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Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm (PC)

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Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Game Details: StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and
StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II presents a cast of new heroes and familiar faces inStarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II presents a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard again offers unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game. New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race. Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes. Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience. [Blizzard]… Expand
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre(s): Strategy Real-Time Sci-Fi Sci-Fi Command
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Critic Reviews
(68)
86
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
66 Positive Ratings 97%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
1 Negative Ratings 1%
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Giant Bomb
Mar 17, 2013
"For those of us who still deeply love this specific style of real-time strategy and want more of it, this is a must-have add-on." ... Read full review
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AusGamers
Mar 22, 2013
"Its accessibility over previous entries may be its biggest strength as for those who’ve always been curious about StarCraft multiplayer but may have felt too intimidated to give it a try will find that learning has never been easier, and is still a hell of a lot of fun, even if you’re not in it to climb ladders and make a name for yourself." ... Read full review
90
Hyper Magazine
May 9, 2013
"Heart of the Swarm is ScarCraft made better. Welcoming to newcomers, but never dumbed-down, the franchise at its best. [June 2013, p.66]"
88
Game Informer
Mar 18, 2013
"Accompanied by the incomparable multiplayer, Heart of the Swarm is a worthy middle act to tide us over until the protoss warp in for the impending conclusion. " ... Read full review
85
Games Master UK
May 9, 2013
"Accomplished, if not exactly groundbreaking. [June 2013, p.80]"
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Cheat Code Central
Mar 14, 2013
"The campaign is solid, but I can’t help but feel it could have been a bit more robust. The improved multiplayer more than makes up for this fact though." ... Read full review
40
Quarter to Three
Mar 14, 2013
"The campaign is poorly written, poorly acted, erratically paced, full of pointless upgrades and meaningless choices, crammed full of overproduced cutscenes that fail to relate to the gameplay, and without a shred of creative insight into how to use a real time strategy game to tell a story, much less how to get me to click "next mission" without heaving a tired sigh. For all their incomparable game design smarts, Blizzard remains one of the worst storytellers in the business, partly for how hard they try and mostly for how spectacularly they fail." ... Read full review
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8.0
User Score Generally favorable reviews
1,177 Positive Ratings 76%
206 Mixed Ratings 13%
164 Negative Ratings 10%
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AndyInfin
Oct 23, 2020
One of the greatest RTS experience I ever have.
The single player campaign is very solid. All missions was very fun and have a replayOne of the greatest RTS experience I ever have.
The single player campaign is very solid. All missions was very fun and have a replay potential.
Story line makes sense and make me want to go through all this. And the final... That was worth it!
So sad, that may be last Blizzard' game that have this old good single player mode.… Expand
10
YuRown92
Mar 17, 2013
Excellent strategy. Timely return of best RTS of 2010. Heart of the Swarm makes you forget about other games. And no more words. EverybodyExcellent strategy. Timely return of best RTS of 2010. Heart of the Swarm makes you forget about other games. And no more words. Everybody must play!!!… Expand
10
Triplesec84
Mar 12, 2013
the game is everything they promised. if you loved wings of liberty, you'll love this game as well. the multiplayer is running surprisinglythe game is everything they promised. if you loved wings of liberty, you'll love this game as well. the multiplayer is running surprisingly smoothly. it's all working just like it did during beta. in fact, there was more lag during the beta than there is now. the slick new interface and leveling system should be a huge draw as well, in case multiplayer is not your particular cup of tea. this is the ultimate pc game, it requires fast hands and quick decision making. the ultimate skill based game for those who love the feeling of constant improvement.… Expand
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dreadnought
Sep 9, 2014
Cross-Realms introduced
Campaign lacking, no where near as good as WOL
strong Pro-Scene Added units are interesting and adds depth to gameCross-Realms introduced
Campaign lacking, no where near as good as WOL
strong Pro-Scene
Added units are interesting and adds depth to game well
Decent sound-track additions… Expand
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NeshR
Mar 13, 2013
For some unknown reason my account was converted to EU Region from RU just before release, so I could not play for 2 days (as well as manyFor some unknown reason my account was converted to EU Region from RU just before release, so I could not play for 2 days (as well as many other players). Its the worst game launch I`ve ever seen.… Expand
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Projava
Apr 2, 2013
Although I’ll be waiting for the end of the trilogy, I can’t say the game has as much grab as it once did for me. I was able to beat campaignAlthough I’ll be waiting for the end of the trilogy, I can’t say the game has as much grab as it once did for me. I was able to beat campaign in two days, and then I moved to play on-line. I stomached about three games and moved on. Nothing there to keep the more casual player there, something I hope they'll address in the future.… Expand
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HUDWheels
Dec 8, 2013
The online matchmaking is dreadful. I stopped playing for a few months, started again and was put into Silver league. My first 6 matches wereThe online matchmaking is dreadful. I stopped playing for a few months, started again and was put into Silver league. My first 6 matches were against:-
- Gold
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Gold
- Gold

and guess what...I lost them all because I'm A SILVER PLAYER WHO SHOULD BE PLAYING SILVER PLAYERS NOT PLATINUM OR DIAMOND PLAYERS.

Don't waste your time on the campaign either, it's pointless.… Expand
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