Starcraft 64

 Nintendo 64
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 62
  3. Negative: 9 out of 62
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  1. AlexP.
    Oct 25, 2006
    5
    Unfortunately, this game is nowhere near as good as the PC version. It is harder to control, and it seems slower than the PC version. .
  2. TraceyW.
    Jun 8, 2001
    0
    This game sucks!! PC is better.
  3. JoshuaC.
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    I need to buy this game can any one help me i only have $22.
  4. Fox
    Jul 5, 2001
    0
    This game blows; learn how to play a real startegy game.
  5. Mr.suckAlot
    Nov 2, 2002
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  6. DanielS.
    Jul 6, 2001
    9
    This is a great game. If you love stratedy and killing the computer, you will love this game
  7. DanN.
    Oct 26, 2001
    9
    Totally awesome strategy game! Even as good as the PC version!
  8. GregV.
    May 30, 2001
    10
    I really like the two human player multiplayer option because you can team up against the computer. I really liked this game.
  9. MattB.
    Aug 8, 2001
    9
    It's great...play it all the time.
  10. KeganG.
    Aug 8, 2001
    10
    Starcraft is awesome, fun but challenging. It has plenty of cheats and the multiplayer is the best.
  11. JenosC.
    Nov 20, 2001
    10
    This game RULES!!! Though it is way better on computer it still is a lot of fun on multiplayer missions against all your buds.
  12. JonathanO.
    Oct 24, 2001
    10
    This game is an exellent strategy game. You never get bored of it....also I find it better than the PC version
  13. IsaacH.
    Jun 20, 2001
    10
    I really like this game, I've never played it on the PC but I'm sure it's as good.
  14. ChadK.
    Feb 28, 2002
    10
    This game ROCks!!!!! Yes, it is challenging, but that's the fun!
  15. DarcyD.
    Apr 5, 2002
    10
    I love this game, but I wish grathic were a bit better.
  16. CammeronJ.
    Sep 6, 2002
    10
    This game is soo tight there are none better.
  17. Starfire
    Oct 23, 2007
    7
    I really enjoyed playing it, not having a PC- but definitely, despiter being a good port, it's much better on a PC, where the graphics are clearer and control is a lot easier. Still, an impressive port which gave more people the chance to play this and did it's best within the N64 limitations.
  18. Sir.PimpsAlot
    Dec 19, 2001
    10
    I really like this game but it's not as good as the PC Starcraft.
  19. JamesW.
    Jul 26, 2001
    10
    This game kicks. I'm still trying to get invinciblity, and its challenging. I love challenging games.
  20. ThomasS.
    Nov 2, 2002
    10
    Rented a lot, wasn't as good as the computer game, but the magic was still there.
  21. NathanA.
    Mar 22, 2002
    9
    This game kicks ass no matter what you play it on. If you haven't played it on PC, do it it's worth it. I would definitely play it on 64 also if I had no choice.
  22. KrazyMiNdeD
    Nov 28, 2001
    10
    It RUlEs!!!
  23. Andromeda138
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
    Don't not play this version. Play on PC. The game and how it was created is not playable on this version. It's not that the developers did a bad job, its just that this should have never been produced. There is no way to take a game that uses a full keyboard and mouse and move it to to a console that uses a joystick and a few buttons. It completely ruins the experience and what you're ableDon't not play this version. Play on PC. The game and how it was created is not playable on this version. It's not that the developers did a bad job, its just that this should have never been produced. There is no way to take a game that uses a full keyboard and mouse and move it to to a console that uses a joystick and a few buttons. It completely ruins the experience and what you're able to do in the game. I remember as a kid showing my sister Starcraft through the 64 version and it completely ruined their experience and perception of the game.… Expand
  24. Johnny_Seagull
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    It's sure not as good as the PC version, but SC64 was a great substitute while waiting for my brother to finish up on the computer when I was a kid. I'll start by listing the few things this version did better than its PC big brother; BIGGER ARMIES! Yes, undoubtedly my favourite feature of SC64 was that the grouping size was expanded from 12 units to... 24? 18? Honestly can't remember theIt's sure not as good as the PC version, but SC64 was a great substitute while waiting for my brother to finish up on the computer when I was a kid. I'll start by listing the few things this version did better than its PC big brother; BIGGER ARMIES! Yes, undoubtedly my favourite feature of SC64 was that the grouping size was expanded from 12 units to... 24? 18? Honestly can't remember the exact number, it's been a while. The other high note was that SC64 contained the entire game; as in all six campaigns, including Brood War. This made it a nice contained package without needing to buy/install both the base game and expansion (There was no editor, however).
    Aaaaaand now to the bad. It's ugly... one of StarCraft's strengths was always its great design work, but on SC64, the visuals really do suffer. Perhaps the biggest issue, however, is framerate. For small maps and missions the game works fine, but by the time you reach the huge missions toward the end of the Brood War campaigns, the framerate becomes almost unplayably low. The same is the case for multiplayer. The split screen multiplayer is great for small maps, but large late-game matches suffer terribly.
    At the end of the day StarCraft 64, like every console RTS I've played, just doesn't really come together like it should. With all that said though... I remember it very fondly from a nostalgic viewpoint.    … Expand
  25. xXGamerzXx
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    It's nice that we can play starcraft on android with a n64 emulator and a rom of this game
  26. possiblealien
    Aug 5, 2021
    1
    Like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Spider-man 3, and all the newest star wars movies, this game does not need to exist. The PC version is the only viable way to play. If you play Starcraft 64, you're gonna have a bad time
  27. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 12, 2023
    7
    Command & Conquer in space. If that sounds like your bag, you'll be well served.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best N64 Game of 2000
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#8 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
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#16 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    A very playable and engaging, if unattractive, port of the PC game that offers no surprises.
  2. Nintendorks
    80
    The good news is that if you can't play "StarCraft" on your PC, then "StarCraft 64" is the perfect alternative.
  3. CheckOut
    70
    Ultimately, I can only recommend "StarCraft64" to those of you that simply have no other alternative in playing the game.
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