Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

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  1. res0nancer
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Отличный заход на что-то приземленное, хоть и в космическом сеттинге. Персонажи, их взаимодействия, вопросы возникающие по мере продвижения по сюжету - не оставляют равнодушным. Первое дополнение имеет отличный старт, но к сожалению, по моим личным ощущениям, планка быстро падает с каждым дополнением.
    Геймплей на любителя жанра, коим я давно не являюсь. Если хочется сюжета и ваши игровые    Отличный заход на что-то приземленное, хоть и в космическом сеттинге. Персонажи, их взаимодействия, вопросы возникающие по мере продвижения по сюжету - не оставляют равнодушным. Первое дополнение имеет отличный старт, но к сожалению, по моим личным ощущениям, планка быстро падает с каждым дополнением.
    Геймплей на любителя жанра, коим я давно не являюсь. Если хочется сюжета и ваши игровые сессии оттого будут долгими - готовьтесь по 50 раз строить одно и тоже каждый раз, когда начинается миссия, что в какой-то момент стало невыносимым для меня.    … Expand
  2. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  3. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  4. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Лучшая стратегия с самым удобным управлением, которое еще и можно настроить для себя! Самый крутой сюжет и кампания! Игра просто великолепна!
  5. Rob-Piton
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Good example of good quality game, good campaigne, I am still playing sc2 in 2022 in customs
  6. Demon2017
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    Самая лучшая стратегия. Единственная проблема, что игру поделили на 3 эпизода, они хоть и длинные и тянут на отдельные игры, но все равно, это немного сбивает понимание сюжета.
  7. FabricioNery
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The best game of its kind, with a very good story and captivating characters in a strategy game. With excellent balance between troops
  8. EvilTiger
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best RTS game ever. The story, main characters, battles, gameplayes - all is good in this game. Thee ladder system in online mode is good, but not perfect. Good game.… Expand
  9. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Starcraft 2 is the standard of strategy. This is probably the last masterpiece game from Blizzard.

    Absolutely everything was good in Starcraft.
  10. Amorph0us
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    Probably the Blizzard's game with the most quality. Despite being Blizzard's answer to 40k, the design, story and world setting is really interesting. Complex mechanics make you enjoy the game after some time of training. This is not actually bad, but a matter of taste.
  11. Kotofon
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty — продолжение культовой StarCraft. В отличие от предыдущей игры серии, StarCraft II выполнен в трёхмерной графике. Как и в StarCraft, основной акцент в игре делается на добыче ресурсов и многочисленных сражениях. Добывая ресурсы, игрок получает средства для строительства зданий, которые могут производить боевые единицы и улучшать их. Главное назначениеStarCraft II: Wings of Liberty — продолжение культовой StarCraft. В отличие от предыдущей игры серии, StarCraft II выполнен в трёхмерной графике. Как и в StarCraft, основной акцент в игре делается на добыче ресурсов и многочисленных сражениях. Добывая ресурсы, игрок получает средства для строительства зданий, которые могут производить боевые единицы и улучшать их. Главное назначение боевых единиц — добыча ресурсов и атака противника. Цель игрока — уничтожить все здания противника (но необязательно все боевые единицы).… Expand
  12. AlecProOne
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Games of all Time. A real Masterpiece!
    Perfection nearly from the bottom to the end.    … Expand
  13. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    if u are a fan of rts games there is nothing better than this so 10 out of 10 SP is just great as well
  14. Tomle1202
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    StarCraft II is a masterclass real-time strategy game that rightfully deserves all the attention given to it.
  15. MetalJunkie
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    The best RTS that ever existed. Period.

    They don't make games like this anymore. Now that Blizzard has been merged with Activision, there's no hope that Blizzard will come up with any game with an ounce of finesse and decent story.

    Guess I'll play this to the day I die.

    En Taro Zaratul !!!
  16. endisni
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    Utterly immersive.

    Graphics are cock on, the audio is very good and the point and click gameplay using just a mouse for me is perfect. Tons of additional content in the form of levels and loads of ways to affect the gameplay.

