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It truly revolutionizes and sets a new standard for real-time strategy games on the PC.
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Its well-developed plot, unique races, intuitive interface, and excellent campaign editor make it worth the price of admission, especially for those that liked "Warcraft II."
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Another glowing aspect of StarCraft is its absolutely brilliant Campaign Editor. This is the very best make-your-own game interface ever made.
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90By virtue of simple, solid gameplay, Starcraft has managed to rise above a predictable approach and been-there-done-that mechanics, and the final product (much like "Warcraft II" in 1995) seems fresh and new.
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One of those rare games that is not overly complex, but provides a challenging and fun gaming experience. It never seems to get old or boring.
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91The game has so much life in it - whether in the great, narrative-driven single-player campaign or the multitude of multiplayer options - you won't grow tired of it anytime soon.
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93The cinematic animations are outstanding, dramatic and funny. Even the voice-over acting is really good.
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95The distinctive races, units, spell abilities, and bases are all unique and clever, so it's amazing that the game is as well balanced as it is. This is what gameplay is all about.
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92Strong strategy, great graphics, and variety make this one of the year's best. [July 1998, p.114]
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If real aliens turn up while you are playing this, they don’t stand a chance of getting your attention.
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90You get a fun, instantly appealing, easy to play-hard to master real-time strategy, with character and an endless amount of playability.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 103 out of 109
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Mixed: 1 out of 109
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Negative: 5 out of 109
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AMAZING!!! even better than WOW!!!
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