Starcraft

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  • Summary: In the distant future a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength, espionage and deceit, a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace. As resources run short, however, these Confederate nations findIn the distant future a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength, espionage and deceit, a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace. As resources run short, however, these Confederate nations find themselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors, the enigmatic Protoss. To further complicate matters, it seems that a previously unknown and deadly species known only as the Zerg has entered Protoss space and is destroying everything in its path. The time for war has come... As the military leader for your species, you must gather the resources you need to train and expand your forces and lead them to victory. 30 unique missions will challenge you across three different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Gamers' Temple
    96
    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.
  2. IGN
    95
    The 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.
  3. Electric Playground
    95
    Another glowing aspect of StarCraft is its absolutely brilliant Campaign Editor. This is the very best make-your-own game interface ever made.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    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."
  5. Yahoo!
    90
    You get a fun, instantly appealing, easy to play-hard to master real-time strategy, with character and an endless amount of playability.
  6. All Game Guide
    90
    It truly revolutionizes and sets a new standard for real-time strategy games on the PC.
  7. Game Revolution
    75
    All in all, if you buy StarCraft, you're buying it for the multi-player. The single-player is just too short and disappointing...The game just doesn't live up to the lofty goals of its predecessors, and for that, it suffers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 162 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 175
  3. Negative: 5 out of 175
  1. Somthing
    Jul 13, 2005
    10
    Well now i think its still awesome even though the graphics are a bit off but back then the graphics were beautiful and now the action theWell now i think its still awesome even though the graphics are a bit off but back then the graphics were beautiful and now the action the gameplay still better I think its better then warcraft 3 if they ever make starcraft 2 its over cuz i cant wait to see the graphics and the gameplay mostly the gameplay.… Expand
  2. tsabszy
    Aug 16, 2010
    10
    This game is never getting old :) Now that SC2 is finally out I put my Starcraft cd-s onto my shelves.. One week before Starcraft 2 Beta I wasThis game is never getting old :) Now that SC2 is finally out I put my Starcraft cd-s onto my shelves.. One week before Starcraft 2 Beta I was still playing with the 1st sequel and i have been creating and scripting custom maps for that game for years!! Love the feeling, epic ending, characters, stories, races, music, cutscenes and everything about this game!… Expand
  4. HydraliskZ
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    I wish SC2 is just like an expansion gives some new units and better graphics because StarCraft is already the BEST real time strategy game.
  5. Azuris
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This Game is a Milestone in real Time Strategy.
    Three total different and perfectly balanced Races.
    A real good Story, that has a perfect    This Game is a Milestone in real Time Strategy.
    Three total different and perfectly balanced Races.
    A real good Story, that has a perfect cold Space Mood.
    Good Mission Design, good Sound and Music Design.
    A really Fun Map Editor (spend more Time in this one than in the Game itself).

    It has not a "forced Epicness", no foreseeing and not an "good Overmind", thats what the second one just made bad.
    The Queen of Blades is one of the most to be hated Villian ever.    … Expand
  6. JustinY.
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Yeah what is wrong with these critics... Revolutionary, massively multiplayer community, huge fan base, still over 10,000 players online in Yeah what is wrong with these critics... Revolutionary, massively multiplayer community, huge fan base, still over 10,000 players online in the year 2006. Released in 1998.… Expand
  7. joglow
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Played it for the first time when I had my computer class at school, only to show how rebellious I was.
  8. AtomicNinjaBear
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    Best RTS of all time. The fast pace and offensive-rewarding game style as well as amazing balance hasn't been successfully replicated in anyBest RTS of all time. The fast pace and offensive-rewarding game style as well as amazing balance hasn't been successfully replicated in any RTS I know of.… Expand

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#6 Best PC Game of 1998
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 1998

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