    Still play this today.
  17. DaPonti
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    My only complaint about Wings of Liberty is the scale of the campaign story. In Starcraft and Brood war, 3 races were fighting for supremacy of the sector. Here, you're a small rebellion fighting for scraps.
    Apart from that, the campaign is actually great, with a lot of variations and a good progress mechanism.
    Blizzard tried hard for both single and multiplayer to make the game    My only complaint about Wings of Liberty is the scale of the campaign story. In Starcraft and Brood war, 3 races were fighting for supremacy of the sector. Here, you're a small rebellion fighting for scraps.
    Apart from that, the campaign is actually great, with a lot of variations and a good progress mechanism.
    Blizzard tried hard for both single and multiplayer to make the game approachable, but it remains very challenging to master. It is definitely varied and more challenging than the original Starcraft.    … Expand
  18. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    We were waiting for it for so long. Such an amazing continuation of the story.
  19. Eaisworse
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    I've 3850 hours in this and the other three DLS's (Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the void and The Nova Campaign) and on the online mode. This is by far the best RTS game that I have played (I played a lot of RTS games, like Age one, two and three (the original and remasterd versions) and all c&c games). The A.I is by far one of the best, the online mode is fantastic (don't play on KoreanI've 3850 hours in this and the other three DLS's (Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the void and The Nova Campaign) and on the online mode. This is by far the best RTS game that I have played (I played a lot of RTS games, like Age one, two and three (the original and remasterd versions) and all c&c games). The A.I is by far one of the best, the online mode is fantastic (don't play on Korean servers, you gonna lose). The performance is also good I get over 300 FPS on ultra settings (Gtx 970, without V-Sync). The voice actors have down great work. I never had bugs. The first part/DLC is the three (Wings of Liberty), for me this is the best campaign of all, but the others are also worth it. But it if you like RTS games and like the future setting… Expand
  20. MadnessisRising
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Starcraft 2: WoL has by far the best campaign of all 4! Also the multiplayer was something new back then. Fantastic game!
  21. Marko91
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    10 years later and I keep playing this game regularly. Definitely the best RTS out there.
    The campaign is great and the story is nice although the tone of it was made to appeal to younger audiences as well, but I am ok with it.
  22. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Very good real-time strategy, one of the real-time strategies that I played the most. Fans of the original game seem to be very divided in their score, but all I can say it was worth the money.
  23. Spider_7
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Most played game all time for me. Online mode is addictive. I never cared about campaign too much.
  24. HealedDog
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    A very great game with unbelievable depth, graphics still beautiful 10 years after release and a very grown up and well alive community.
    A few inevitable minor bugs, like absolutely every online game ever, but nothing gamebreaking.
    (Talking bout multiplayer of course, because otherwise why are you playing Starcraft after all)
  25. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Pretty much the best you can do out of Rts. Campaing is super fun. Finished it like 5 times at this point. And will comeback to it more in years :)
  26. Flemat
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    9/10

    A very good game.
    Was a huge fan to the original Starcraft and Brood war. Was hyped when it was announced and came out. Solid story and campaign, and just as good multiplayer. Its almost starcraft 1 but with better graphics and sounds and some general changes.
  27. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    I'm gonna give it a perfect 10. Loved the Campaign, loved it. The graphics and feel of the game.
  28. Sal1k
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game, but 9 is the best that I can give because of rank system. And, I think that this game can have third part! (Hope it will be!)… Expand
  29. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Great, great story. The game is addictive, worry about the main characters. Definitely 9 points.
  30. Sean-M
    May 27, 2020
    8
    Great strategy game, great story and level design. I give it an 8 out of 10.
  31. Rimpy1996
    May 23, 2020
    9
    Meticulously designed, balanced effects, ineffable storyline and an egregious supervillan!
  32. Canadian_Blakon
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    this game has some of the most cool features out there today [2020] the only real complaint by me is the graphics i mean there not that bad you know [crashing] but other than that i think it's amazing game

    and the creators of starcraft are awesome
  33. JBWSpieletester
    Mar 9, 2020
    8
    Erstelle deine Basis!

    • Am besten gefallen hat mir, dass ich mit meinem Mutterschiff andere belästigen konnte. • Ich habe entdeckt, dass das Game sehr viel Spaß macht, wenn man zusammen durch alle durchrusht. • Ich hatte viel Spaß beim Craften und Verbessern des Mutterschiffs. • Wenn ich etwas ändern könnte, würde ich mehr Fahrzeuge hinzufügen. • Zum ersten Mal habe ich fiese Aliens    Erstelle deine Basis!

    • Am besten gefallen hat mir, dass ich mit meinem Mutterschiff andere belästigen konnte.
    • Ich habe entdeckt, dass das Game sehr viel Spaß macht, wenn man zusammen durch alle durchrusht.
    • Ich hatte viel Spaß beim Craften und Verbessern des Mutterschiffs.
    • Wenn ich etwas ändern könnte, würde ich mehr Fahrzeuge hinzufügen.
    • Zum ersten Mal habe ich fiese Aliens gespielt.
    • Ich habe nicht verstanden, wie das Spiel funktioniert.
    • Besonders mies war, als ich überraschend in der Base gekillt wurde.    … Expand
  34. Magjk
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Игра бесплатная, игра большая, игра интересная, игра атмосферная, красивая графика 14 из 10.
  35. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    The game suprised me with how interesting and good the story was. Multiplayer is also great.
  36. laertan
    Feb 7, 2020
    8
    Awesome cinematic, great balance, various missions, decent plot, return of loved characters, nice management of the troops. Also I like ideas with achievments & icons. God damn it, I wrote it and now I want to play it again :)
  37. JesterTRT
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Such an old game now... And it still holds up. After playing other RTS, I still find myself returning to Starcraft. I've played this game to death back when it first launched, and every year I return to it.

    A lot of other RTS games always try to over complicate the games. So I like the simplicity, yet still huge variety that Starcraft offers. The campaign mode is actually good for an    Such an old game now... And it still holds up. After playing other RTS, I still find myself returning to Starcraft. I've played this game to death back when it first launched, and every year I return to it.

    A lot of other RTS games always try to over complicate the games. So I like the simplicity, yet still huge variety that Starcraft offers.

    The campaign mode is actually good for an RTS. Each three class, now with their own campaign as well. But main characters to follow their storylines. And of course, the many many custom maps and mods, arcade modes, and now the really fun co-op mode!

