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A great Stratagy Game Especially if you are into sci-fi

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: January 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Following the footsteps of Warcraft, Blizzard went on to a space era and created Starcraft. However withen a year the story line grew boring and the Expansion pack: Brood War made its debut. The original Starcraft begins in a time where Earth is "cleansed and the outcasts (*computer hackers, people of other religious faiths, criminals etc*) have been sent on an experiment to test high-speed space travel. The Experiment goes wrong and the outcasts crash on the worlds of Tarsonis, Umoja, and Moria. After years of settlement the Humans (*Terrans*) create the Confederacy and their technology eventually allows them to control other worlds. It is when another species-created by the Xel'Naga-Zerg arrives in the Terran space to take over the humans that the story of the game begins. The Zerg secretly populate the worls and another race: Protoss-also created by the mysterious Xel'Naga decimates the world inhabited by the Zergs, and human colonists alike. This action, which was the only way to save humanity alarmed the confederacy and the Terrans go to war with the Protoss, and later on the Zerg. Starcraft follows most stratagy-game platforms. The scenarios are both challenging, and at the same time lesson-learning. The computer in the first levels "teaches" the player how to use such tactics as the Terran Vulture Cavalry, or the Marine invasion. Another thing that makes this game a good buy is the play as either Terran, Zerg, or Protoss... and even better: all three are different! Thats right, all three are different, different strengths (*Terran is good at both air/ground, Protoss at Air and Zerg at ground*), and weaknesses. The units all are greatly detailed and the photo of the unit's pilot/unit is animated and humorous (*after a few clicks on them to annoy them lol*). Some examples of units include:

Terran: SCV's Marine, Firebat, Vulture hover cycle, Arclite Siege Tanks, Goliath Walkers, CF/A-17 Wraith Fighters, Explorer Science Vessels, and Behemoth Battlecruisers
Protoss: Probe, Zealot, Dragoon, Reaver, Templars (*Dark and high*), Scouts, Arbiters, and Carriers
Zerg: Drone, Zerglings, Hydralisks, Mutalisks, UIltralisks, Infested Terrans, Overlords, and other creatures.

Brood war is better in a sense. I suggest Brood War as a buy NOT RIGHT AWAY, but later on when you get used to Starcraft. Brood war follows the events of the original game, only 10 years in the future when another agency; the UED from Earth (*United Earth Directorate*) attempts to overpower the new government in the Terran Sector with new weapons of war. These new weapons are the Medic (*very handy*), and the Valkyarie (*needed*). However like I stated earlier, do not play this part of the game right away since Brood war has no tutorial to game play, or no guide on stratagies. It is basically made for those who have played and mastered the original. In addition to the Terran Medic and Valyrie, the other new units are:

Protoss Corsair, Dark Archon. Zerg Lurker, Devourer.

So if you ever wondered, what else is there out there besides us, or just want to kick alien butt, this is the game to get. Playable on different worlds including: Badlands, Jungle, Ice, Desert, Twilight, and Ashworlds (*fire*). Tired of playing by yourself? Dont worry, Battle.net is free and challenging and is also included, you could play games with up to 8 people from around the world this way. All you need is an internet connection. And with over 100 maps and small missions, playing by-yourself isn't that boring. But if it gets to that point, no worries still. Campaign Editor allows you to create your own map, and program the computer player's movements simply with Trigger language that even the average-day computer iliterate could understand. Getting this game will make you wonder when it is all done, when is Starcraft II comming out. More information on the plot, the story-line and/or characters? Play this game and find out.

Beware! This Game Is Like Drugs.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 16
Date: April 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Yep, as the title goes, the game is like drugs to kids and teenagers. Just like to warn parents and potential buyers.

I've played it the second year after it came out, stopped, and went back. Clan leader of 4 clans and second rated general to the leader of 12 clans, so I'm pretty sure I know this game quite a bit. Oh yeah, I would say the rating is 4.5 not 5 as there are flaws even though insignificant.

Even though the graphics aren't super, it is still great and I wouldn't want to change it, maybe just add a little more detail to each craft and individual.

