Why even look further for a good 2d fighter, you don't even need a dream cast, get the anniversary collection.
Let's start with gameplay. As a fighting game should offer, amazing. No flaws in the gameplay what so ever. The combos that you can do keep you in shock, and the parrying gives a great sense of strategy to the game. The arcade mode in the game is also pretty fun. However if you a have a brother or sister, or just some friends, that's the way to play. In the the multi player mode, it never gets boring, and offers a far better challenge.
The graphics are quite amazing if you ask me. I love the 2d graphics, and the character models are amazing. Some of the best looking one's are Ken, Ryu and Akuma. They're all good, but those are the best one's. The back rounds in the game could be a lot better, but hey, are you playing the game or looking at the back?
All in all Street fighter 3rd strike is an amazing fighter in every way. Should you get this game. Don't even doubt it for a moment. If you like street fighter, you're gonna love this one, if you don't like street fighter, this is still a game that you will love and play for years to come. For those who don't like it, if you don't like this one, you don't like any other fighter.