    I wish they'd expand upon the co-op mode and make some 4 player co-op modes. And then redo an entire full campaign with a co-op mode. I'd love to go through the campaign, gaining gas and mats and money, just like the normal campaign. But only with a friend. Upgrading our units differently as we go. And take on a full co-op campaign.    … Expand
  38. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Sequel on of the best RTS games in history, which I never played.
    That's why I give a chance to this one and I was not disappointed.
    Great gameplay, MP and campaign.
    What more do you want :)
  39. Ignattanto
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    за последние 10 лет это лучшая кампания в которую я играл. Плюсы: 1-отличный сюжет. 2-отличная фирменная озвучка и анимация персонажей. 3-общая красота мира. 4-много пасхалок!!!! 5-мне очень понравилась возможность 2 веток исследования. Ладно один минус-музыка на 4 из 5за последние 10 лет это лучшая кампания в которую я играл. Плюсы: 1-отличный сюжет. 2-отличная фирменная озвучка и анимация персонажей. 3-общая красота мира. 4-много пасхалок!!!! 5-мне очень понравилась возможность 2 веток исследования. Ладно один минус-музыка на 4 из 5
  40. SilverOrlov
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    This game has become a very big breath of very fresh air in the strategy genre. I would say that for me it is the best real-time strategy about battles. The continuation of the cult story of the first game, made in a new, very beautiful and stylish graphics. All movements, animations, sounds and music are made at the highest level as Blizzard only can do. The plot and cut-scenes of theThis game has become a very big breath of very fresh air in the strategy genre. I would say that for me it is the best real-time strategy about battles. The continuation of the cult story of the first game, made in a new, very beautiful and stylish graphics. All movements, animations, sounds and music are made at the highest level as Blizzard only can do. The plot and cut-scenes of the game make you constantly watch and delve into, like a some good movie or book. Such a strategy seems to be for the most part in a single structure (battles on a limited area in the form of a map), but many levels in this game are something unique with their own ideas. And the rest, what are just battles with the bases, are still made so, that they are never boring, and you do not think that they are similar. In this game, absolutely everything is perfect.… Expand
  41. matdimond
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
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  42. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Great RTS with a good story. Each faction plays in a unique while still being balanced.
  43. Red_Spectre
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    If you like Real Time Strategy, games this is one of the best ones.
    There are so many different ways to play Starcraft.
  44. tandriotti
    May 1, 2019
    10
    The classic is back on an epic Masterpiece. The story, characters, plot, units, visuals, everything is just amazing, the kind of game I come back to play again from time to time.

    Unfortunately, I can't rate the multiplayer experience because I'm pretty bad at multiplayer :P
  45. TBT
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    The classic real time strategy franchise with incredibly well balanced factions, frenetic action. This is a game that can be played for years, like chess. It has redefined the genre and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

    Regarding the creative direction, it's a fine-tune sci-fi world, charming and brutal: beautiful aesthetics, charismatic units (something that's often    The classic real time strategy franchise with incredibly well balanced factions, frenetic action. This is a game that can be played for years, like chess. It has redefined the genre and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

    Regarding the creative direction, it's a fine-tune sci-fi world, charming and brutal: beautiful aesthetics, charismatic units (something that's often lacking in the RTA genre), great soundtrack. The player is transported into the future, whether you pick the Terrans, the Zergs or the Protoss.    … Expand
  46. RTS-Lover
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    In my opinion, the best RTS game so far.
    Great multiplayer with unlimited replayabilty, great campaign and co-op scenarios. Top notch controls, good pathfinding and the best AI on the RTS market.
  47. GameJoin
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    A great game, no doubt about it. Classic RTS's golden boy no1.
    Enjoyable campaign and great multiplayer. It's quite hard to get in to at the beginning though, and in my opinion the base building is too APM demanding.
  48. Graham67722
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    It surpasses Starcraft which is not easy to do. The single player is very interactive and top notch with brilliant humor added in. The multiplayer is incredible and intellectual. It is a game you can get years of fun play out of and one of the best strategy games all time with Rome total war.
  49. YoloSwag4Doge
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    I've never played the first StarCraft and judging by how the game was reviewed by some, it seems that's advantageous, because everything was fresh for me. I can definitely see why some people would be less than impressed with the gameplay. I haven't played a ton of MP, but it seems most of your attention is spent on building and teching properly. You're essentially just trying to amass aI've never played the first StarCraft and judging by how the game was reviewed by some, it seems that's advantageous, because everything was fresh for me. I can definitely see why some people would be less than impressed with the gameplay. I haven't played a ton of MP, but it seems most of your attention is spent on building and teching properly. You're essentially just trying to amass a blob quicker than your enemy so you can wipe them out in one sweep, with rushing being the sort of tactic that either wins or loses you the game. There's virtually no grand scale strategizing and the unit's overall low time to kill makes micro managing counterproductive unless done incredibly quickly.

    I've mainly just been playing the co-op modes and campaign, especially since most of the community at this point is god-tier. For being an 8 year old game at the time of writing, I'm actually really impressed with how much quality and content this game has. The graphics have held up well, though the units are all quite small, meaning you can't really see much in the way of detail anyways. The cut scenes are plentiful and are very high grade ascetically, giving them a distinct movie quality. These days devs, (due to cost cutting publisher execs), generally try to avoid cut scenes altogether. So getting really crisp, sci-fi cinema is a real treat.

    I understand that the campaign won't be for everyone, (especially if you find the SC gameplay boring), but they've done an objectively stellar job on fleshing out the campaign with quality content. As you'd expect, the story is built around the gameplay, meaning it's relatively generic and filled to the brim with tropes and cliches. (I found the main character's romanticized alcoholism pretty cringey, but again it's another trope). You'll notice the universe has a western vibe very similar to Firefly and sci-fi elements that parallel closely to Warhammer 40k, but I personally don't have an issue with this since SC undoubtedly maintains it's own creative spin. Characters, though fairly generic overall, are likable and fit well with the plot. What I really liked is how in between missions you can talk with the various characters you're working with, potentially giving you a more personal connection with them. Despite their noticeable lack of depth, I couldn't help enjoying them anyways because of how they're depicted with having flaws alongside their grit and comradry. I thought this conversation feature to be a really nice touch given how RTS's often cheap out on fleshing out their campaigns.