The game play is very nice. I suggest practice in single player for a short period, say a week an hour a day. Than you MUST, I emphasise on must, start playing it online with other player, this is what makes the game worth while. Playing by yourself with cheats can be fun but also very boring later on. This is what makes the game great. I suggest getting $29.95 or so broadband DSL, why? If you have 56K internet, you will usually lag, shown by the red bars next to your SN(screen name). If you lag in a game, the creator will very likely boot/ban you. This is where you'll get stuck playing by yourself again. Please take note, having 56K doesn't necessarily mean you'll lag so chear up. It just means you'll lag more of the time than those with fast DSL/Cable internet. Having super fast internet also doesn't mean you'll never lag, but you'll lag rarely, depends on server. Multiplayer player is great because you can fight other players, fight with a friend or by yourself against computers, or have a third whole new option, which makes this game excellent, called, uh oh I forgot, haven't played in 2 years. UMS, used map setting? This is where you can play maps made by ordinary people just like you to play. They can be totally different from the Melee counterpart. RPG and such. So when you're bored of melee go to UMS and vice versa. There are many options but you find out for yourself, I'm not your mom!

The type of class you can get is nice as well. Terran, protoss, and zerg.

Terran=Great defense, medium build time, requires more strategy than usual to play. As you'll usually see, terrans are used regularly in melee 1v1s. Tanks, flying buildings, vultures with mines, and Battlecruisers are some of the strategies you'll see used against you.

Zerg=Fast build, between mixes of defense and offense. You must use the swarm to your advantage.

Protoss=Best in offense. Slowest building time, more powerful men however.

There are many other details into it but I won't spoil it for the new peoples to it.

Please remember, limit yourself to this game. Its very, very time consuming. Its the kind of game where you start playing at 1:00 and the next minute you look at the clock, 3:00?? An hour or two on a free day. Take my word, don't waste your life too much with this game.

Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: March 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Starcraft is A truly great game the fact that there are three different races and they are fairly well balanced. I find that the Zerg tend to be the best but the humans and protoss still match up pretty well against them. The whole secret is finding the stategeys and thus the race that works best the way you play and going from there. I think the coolest part of the game is that Each group has so many completly different tacticts that complement each other.

Starcraft should be a classic game. It is just that good.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: July 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This should be consider one of the classics games in the game world. It has been the top 10 games for a couple of years and it is still widely played today. This package contains the original and expansion pack with strategy guides which is really good deal. This game is a strategy game which has a very awesome story line for its campaign. And if you want to get out of the RPG/MMORPG craze Starcraft is a the best strategy game to go back on. If you are debating between Starcraft and Warcraft, I have to say Starcraft would be a better choice. Starcraft requires more skill and it open lots more opportunity than warcraft with its massive number in army and units.

Now's a great time to get this classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: September 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Now that Blizzard has announced that it is developing Starcraft 2, this is a great time to go back and pick up this classic real-time strategy game. It's pretty much accepted amongst serious RTS enthusiasts that Starcraft is the gold standard of the genre. As many other reviewers have mentioned, this game is polished, incredibly well balanced, and a lot of fun to play. Both the single-player and multi-player features are enjoyable (pretty amazing that you can still get games on battle.net, considering that this is product is ten years old), and Blizzard still provides patch support for the game. The included strategy guides are rather small, unfortunately, and are difficult to read, but they aren't particularly good anyway, so it's no big loss to not read them.

What makes this game so great? This game doesn't have the flashy graphics of modern games, but that's not an issue, since the units are distinctive and possess clean, crisp animations. The unit count for each faction is less than most RTSes - but every unit (this is no exaggeration) has a distinctive role at every phase of the game. No unit is obsolete in the end-game, not even the lowly zergling. As a result, this game makes you seriously think about what kind of army you want to field and how you use it in combat. The mix between battle tactics (micro), base management (macro), and strategy is unlike that in any other game.

Incidentally, this game is still incredibly popular in South Korea, with the top professional players earning hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. It is primarily due to the enthusiasm of the Koreans that this game has had its amazing longevity. Not only has their support kept this game on the international gaming stage, but has allowed professional players to develop new and innovative strategies. As a result, it's impossible to ever master this game. There's always something to improve on, and better players to compete with - which are both marks of a truly great game. Even though casual players will never directly interact with the top professional players, the pros keep the game fresh and exciting for everyone.

