Starcraft has done what no other strategy game series has offered, diversity. The three different races are so unique that you are basically given 3 games in one package. Starting off in the campaign mode you have three immersive story lines which build off of the previous campaigns. Excellent cut-scenes, great dialogue and unit personality create a cinematic type experience. The one downside I felt with the campaigns were that in all three you end up being a rebel of your respective race. So it felt a little repetitive with respect to that.
Next there is the online play on Battlenet. You can play melee battles or take advantage of the Used Map Settings mode where people make custom made scenarios from Turret defense to Capture the Flag.
On a technical note the AI seems pretty dumb and there can be some slow down during big battles. Also with online play there can be some lag as well. This is one game definitely worth getting.
I'm sure everybody has heard of Starcraft - without a doubt one of the most influential PC games ever and one of the greatest examples of strategy-based gaming to this day. It's a game that has captivated thousands, mayb... Read Full Review
In all that it's worth, I consider StarCraft a classic among all strategy games. The game is great in almost every aspect, and after nearly 10 years, it's still played by lots of people worldwide. Like any BLIZZARD game,... Read Full Review