    If you find the gameplay enjoyable, then you'll notice how well done the missions are. Each map is distinguishable, being set in a wide range of worldly environments. Though the primary formula is usually to build a base and defeat X, each mission involves it's own set of narrative objectives that have their own twists to accomplish, with optional side objectives to complete if you want to keep things interesting. Some missions involve controlling heroes with special abilities and though I found these missions to be fairly easy, they were fun and memorable. While the plot certainly accommodates for the creative gameplay designs in ways that are extremely unrealistic, even for a sci-fi setting, the two still synergize really well. Overall, I was amazed with how effectively the devs were able to come up with different spins that make each mission it's own.

    Lastly, there's a lot of substance put into differentiating the three races. The terran have a combination of components seen in a plethora of other sci-fi universes, such as mechanical armor, mechanized walkers and troop drop pods. Their build elements mirror that seen in other RTS games. The protos, an alien race, remind me a lot of Halo's covenant or 40k's eldar, with their advanced technology, shielding and arrogant demeanor. Their units and build functions are in some cases considerably different from the terrans.

    The zerg though just blow me away. They're very similar to 40k's tyranids in their overall design, but the craftsmanship put into them is incredible. Each unit is distinct, and appropriately disgusting to look at with their insectoid appearances. A lot of their units have very unique functions and the way their build system works is not only inventive, but perfectly fitting for the bio-technological theme they have. I couldn't get over how much I enjoyed playing the zerg campaign, (additionally priced DLC), and how much their play style aligns with the game's horde focused functionality.

    The additional DLC campaigns feature the same content excellence and polish seen in the first. I bought them all at half price and they're all well worth it. If you didn't like the terran campaign, then you won't like them either, as it's really the exact same formula with new characters, a continuation of the plot and more of the ingenious level designs.

    Overall, SC2 is filled with grade A content and holds up well even today.    … Expand
  50. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  51. angelss_13
    May 11, 2017
    8
    Grandioso juego de estrategia en tiempo real. La jugabilidad estratégica y la historia son bastante buenas, sobre todo la primera, que fue perfeccionada; pero perdió el tono oscuro y crudo, casi de terror espacial que caracterizaba a su progenitor, quien también le supera en su banda sonora.
  52. Ruegrong
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    After a long wait starcraft 2 has finally arrived. The campaign is very satisfying with the unlock of new units making multiple playt hroughs very fun. I was very satisfied with the ending of this game. The multiplayer is also very fun
  53. infestedasuka
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    People who criticize Starcraft 2 probably lack the ability to play it. The learning curve is huge. The ingenious way in which the metagame was developed by players and developers is amazing. Balancing has always been an issue but they put work into it. In the end, someone will always complain about this and that. The story was amazing, although somethings could have been better developed.People who criticize Starcraft 2 probably lack the ability to play it. The learning curve is huge. The ingenious way in which the metagame was developed by players and developers is amazing. Balancing has always been an issue but they put work into it. In the end, someone will always complain about this and that. The story was amazing, although somethings could have been better developed. Overall, a must have game.… Expand
  54. lexblow
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    Never played the multiplayer, im not that skilled. But i simply loved the story of it and all expansions. Very good story telling, and the campaign is great too.
  55. DeusXCom
    Jul 11, 2016
    8
    Original Starcraft is legendary and to this day one of the best RTS games of all time, combining 3 completely different, yet perfectly balanced races. SC2 is a nice revival of this classic for younger generations, in case of Wings of Liberty with very nice terran story campaign. Every single mission is fun and with different flavour, intermissions on Hyperion, research, interacting withOriginal Starcraft is legendary and to this day one of the best RTS games of all time, combining 3 completely different, yet perfectly balanced races. SC2 is a nice revival of this classic for younger generations, in case of Wings of Liberty with very nice terran story campaign. Every single mission is fun and with different flavour, intermissions on Hyperion, research, interacting with other crew members etc. is a cool addition. I'm looking forward to other chapters and I hope they will keep or even improve on this quality. The only complaint is separation into 3 parts, forcing you to buy main game and 2 DLCs, there were times in history when this wasn't needed, SC1 had all 3 campaigns from the start, so it's just a sad observation of where the gaming industry went. 8/10… Expand
  56. macattack11
    May 14, 2016
    10
    An incredibly exciting and deep combat system, fantastic competitive multiplayer along with single player campaign and bang for you buck make this the greatest RTS game of all time.
  57. hpw182
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    El videojuego contiene una historia que me encanta, la jugabilidad es muy buena, te deja tomar ciertas decisiones en la historia que cambian el curso de los acontecimientos, a pesar de que sólo tiene 3 facciones para elegir están las tres muy cuidadas y completas entrelazando entre sí una trama muy buena.

    La jugabilidad es bastante buena, y el modo campaña me resultó bastante bueno, a    El videojuego contiene una historia que me encanta, la jugabilidad es muy buena, te deja tomar ciertas decisiones en la historia que cambian el curso de los acontecimientos, a pesar de que sólo tiene 3 facciones para elegir están las tres muy cuidadas y completas entrelazando entre sí una trama muy buena.

