WE'RE BACK BABY
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The host explains his long hiatus from Third Strike and reconnects with the game and players from the scene.
Maximilian Dood dives back into Third Strike, cracking up with old rivalries, brutal reads, and a live-fired playthrough that proves the community hasn’t forgotten the game’s quirks.
Summary
Maximilian Dood returns to Third Strike after a long break, reconnecting with the game’s stubborn rhythm and familiar rivalries. He recalls players from years past, like Mudangag, and relays the jolting realization that the old timing and parry windows still bite. The session is heavy on reaction plays, misinputs, and those classic one-more-try moments that make Third Strike both brutal and endearing. Amid the match chatter, Maximilian notes PC port status and jokes about waiting for a proper portal or the Street Fighter 40th anniversary collection. He quips about parries, DP cancels, and the gut-punch of timing when an opponent nails a setup he’s seen before. The tempo swings from hype to frustration as inputs slip, then snap back into sharp, decisive exchanges—especially during the crazy links and the infamous lows that define the era. The tone stays light and funny, even when the heat of battle erupts, showcasing why the community keeps coming back to this aged arcade classic. If you’re curious how a veteran handles a long hiatus, this stream preserves the imperfect joy of revisiting a beloved fighter. Maximilian’s playful banter with the audience, and his willingness to laugh at himself, keep the rhythm entertaining from start to finish.
Key Takeaways
- Old-school Third Strike aura survives long breaks: Maximilian Dood notes how the game still sparks recognition and nerves even after years away.
- Input discipline is fickle: he admits missing throws, DP cancels, and parries, illustrating how easy it is to slip on classic setups after a long hiatus.
- Port availability and nostalgia drive the scene: discussion about PC ports and the Street Fighter 40th anniversary collection shows how players wait for a solid playground to return to the game.
- Competitive rhythm matters more than perfect execution: the stream captures a balance between thrilling reads and humorous misinputs that define a great Third Strike session.
Who Is This For?
This is essential viewing for longtime Street Fighter players returning to Third Strike, and for fans of Maximilian Dood who want the energy and humor of a live, imperfect comeback. It also helps newcomers sense the community’s personality and the game’s enduring appeal.
Notable Quotes
"Wow. This episode of Louis is called Third Strike. So, I took the biggest break from Third Strike that I ever had."
—Sets up the comeback narrative and the length of the hiatus.
"We're still waiting on a good portal of third strike. Yeah, we are still waiting."
—Addresses port availability and community access concerns.
"That raw ass DP."
—Highlights a standout moment of a dramatic, well-executed DP move.
"The 40th anniversary collection or some [__]. Next year, uh, next year is the 40th anniversary."
—References the anniversary milestone and potential release opportunities.
"You win. Are you ready? Go."
—A typical competitive moment that punctuates a close round.
Questions This Video Answers
- How does Third Strike feel after a long break and is it worth returning to in 2024?
- What are common inputs that players struggle with when revisiting Third Strike after years away?
- What is the current status of Third Strike ports and the Street Fighter 40th Anniversary Collection?
- What are the key parry and DP timing mistakes new/returning players make in Third Strike?
- Who is Mudangag and why is their presence notable in Third Strike discussions?
Street Fighter III Third StrikeMaximilian DoodThird Strike revivalparry and DP mechanicsPC port wait and 40th anniversary collectionFighting game community humor
Full Transcript
Wow. This episode of Louis is called Third Strike. So, I took the biggest break from Third Strike that I ever had. Three years ever since Street Fighter 6 came out, right? Hadn't played at all. Bro, there are names in here playing Third Strike that I remember from No [ __ ] a decade ago. Mudangag. The little dude. He did the tick throw. Holy [ __ ] I missed an uppercut with a down heavy. I didn't get that parry. Come on game. Come on game. Prepare to strike now. We're working. Final round. Go for it. did it. Oh wow. Why am I going for parry against Q?
The hard combo. You son of a [ __ ] Oh, no. Invulnerability. None. Fighters ready. Engage. Oh [ __ ] ass the [ __ ] You son of a [ __ ] Always with the gimmick. Wow. He's seen that setup. Uh he's seen that jumping too much. Engage. Oh my god. Why am I getting hit? Wow. Every time. I can't believe I'm getting hit by it. God damn it. God damn it. I think I did the worst goddamn combo I could possibly have done. You hit me. Are you ready? Go. Here we go. Oh no. How the fudge, bro? What? How did that hit?
He caught me in like pre- jump frames. Oh no. Let's let this happen. You son of [ __ ] There we go. All right. All right. Let's get on the board. Let's get on the board. You win. Switching characters. Go for it. This is bad. [ __ ] Why am I doing this? Damn it. Oh, it sets up into his [ __ ] My god, I'm missing throw. Wow, that was crazy. That sucks. Nice. I'm an idiot. I've been missing um multiple inputs at the same time. Throw or exs. Holy [ __ ] I'm bad at them, dude. I am so bad at him.
If I did one parry in the DP, this kid's losing a quarter of his life. Let's go. No. Burkin. Prepare to strike now. It's my fault for going for the red parry. History. Jesus Christ. Damn you. Damn, that raw ass DP. Let's get it out. [ __ ] Big combo. Enter the heat of battle. Go for it. Wow. Crazy Link. Crazy Link. That was an insane link. Holy hell. Fighting. Engage. Big wrist man. It's done. Whoa, that low profile jump in HP. Let's confirm. Okay, final round. Go for it. Oh, he's parrying from that distance a lot.
Damn. Full stun reset. Holy [ __ ] Ow. Yeah, Necro's taunt is a damage boost. He has one of the functional taunts. Hey, freak this. Freak this. Fighting is ready. Engage. God damn. He has electric storm now. He's switched. Oh, no parry. Fighting readyage. Yeah, this guy always shows up when I play Third Strike. It's like any single time, any moment. Every single time I played it. Gutter trash. Final round. Engage. Oh my god. No parry. Wow. Holy [ __ ] Okay. I'm not parrying. Nice. Nice. Have you tried playing it off stream? No, I haven't played Third Strike at all in like a few years and this dude's always here.
He's always playing. Ready, go, man. Let's go into the heat of battle. Go for it. Oh god, she's totally dead. Oh no, she's totally dead. Okay, we're playing on PC We're still waiting on a good portal of third strike. Yeah, we are still waiting. Kind of insane. Okay. Beep beep. Street Fighter. We got to wait till the Street Fighter 40th anniversary collection or some [ __ ] That hasn't been 40 years yet. Next year, uh, next year is the 40th anniversary. Now, find a new rival. Holy nipples. Oh my god, I was going to get hit by Okay.
Yeah. Into the heat of battle. Go for it to It's funny how I was like I felt so uncomfortable when I fired this up last week and I was like, "Damn, I haven't played Third Strike in forever." For some reason, after 2X KO, which I feel really uncomfortable in, I feel like I'm at home now. We're birking. Are you ready? Go. Oh. Oh, fudge. It's coming Yikes. It's not invincible. It's just fast. Hold him. Nah, I didn't get DP cancel. Crap. Crap. What's the first Street Fighter introduce EX moves? Uh, Street Fighter 3. Yeah, this one.
Oh god, he's dead. Sorry. You can prepare to strike, Gilbert. Thank you. Empty jumping at me. What is the tatsu to get that? Oh [ __ ] I'm getting hit by this. Best [ __ ] Interesting. [ __ ] me. I didn't need to do it either. But when you try and it works. God damn, that feels good. This guy is like seven levels deep in uh in his head. Okay. All right. Feels like he was like trying to parry everything. You win. Are you ready? Go. okay. got me. Okay, there we go.
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