In order to become a true martial arts master and break free of the nefarious grip of the Dark Hadou, Ryu must face the wrath of arch-nemesis Gouki in this addition to the action-packed Street Fighter Alpha saga. Having returned to pay respects to his late mentor Gouken, Ryu begins the training needed to hone his fighting skills and escape Dark Hadou's legacy, though his power cannot truly be proven until he once again goes fist to fist with the deadly Gouki.