    La jugabilidad es bastante buena, y el modo campaña me resultó bastante bueno, a parte de que la dificultad del juego te hará exprimir tu cerebro en las dificultades más altas, para mí el mejor juego de estrategia futurista.    … Expand
  58. Jaliver
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty is the perfect sequel to a legendary RTS game. The mechanics for the most part remain unchanged with the addition of several new units, abilities, amazing story and visuals all on top of a very smooth experience. No bugs that I could find, excellent matchmaking choices with very diverse multiplayer options for all sorts of gamers. Wings of Liberty is anStarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty is the perfect sequel to a legendary RTS game. The mechanics for the most part remain unchanged with the addition of several new units, abilities, amazing story and visuals all on top of a very smooth experience. No bugs that I could find, excellent matchmaking choices with very diverse multiplayer options for all sorts of gamers. Wings of Liberty is an ultimate addition to anyone's PC gaming collection.… Expand
  59. CaptainBounty
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    If blizzard is good at anything, it surely is RTS. They used the old formular and applied it on another flagship-brands of their company. The outcome is a great competetive game, interesting campaign and vast loads of user created funmaps. They took what was good in SC, added some more good stuff, and pressed it into SC2. Hell, it about time!
  60. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    The proof that RTS games can still be good nowadays. It's not as good as Starcraft : broodwar, gameplay-wise or story-wise but it's definetely really cool visually, very entertaining and it's a lot of fun to learn to master all 3 races, also the multiplayer is extremely competitive.
  61. ComandanteCobra
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Impressive.
    Gameplay is fast and fun ..Blizzard manage to cut out some of the boring time consuming task in old rts game # stunning animated sequences # good story # choise driven plot.
    It's really a good work.
  62. Tuz0
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    The best Real Time Strategy game returned with an overall improvement and brought the RTS genre on a whole other level. Since the Starcraft universe is so complex, Blizzard Entertainment decided to split its successor into 3 games to unfold even more background story.
    The first game of the trilogy features the Terrans, who are a humanlike species. Furthermore players will follow Captain    The best Real Time Strategy game returned with an overall improvement and brought the RTS genre on a whole other level. Since the Starcraft universe is so complex, Blizzard Entertainment decided to split its successor into 3 games to unfold even more background story.
    The first game of the trilogy features the Terrans, who are a humanlike species. Furthermore players will follow Captain James Raynor and his crew through a rebellion against the Terran Dominion. The Storytelling is outstanding in this one since it is told interactively. The story of the game is just breathtaking, from the beginning until the end of the game since it engages the player to interactively explore the background story.
    Everything in this game is top-notch, for example the character design makes every character very approaching, lively and reasonable and at the same time the music is outstandingly spirited. It feels incredibly smooth playing this game compared to its predecessor and even more fun with playing the story campaign. Every single mission is well-thought-out, considering that in over 20 missions it never feels the same nor it ever gets boring. All in all there is nearly nothing to complain about this game except the graphics. Nevertheless every gamer should at least try playing this one.    … Expand
  63. Thecod796
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    this game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAERthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRRthis game is so returded MINECR%AFT IS BETTAER RRRRRRRR… Expand
  64. kresa3333
    Oct 19, 2015
    10
    The best campaign i had ever played in a strategy game. I never seen such an interactive single player, gives you the feeling that you are playing Mass Effect or something lol.
    The story isnt ground breaking but its definitely good enough for what it is, and all of the cool stuff, the unique missions and everything else makes up for it big time.
  65. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    I was bought this for my twenty seventh birthday by my friends and initially I thought the mechanics were weak - throw down some 'rax and hold 'a'... follow this up with an all in at 5 or 6... This tactic was applied by and against us successfully until we became able to defend and give a proper account.
  66. DREST
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Great graphics and beautiful cutscenes, great gameplay, great campaign missions and great and enjoyable continuation to the story from the first one. It's really a great game.
  67. Zerg_King
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Best real time strategy I ever played. I still play it on a regular basis, it's fun, it's amazing, it's fluid, there are always thousands of players online in multiplayer.

    Of course I gave it 10!
  68. Darium
    May 27, 2015
    9
    This game is pretty good. The game is very hard to get a hang of, with many different mechanics. But it still rocks as a strategy game and beats all the iPad ones. Stuff like Clash of Clans and Total Conquest falls to the side with this, a perfect strategy game. The games visuals still hold up very well, and the game is worth a look.
  69. Sting_RD
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    The game has amazing graphics. The game itself contains such content that all RTS players crave for and an amazing economy system, the units we're amazing to discover. Trust me, its a great RTS Game.
  70. Lolzorz11
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    Test review please ignore Test review please ignore Test review please ignore Test review please ignore Test review please ignore Test review please ignore Test review please ignore
  71. whatever523
    Mar 28, 2015
    8
    I bought this game for the single player and wasn't disappointed. Story is decent enough, the combat is really fun and it's technically well made all around.
  72. mulv81
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Great RTS game. I spent months training to get better at this game and still couldn't make it to Master league. There's a single-player compagin too, but I never saw it myself, I just bought this game to play the best multiplayer RTS available today.
  73. WhiteTigerRO
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    I like this game very much,it's a RTS game,you need to think fast,good graphics,good gameplay,this games deserves his money,if u like RTS games buy Starcraft 2
  74. Robb-Fury
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    Well then where do I start? Do you like StarCraft? Do you like Blizzard? Do you like RTS? Are you korean? Are you human? If you answered yes to any of these questions then buy this game right away! It takes everything the original Starcraft did and cranked it to 11. The graphics while not Crysis are still stunning the gameplay runs smooth as silk, even if you average 400 APM. The story isWell then where do I start? Do you like StarCraft? Do you like Blizzard? Do you like RTS? Are you korean? Are you human? If you answered yes to any of these questions then buy this game right away! It takes everything the original Starcraft did and cranked it to 11. The graphics while not Crysis are still stunning the gameplay runs smooth as silk, even if you average 400 APM. The story is magnificent. the multiplayer is still a god amongst games. (Even when you get pwned by Koreans). There isn't much I can say about this game that hasn't been said, sure there are a few balance issues (Brotoss, Marauders etc..) that should just add to the challenge and make you get good. In conclusion to this short review i would say buy it because it is probably one of the best games in the world right now this review has been made short purely because I wouldn't do this game any justice, just play it and see what I mean.… Expand
  75. WarcraftAwesome
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    First of all, this game is probably one of the best games I've ever played. Along with its multiplayer, competitions as well as real time strategy, it's no wonder it is one of the best Real Time Strategy games in the market.
  76. ThoughtsinChaos
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    All I could have asked for out of StarCraft 2, it has given me over the last 4 years.

