how is starcraft by todays standards??

You won't be abale to find a better RTS around... even the newer ones can't compare to StarCraft. The single player's engaging and the multiplayer will keep you playing forever... and ever... and ever... and ever... plus, it's all free :). And you're sure to find someone (or group of people) to play with since there are I don't know HOW many people still playing online at any given time of day.

If you still don't believe me, look at Korea...

If you're a casual player it's not the best RTS ever. There are lots of games that provide a better game experience. However, if you're really into competitive play, it's the best game out there. The game is SO demanding and the strategies are really diverse. You can ALWAYS get better at the game.kyrieee

Not if you play UMS (Use Map Settings) which is a great alternative to the competetive nature of the RTS

^

People act like Company of Heroes is some sort of super realistic and innovative game with its cover, troop AI, armor damage model etc. Yet tons of games had all those things before with better and more complex implemintation.

Anyways I don't remmeber yelling at my units in Close Combat III as often as I do in Company of Heroes because that idiot Sherman driver just turned his rear to the tiger.

^

People act like Company of Heroes is some sort of super realistic and innovative game with its cover, troop AI, armor damage model etc. Yet tons of games had all those things before with better and more complex implemintation.

Anyways I don't remmeber yelling at my units in Close Combat III as often as I do in Company of Heroes because that idiot Sherman driver just turned his rear to the tiger.

Nikalai_88

OMG. Close Combat III owned. I loved that game.

As to the question. Starcraft is still a very enjoyable game by todays standards. Hell, I clocked Starcraft and Brood War this year. But then again, I love RTS and play a lot of old games.

one of the greatest games i've ever played. graphics might bother you if you're a graphics whore, but the story is amazing, and the gameplay as well. if you buy starcraft, buy the expansion(s) as well. i recommend starcraft and starcraft: brood wars.

then, you'll have something to wait for: starcraft 2.