passed thru my Dan test. In this day this sound echoes in my very soul.
Shin Shoryuken!!
Am I the only one that just realized the theme is similar to Kobu aka Ryu 3rd Strike theme?!?!
yes its so similar! Thought I was the only one
no way
Sounds nothing like it
Hope you're joking, cuz they have nothing simillar
SEIYAA! *ex sound*
In this game ken is stronger not just cuz his strength but the music when u fight him🤣
Let's go!
Makes for perfect workout music!
PS3 STREET FIGHTER III 3RD STRIKE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE IS #PS3
1:38 iam getting Totally Spies vibe on this
I like this theme but man the arrange versions sound much better than the arcade versions and it’s pretty obvious that SF3 3rd strike was pushing the CPS3 hardware to its limit especially when the sound quality of SF3 2nd impact sounds better
So much better than Viator in SF6, it’s a great lively theme don’t get me wrong but that’s the thing, it’s definitely not suited to Ryu. This is.
Ｉ ＫＵ ＺＯ！！
Denjin Hadouken
The ex donkey kick on the table :
Ryu is the fucking best.
kino
so true
Koi yo!
鼓舞
2:07
Shin Shoryuken
Para el maestro daigo humehara
2nd part goes hard
Better than his sf6 theme. Wtf is this new happy jolly theme that doesnt represent ryu?
Ryu is a different man in SF6. He's not miserable anymore.
Bro acts like he knows Street Fighter but forgets his second impact theme ☠️
Still a sick theme
0:32 0:33 1:35 1:36
With ps2!?
SHINKU HADOKEN
denjin nation rise up
Training mode
@RoDiggityDangit18 YES!
You know what? Flip you
*takes away half your hp*