Street Fighter
Dhalsim would later appear in the "Street Fighter Alpha" sub-series in "Street Fighter Alpha 2" and "Street Fighter Alpha 3". In his storyline in the "Alpha" games (which are set prior to the events of "Street Fighter II"), Dhalsim attempts to hunt down an "evil spirit" (M. Bison) that is threatening the world. Dhalsim also appears in the "Street Fighter EX" sub-series, beginning with the console-exclusive version, "Street Fighter EX Plus α", followed by "Street Fighter EX2" and "Street Fighter EX3". His characterization and motivation are the same as they are in the previous "Street Fighter" game. Dhalsim later appears in "Street Fighter IV", and has also appeared as a playable character in several crossover fighting games, which include: "X-Men vs. Street Fighter", "Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter", "Marvel vs. Capcom 2", ', "Capcom vs. SNK 2", ' and "Street Fighter X Tekken". He makes a special appearance in "Street Fighter X Mega Man".