This really is a great time to buy Starcraft - the price is reasonable, there are still many people who play this game, and the community has been revitalized by the announcement of Starcraft 2. Long story short, if you don't own Starcraft, and have even a passing interest in strategy games, you owe it to yourself to buy this product.

Terrific game will entertain you for months (years maybe!)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: January 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I don't buy many computer games, but I picked up StarCraft based on a friend's recommendation. Let me tell you, it is one fun game!

StarCraft is a real-time strategy game in which you build up forces (human, the mutated Zerg or the Alien Protoss) to do battle with the other featured races of the game. Tanks, soldiers, Wraith starfighters, this game has it all. You build factories, barracks and the like to support your forces, somewhat like a SimCity type of game. The sound effects are terrific as are the voice over artists. You feel as if you're really partaking in the events that unfold before you.

The big story of the game features alien invasions, rescue missions, corporate infiltrations and straight-up war. If you like a thinking gamer's game and you enjoy strategy, science fiction, war stories and all-out action, StarCraft's the game for you.

The "Brood War" expansion set has a great set of additional adventures to pick up where the first series leaves off. The game also features numerous strategic scenarios that don't play into the big story and shows you how to set up online battles over Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net. Nearly an infinite package of fun!

The Best Game Ever!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: May 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe I lived without this amazing game for the past 3 years of my life. What's wrong with me! I always used to watch my friend play when I was over at his house, but got bored quickly, because I didn't know what as going on in the game. Now that I own it though, I LOVE IT!! If you have friend's that own this game then you are cRaZy not to buy it. I really, to tell you the truth, haven't played the Single-Player yet, but the Mutiplayer is amazing...the funnest multiplayer game I've ever played on the net. The battlechest is a great deal too, you get the 2 strategy guides for free (a $40 value)! I'll admit that the graphics aren't that great, but hey, what do you expect this game was released 3 years ago. The sound is great, the Gameplay is amazing, and the Lasting Appeal is a 10! I could play this game for hours. And I can't wait for Starcraft 2! (even though it'll be at least a good year or so before we can even think about it being released soon, it'll definately be worth the wait though!)Buying this game will be... the best [money] you'll ever spend. Well...what are you waiting for, stop reading this review and go buy this game!!

The definitive classic.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've given up on Starcraft, due to its addictive nature and my own inability to practice 6 hours a day, but the world hasn't.

Even today, 6 years after the original Starcraft was released in 1998, this game is played obsessively worldwide and has practically become the national sport of South Korea. Millions are recreational gamers, though there is an elite class of professionals who actually make their living playing Starcraft tournaments and often practice up to 10 hours a day.

The game is extremely enjoyable without that kind of dedication, of course. It is without a doubt one of the most impressive Real Time Strategy games ever made. Starcraft is considered sheer genius by its legions of fans, and not without merit. The fascinating, carefully balanced and differentiated interplay between the 3 distinct and realistic races is by itself a brilliant achievement. Starcraft's smooth gameplay, with an exciting and challenging single-player campaign, not to mention the incredibly popular multiplayer, makes it an epic of the computer-based RTS genre.

One of the best games ever made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: February 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Whether you enjoy playing solo or going against other human beings online, Starcraft is one of the finest games you will ever find for either type of gameplay.

There are three races: the Terrans (or Earthlings), who look human and have human technology (such as infantry, tanks, land mines, nuclear missiles, fighter planes, etc), the Zerg, who resemble the creatures from the "Alien" movies (their technology is all biological. It is "grown" from seed-like workers. All of their buildings regenerate health. They are able to create huge armies of creatures with little resources) and the protoss (an extremely advanced alien race, which uses force fields and psychic energy to power up their units).

The game teaches you to manage resources, how to overcome obstacles and how to build a military base in such a way that it is both practical and defensible. Do any of these things incorrectly and your forces will be overrun. You will also need to learn how to deal with tight situations, such as when enemy infantry are suddenly dropped in the back corner of your base where you have few defenses. You have to deal with threats like this quickly before they tear your base apart.

