Recommended for any Warcraft fan or quality collector!
Warcraft II set the standard for most modern RTS titles. While basic and with very little gameplay variations between the Humans and the Orcs, the gameplay was without a doubt still solid with each side containing great looking units for the time as well as humourous remarks should the player click an individual unit one to many times. This game had solid maps and a decent storyline allowing the player to get absorbed into the world.
While more primitive by today's standard RTS titles, this title is an excellent place to play out the initial stages of the conflict between Humans and Orcs. If you are a World of Warcraft player you will notice many footnotes and landmarks that appeared in this title, such as a destroyed Alterac, Grim Batol, Khaz Modan as well as the areas surrounding the dark portal and more. Warcraft III will players will pick off from the end of Warcraft II at the height of Lordaeron's glory and strength. While those of you who are playing through The Burning Crusade will notice characters and references from Beyond the Dark Portal.
Warcraft II BNE is also optimised for multiplayer over battlenet as well as other small gameplay enhancements, for any shortcomings, you still can't beat the bargain price it can be found at. I strongly recommend this for any Warcraft, RTS or retro fan.