    It gives me the same rush I had when playing the original and/or other classic RTS games from the 90s and early 2000s, but in a more refined engine where you're not having to fight the UI or able to exploit the game with turtling tactics. The skirmish multiplayer encourages you to be more aggressive    All I could have asked for out of StarCraft 2, it has given me over the last 4 years.

    It gives me the same rush I had when playing the original and/or other classic RTS games from the 90s and early 2000s, but in a more refined engine where you're not having to fight the UI or able to exploit the game with turtling tactics.

    The skirmish multiplayer encourages you to be more aggressive than previous iterations where strong defenses would win, meaning the game moves at a faster pace. This is perfect for people looking for a quick game that's also fun and requires some intuitiveness. The custom game/modding scene has also become more robust now, with 'slower' game options available like tower defenses and rpgs.

    Mind you, I would have immensily enjoyed SC2 even if the single player was a disappointment, but I know some people are more geared for the solo experience. SC2 does a much better job than the average RTS, giving the most cinematic experience possible and having story driven missions. Blizzard was ambitious as they possibly could have for the single player campaign.

    My only disappointments are very minor, like some missions not favoring creativity (especially on brutal mode), and the sound design not being as superb as it was in the original StarCraft. Lore buffs may also be able to poke fun at the "Blizzard cliches" that are used.

    If you are an RTS buff this game should be in your collection already. I've heard that some have avoided SC2 for psuedo-political reasons. It requires an online connection, which may be a nuisance to some, but LAN play in multiplayer games has pretty much been dead for a while. I applaud Blizzard however, for doing just about everything else right in regards to accommodating the player - updating the UI, improving the chat system, playable in multiple regions, balancing the game at a much faster rate than even the original. I don't always agree with the decisions they make, but if you're in StarCraft for the long haul like I am, you can trust that they will support this game until nobody is playing it (you can still even play the Battle.net 1.0 games).

    Try the Starter Edition and see if you like what you see.    … Expand
  77. sgtdegrandis
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    Well first I think this is the best RTS game we have currently however there are some major problems.
    1. No Lan (It’s pathetic that hackers have made it available but blizzard has not)
    2. Selling each game separately for more $$$ is Bull**** Now for the good in Wings of Liberty the story is epic the maps and units are as always amazing and the upgrade systems is very easy to use and    Well first I think this is the best RTS game we have currently however there are some major problems.
    1. No Lan (It’s pathetic that hackers have made it available but blizzard has not)
    2. Selling each game separately for more $$$ is Bull****

    Now for the good in Wings of Liberty the story is epic the maps and units are as always amazing and the upgrade systems is very easy to use and it shows you what your actually getting before you make the upgrade with a video at least in story mode.

    I don’t really do MP all that much but it works every time I use it.    … Expand
  78. zombiechan
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    A really good game, a sequel to my favorite rts, they kept the competitive feel while adding more features making the game a lot better than the one in my past. It's probably the only game from Blizzard that I had zero issues with.
  79. Jimbles
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    I haven't really played this game a lot, only on my cousins computer for three days when I visited him. I'm not an expert in this type of games and have never played such before, but it was awesome to play it. Even as a noob in this genre this game was fun every minute I played it (SP) and I really do recommend playing this even if you don't like this type of games.
  80. dreadnought
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    A huge game
    memorable and repayable campaign
    working match-making that matches you against an opponent near your skill level
    Arcade and very powerful editor (though high learning curve)
  81. VidyaBum
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    An all-around great game that is also the poorest strategy game I ever played.

    Wonderful cutscenes, characters, voice acting, clearly above what the gaming industry gives, make it a game that I love to watch as much as I should love to play it. Fine graphics and somewhat lame sounds(I can't recall a single non-cutscene song of the game, but the sounds and noises are fine with nothing    An all-around great game that is also the poorest strategy game I ever played.

    Wonderful cutscenes, characters, voice acting, clearly above what the gaming industry gives, make it a game that I love to watch as much as I should love to play it.

    Fine graphics and somewhat lame sounds(I can't recall a single non-cutscene song of the game, but the sounds and noises are fine with nothing special) make it a very, very acceptable game despite its lack of memorable music in any way.