The online play is fantastic. You can have up to 8 players battling it out, in huge 4vs4 matches, everyone vs everyone or you can have say 3 human players vs 5 computer opponents (or any combination).

I must have played over 2000 games online, and have become skilled in the use of all three races. I must say, however, that I still come across several players whos skill dwarfs my own. It's always challenging to play online, because there are so many skillful players.

If you're just browsing for a new game to check out, this one will not disappoint you. If anything, this is one which will addict you and draw you in for hundreds and perhaps thousands of hours.

The Best 2D Real Time Strategy Game Out There

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: June 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Blizzard is one of those companies which toil away quietly only to release masterpiece after masterpiece. Real time strategy wasn't invented by Blizzard, instead they looked at what others had done and made improvements, the end result was Warcraft, which was followed by the hugely successful Starcraft in 1997, then the follow-up Brood War in 1998. They have been assembled here in something called a Battlechest, which is actually just a bigger box, but Battlechest sounds better. They also include the strategy guides for both games, making it an excellent value for the money given how routinely over priced strategy guides are.

Starcraft gives the player command of 3 races: The Terrans, who are allied in a sort of Confederacy and boils down to red necks in space; the Zerg, a race of xenomorphs created by an ancient race known as the Xel-Naga. The Zerg are the ultimate predator and hyper-evolutionary beings; finally we have the Protoss, a race of psionic and technological masters, but were also created by the Xel-Naga. Each race has 10 missions that the player must complete, enabling them to `win' as each race while a larger story unfolds.

The Zerg are spreading across the galaxy trying to find the next stage of their evolution, in this case it's the humans whom they plan to absorb in order to gain psionics. The Protoss, aware of the Zerg Overmind and his plans to infest the human colonies, dispatch one of the greatest warrior templars-Tassadar, to deal with the threat. But when he discovers that the humans have potential, he refuses to incinerate the infested planets. The Terrans meanwhile are in the midst of the revolution as Governor Mensk intends on becoming Emperor Mensk by leading a renegade faction of humans known as the Sons Of Korhol. The game also introduces a host of unforgettable characters like Tassadar, Fenix, James Raynor, and Sarah Kerrigan.

While graphics may begin to appear a little dated, they are well detailed and colorful even though the game does not have any 3D support. What this also means is that they game will run on slower machines like Pentium 90s. It has both Internet and Network support, and both Starcraft and Broodwar include a native campaign editor that enables creative players to design their own missions to share with friends. Both the sound and the music are first rate, with one of the more enjoyable aspects of the game being the different one-liners delivered by the different characters and vehicles whenever you click on them multiple times. Especially good are the standard Terran Marine, the Science Vessel, and the Dropship.

Game play, however, is second to none in the RTS arena. All three of the races are exceptionally well balanced between each other, though the humans are by far the most versatile and solid. The Zerg regenerate damage and can be `built' quickly, but aren't as tough as the humans so they make up for it in greater numbers. The Protoss are the toughest of the three races, but their units also take the longest to build and cannot be repaired if damaged. And one of the more fun aspects of Broodwar is using Prostoss Dark Templars to mind control enemy units, such as the Terran SCV or Zerg Gatherer, with it you can then build and control all of the Terran or Zerg units as well.

Starcraft delivers it all: Terrific story, unsurpassed game play, great and often funny CG full motion video, and replayability. No two missions are alike, and range from capture, search and destroy, to all out warfare that will take hours to complete. End missions are inhumanly tough, forcing the player to really think about what units he should build and how he should use them. The game rewards success with more missions, especially considering that between the two, there are well over one hundred multi-player maps contained on the disks as well. However, as with all internet multi-player games, beware of dirty filthy stinking rotten cheaters.

Straight up, this is the best game within its class, outmatching even Command & Conquer who really created the genre in the first place. Starcraft's sense of humor, epic story and scale, coupled with Blizzard's uncompromising production values make for a truly memorable game, one that delivers hours of play in a well thought out universe. This game is pure fun!

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