StarCraft
by Blizzard Entertainment
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Product Summary
Brand: Blizzard EntertainmentFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Macintosh, Windows
Model: 03537
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Product features:
- 30 unique missions will challenge you across 3 different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy
- Control any of 3 different species, each with unique units, technologies, attributes, and abilities
- Included Campaign Editor allows players to edit units and create their own campaigns
- StarCraft boasts award-winning advanced control features, such as waypoints and training queues, to provide enhanced gameplay
- Multiplayer games for up to 8 players over IPX Networks and Battle.net, 4 players with Direct Cable Connection, and 2 players with modem Connection
- Razer Pro Click v1.6--1600 dpi Mouse for Mac/PC
- PC Gamer (1-year)
- Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac ( 967664-0403 )
- Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller
Video Game Reviews of StarCraft
Customer Review: Nice game, even with the old graphics
Summary: 5 Stars
"Starcraft" is a strategy game. It takes place in the year 2499, when humanity uses all Earth's resources. Humanity travels then to other planets to survive.
But life in other planets is hard. The resources are rare and difficult to be obtained. To complete the disgrace, two others alien races keep attacking the small and limited human colony: the Zerg and the Protoss.
Humans start to fight against them, creating a race for the conquest of the Universe.
A problem comes up after sometime living in other planets. Humans' democracy starts to get worse and worse. A group of rebels is created, and conflicts in the already bad human society start to grow.
And then, something totally unexpected comes up. A secret that would make humans get mad with the politicians and install the chaos in the society. The adventure starts then...
The game is an action and strategy game. You are like a commander: you have to take fast decisions, make tactics and strategies before the enemies destroy you. It makes the game a bit tense, but also very exciting.
It's not easy in the start; you lose a lot of times until you learn some things: how to be fast, tactics, what units you should train etc... You can play online with or against people. You'll never learn everything, because there will always be someone with new ideas, that can even beat the most experienced player. That's why the game is good; you'll always have to improve yourself. Besides, the best players get famous and even earn a reasonable amount of money.
I feel a bit tense while I'm playing it, but I feel much more excited than tense. I really enjoy the game; it brings me a lot of fun. And I get very happy when I win, of course!
Description of StarCraft
As the military leader of our species, the player must gather the resources to train and expand the military and lead them to victory in a battle for land and power, as human exiles in the far-future struggle to survive on the rim of the galaxy. Engage in three different campaigns and 30 different missions in the battle for control over the fate of the galaxy.Blizzard's release of StarCraft was eagerly anticipated by Real Time Strategy fans, and with good reason. Instead of two similarly powered enemies facing off, the three distinct races in StarCraft have unique capabilities and strategies. Everyone still competes in the RTS genre's typical race for resources, but that's the only shared trait. Terrans can move their bulky mechanized bases as necessary, while the reptilian Zerg grow their colonies and warriors from mutating larvae. Meanwhile, the noble Protoss warp in equipment from their home world using psionic powers.
Not only does Blizzard juggle the races' playability and match it with superb art and sound effects, it also weaves together an engrossing three-act plot. Early on, as a Terran Magistrate, you spend a breathtaking 30 minutes defending against a Zerg onslaught. As the story unfolds around you, you'll experience the Zerg's hive mentality, and decipher the mysterious Protoss by the game's dramatic conclusion.
Missions vary in scope and are effectively framed with dialogue, chapter screens, and in-mission exposition. Multiplayer is also very well represented by Blizzard's own free battle.net service. If you'd rather play over a local-area network, StarCraft will generously "spawn" up to seven copies so your friends can join in. --Jack Gardiner
StarCraft puts you in charge of a small group of humans exiled to the edge of the galaxy. Your mission is to acquire the resources needed to train and expand your military to defend against the Confederate Nations, who are also battling for control of the galaxy's precious resources. This game is designed for multiplayer use.
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