    The problem is with the gameplay.
    Fast-paced as all hell, it gives no defenses because it wants to keep being at top speed.
    It has a very tiny, if existent at all, growth curve and you can beat a super-army with basic units, since the game works on a painfully simplistic principle of "this unit kills that unit".
    Almost no consequential use is made of the terrain or the size of units or the size of armies: you can turn around an entire 150 population army instantly, no movement jams or slowdowns when you have 50 tanks turning around together at the same time. You can get to a high vantage point to shoot enemies and it can be proven useless in less than 5 seconds as enemies will just rush to you from an easily-accessible way up...

    The complexity of the game is quickly shown to be about knowing what units to use and where to send them. While sufficient to make Starcraft II a fun game, it makes its complexity suffer terribly and come off as a simplistic, almost boring RTS. Actually, it IS a boring RTS.
    The element that saves it is the incredibly fast pace it has.

    You will spend all your time micromanaging units cause the AI is too dumb and things such as formations, lines, organisations, or the like, simply don't exist in this very poor RTS. But micromanaging does keep you busy and you're never idle.
    You will have to constantly go back and forth between bases and front lines to direct every unit or group of units and constantly spend time changing your units or forces to fight the enemy with its current weak point. Again, poor and simplistic, but it keeps you busy.
    You will have to keep trying to amass all the resources you can and spend them in units and tech, but you will almost never decide of a good offensive or defensive position as even the hugest possible army can be wiped out in less than a minute and your main job is not to strategise or fool the foe but to keep mashing buttons so that you get all your units in their spots where you need them for attack or defense...

    Every unit's capacity has to be micromanaged and you'll have to shift between them to use them all, adding even more stuff to do, which keeps you busy, but taking away even more capacity for complex thinking or setting up intricate strategies as AGAIN, this game isn't, and doesn't even try to be, a strategy game, as much as it tries to be the fastest-paced "unit creation and control" game there can be.

    Best example I can find to define this game's problem as a strategy game is the missions: you'll have tons of varied and fun objectives and some nice bonuses in all of them, but in almost every single mission without exception, your strategy will be: learn their units, get the units that kill them, keep getting resources and don't stop till victory.
    All the missions are nice and varied, but all the strategies are the same, save a few very rare cases.

    While indiscutably fun and memorable thanks to its great cutscenes and characters, SCII WoL is also the poorest strategy game I've played in my life, and compared to the Command and Conquer series, the Total War series, or other non-"Blizzard RTSes", this is truly the worst strategy game I've played.

    Still loved the cutscenes and effort, still finished it several times, still think it's an all-around very fun game. But it has sucked the soul out of strategy to become another look-at-me-I'm-so-fast-I'm-so-fun game, with simplistic gameplay and functionalities, way less elements of growth or complexity, and way less long-term value than many real strategy games.    … Expand
  82. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    This is the best RTS game I have played. The gameplay is amazing with the best SP of any RTS game I have played. The multiplayer is also very good with the three different races that play differently and unlock a whole lot of strategic potential. It is very fun, satisfying and rewarding to learn to use all three. The plot is very well done and the characters are great and there is lots ofThis is the best RTS game I have played. The gameplay is amazing with the best SP of any RTS game I have played. The multiplayer is also very good with the three different races that play differently and unlock a whole lot of strategic potential. It is very fun, satisfying and rewarding to learn to use all three. The plot is very well done and the characters are great and there is lots of humor in this game.… Expand
  83. jiffypop333
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Blizzard has done it again. After playing and being hooked on the original playing starcraft 2 was great. Playing the campaign was fun. It brought back many old units and introduced some new ones to go along with the mix. The greatness of the original story continues here with Jim Raynors story. Adding difficulty levels is nice as well to make the game itself a little more challenging. TheBlizzard has done it again. After playing and being hooked on the original playing starcraft 2 was great. Playing the campaign was fun. It brought back many old units and introduced some new ones to go along with the mix. The greatness of the original story continues here with Jim Raynors story. Adding difficulty levels is nice as well to make the game itself a little more challenging. The landscapes an movies in the story are great and overall the improvement from 1 to 2 is easily relevant. Online multiplier is also fun as well.… Expand
  84. ElPitooo
    Feb 6, 2014
    9
    Blizzard did again awesome job. They done awesome strategy game with great storyline, which is one of the best in sci- fi genre. But thats not only thing which Blizzard did awesome. Awesome is soundtrack, where you listen classic country and rock music with epic tones in cutscenes. But there is other things, which are great, but that things I not going to tell, cause you must play thisBlizzard did again awesome job. They done awesome strategy game with great storyline, which is one of the best in sci- fi genre. But thats not only thing which Blizzard did awesome. Awesome is soundtrack, where you listen classic country and rock music with epic tones in cutscenes. But there is other things, which are great, but that things I not going to tell, cause you must play this game, for better understanding.… Expand
  85. Destructo
    Jan 24, 2014
    10
    I was bought this for my twenty seventh birthday by my friends and initially I thought the mechanics were weak - throw down some 'rax and hold 'a'... follow this up with an all in at 5 or 6... This tactic was applied by and against us successfully until we became able to defend and give a proper account.

    The on line matchmaking works well - much less than a minute waits. In all honesty    I was bought this for my twenty seventh birthday by my friends and initially I thought the mechanics were weak - throw down some 'rax and hold 'a'... follow this up with an all in at 5 or 6... This tactic was applied by and against us successfully until we became able to defend and give a proper account.

