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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Strategy/2D Real-Time Strategy
RELEASE DATE
28/JAN/98
ESRB RATING
TEEN, Animated Blood & Gore, Strong Language
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
Macintosh, Hybrid Windows/Mac, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/starcraft-ibm-pc-compatible
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DESCRIPTION
Following the success of their earlier games (namely WarCraft and Diablo), Blizzard Entertainment presents StarCraft, a real-time strategy space epic. Those familiar with the WarCraft series should feel at home here, as the interface and control scheme are similar to those of WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness. However, this is where the similarities end.
In StarCraft, there are three unique races to choose from, different in almost every way. The Terrans, who might be described as "hillbillies in space," represent the human race. They are a group with adaptable machinery and powerful, weapon-ready units. The second race is the Zerg, an organic-based alien race that spawns larvae from its creepy colonies. They have the ability to multiply quickly, creating safety in numbers. Zerg larvae can mutate into different kinds of structures and units. The Protoss are the most profound of the three races, relying on long-term strategies and advanced, almost mystical machinery.
Each race offers distinct strengths and weaknesses, and each calls for a different style of play. Unlike the single-player campaigns in WarCraft (which had two effectively similar races), the three campaigns in StarCraft must be played in order, as they are each a part of a larger tale. The story is of epic scale, beginning with the Terrans, then moving on to the Zerg, and finishing with the Protoss. Each race has its own campaign and plotline, but they all flow together as one big story.
Multiplayer options are supported through Blizzard's BattleNet servers. Those who think they're good enough can test their battle skills against other human players online. There are also options that allow players to team up and fight against the computer's armies. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“The most competitive RTS of all time. Need I say more?”
“The most competitive RTS of all time. Need I say more?”
created 24/APR/2013
“The most balanced game. When you lose, it's your fault. You can't make excuses.”
“The most balanced game. When you lose, it's your fault. You can't make excuses.”
created 02/FEB/2013
“Simply wonderful. I think the key in this game is the three races. each one with unique features and completely different from each other”
“Simply wonderful. I think the key in this game is the three races. each one with unique features and completely different from each other”
created 05/SEP/2012
“good fresh game.”
“good fresh game.”
created 26/FEB/2012
“I love strategy game, this game is awesome”
“I love strategy game, this game is awesome”
created 26/FEB/2012
“Picked up StarCraft again the other day and I feel like I'm getting a lot better at RTS games. Boyfriend says I'm weird for preferring Terran over Protoss and Zerg but maybe that feeling only...”
created 27/JAN/2012
“Where competitive RTS gaming began. I will start talking about this in my review of Brood War, but as for now lets concentrate on the story and gameplay of this classic game. The story starts off with you playing as Terran helping Marshall...”
“Where competitive RTS gaming began.
I will start talking about this in my review of Brood War, but as for now lets concentrate on the story and gameplay of this classic game.
The story starts off with you playing as Terran helping Marshall Raynor to defend Mar Sara from the engaging attacks from the unknown alien race later known as the Zerg. The entire campaign is spent in disarray, having no idea what lurks in the darkness.
Later on you have your first encounter with the powerful and mystic Protoss, who have been sent to eradicate the Zerg, and so more confusion starts. The entire Terran campaign is spent in betrayal, anger, and disarray, and the worst part of all, Kerrigan gets captured by the Zerg.
When heading over to the Zerg campaign, things start to become a bit clearer. You begin to understand where the Zerg came from, and what their intentions were, and why they captured and infested Kerrigan. The campaign ends with the destruction of Aiur, the Protoss homeworld.
Last, but not least you play the Protoss campaign. Now you begin to realize why the Protoss came into the picture in the first place. They were made out as enemies at first, but in truth, they were the ones who wanted to stop the Zerg before they could muster their forces. Many attempts of the Protoss failed at first, before realizing that their only hope is to end ancient fueds with former comrades... the Dark Templar.
The game ends with the destruction of the Overmind. A very noble sacrifice made by the High Templar Tassadar, ended the reign of the Overmind... but the story has yet to continue, as no one knows what happened to Kerrigan, nor her Zerg Broods.
The story continues in Brood War”
created 26/OCT/2011
“An iconic RTS. I'm not a huge fan of RTSs nowadays, but in my golden youth I spent a lot of time playing this game.”
“An iconic RTS. I'm not a huge fan of RTSs nowadays, but in my golden youth I spent a lot of time playing this game.”
created 25/SEP/2011
“I love this game and i have a clan so if you want to join replay its called 413 ex names are 413.pie 413.prope and stuff like that also my name is 413.SHEEP so join and spread the word out ”
“I love this game and i have a clan so if you want to join replay its called 413 ex names are 413.pie 413.prope and stuff like that also my name is 413.SHEEP so join and spread the word out
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created 20/SEP/2011
“wonderful game for future war ”
“wonderful game for future war ”
created 29/JUN/2011
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“Heavy micromanagement, fast paced. An icon of its time.”
“Heavy micromanagement, fast paced. An icon of its time.”
created 01/MAY/2011
“Great game recommended to me by my uncle. Led me to buying the expansion.”
“Great game recommended to me by my uncle. Led me to buying the expansion.”
created 23/MAR/2011
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created 24/DEC/2010
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created 16/DEC/2010
“tuna steak recipe”
created 15/DEC/2010
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