    The on line matchmaking works well - much less than a minute waits. In all honesty sometimes you take a few panning's in a row and other times you'll find it well controlled and a deserved win. The matchmaking gives you a 50/50 win rate over time which helps you to improve your game. When you're taking a real beating it just takes a win to get you back in love with the title.

    If you enjoy single players and you enjoyed the original you'll enjoy this. It's a reasonably interesting story with some good twists. I don't tend to play the campaigns but I completed and replayed this one. The campaign is limited to the Terran race, but the expansion 'Heart of the Swarm' introduces a Zerg campaign along with new units and extra features.

    I can say in all honesty this is my favourite game of all time across all platforms which me and my friends play to this day.    … Expand
  86. faceless-1
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Starcraft 2 is really a great game. Story mode is really great and multiplayer is old Starcraft with better controls. I was really hoping for some new race, but in the end it does not matter and old races are enough.
  87. Maycus
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    At first, if you weren't good at RTS games, it was going to be hard. However, after some time, the game gets funner the better you get. Even the Campaign was good. It was a continuation from Starcraft, and Starcraft: Brood Wars. The Arcade games are good, however, there are few good games around, however I'm sure there will be more good games coming out. The Races you play on Multiplayer,At first, if you weren't good at RTS games, it was going to be hard. However, after some time, the game gets funner the better you get. Even the Campaign was good. It was a continuation from Starcraft, and Starcraft: Brood Wars. The Arcade games are good, however, there are few good games around, however I'm sure there will be more good games coming out. The Races you play on Multiplayer, or even single player (not campaign) were really good and fun and all equal, however with other bonuses.… Expand
  88. Knukkohead
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    A job well done Blizzard, this is everything a fan of Starcraft can dream of, the graphics, the animations, the effects... everything is just amazing, the story is simply great very addictive, i don't see a point of writing a long thought out review about it's pluses and minuses... cause i simply like everything about this game.
  89. makan8
    Sep 22, 2013
    9
    Absolutely amazing, The best RTS ever made!
    Awesome cinematics, Cool story, Intense gameplay, A bit outdated graphics but great particle effects and AMAZING sound design and music :D
    Nuff said, Best RTS ever made!
  90. Schwarzenegger
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    The definition of what a RTS game should be. As simple as that. I play it at minimum graphics: makes it run exceptionally fluid and it even looks better. No crappy 3D orientation in here. It's almost as you were playing a good old 2D Engine again: As it should be.
  91. KingofSomalia
    Jul 23, 2013
    10
    The best game ever if you do not buy it you are a casual and dont even deserve to play it. I havent even played the campaign yet and it has the best multiplayer i have ever experianced
  92. AlternateSkybox
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    Positives:
    - looks cartoony but appealing and still serious enough to enjoy
    - most unit portraits are well made and have a good design - Multiplayer! This is about Multiplayer - frequent balance patches - Modability! This is a great plus for me. You can make basically everything in the GalaxyEditor. One can make entire new games within Sc2. Awesome! - active Community: be it Forums    Positives:
    - looks cartoony but appealing and still serious enough to enjoy
    - most unit portraits are well made and have a good design
    - Multiplayer! This is about Multiplayer
    - frequent balance patches
    - Modability! This is a great plus for me. You can make basically everything in the GalaxyEditor. One can make entire new games within Sc2. Awesome!
    - active Community: be it Forums or the constant flow of new custom maps. With a community that big that has access to advanced moding tools such as the fabulous editor this game won't get boring too fast :)
    - the campaign missions are designed fun and diverse

    Negatives:
    - Music. Except for the Terran music I consider the soundtrack of part 1 to be the superior one. The great terran music in Sc2 is en par with the terran music in Sc1. They even captured the whole 'space cowboy' theme a little better this time around.
    - Story: The campaign didn't touch me or anything. The whole atmosphere wasn't as unforgiving, cold and gruesome as in Sc1. In Starcraft 1 the cold depth of space was present. The terrans were rugged, slightly degenerate nihilist basterds in Sc1 and it suited them. They were space dark, weird space humans. In the multiplayer of Sc2 everything feels alright about the terrans but in the campaign they're all too shiny and perfect at times. The dark awesome feel of part one is absent during Sc2's campaign. Still, the missions were fun and diverse (see above)
    - Protoss: when have the protoss become singing moral elves? Really they once were awesome radical superbeings who felt superior to everyone because they were. They had awesome big ships and erased entire planets with their radical advanced technolgy if it served their interest. Besides they had other faces and looked way more awesome. Now they just look... I don't know. Their faces are to edged, the eyes to little. I preferred the design in Sc1. It was simpler but it looked way more natural. The way an intelligent alien race should look. Besides, in Sc1 Protoss didn't wear shiny cute crystals everywhere. What happened to the Protoss? They were cool once...

    Conclusion:
    This is a multiplayer game so the minus of the story is a relatively unimportant one. The protoss problem is a question of personal preference of course. Don't like them? Play another faction. Overall they fit in with the other 2 (way more badass) factions well enough. So this minus is rendered rather meaningless, too. The music, while not as good as in part one at some points (again the Protoss music is my least favorite...) overall is still a solid piece of work and the terran theme is awesome. Zerg is cool, too, sounding very organic and aggressive which suits this race perfectly.    … Expand
  93. TSTINKERS
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    10/10. This game was great. There is a great multiplayer ranking system. Each game lasts about 10-25 minutes on average. I would often play 2 games after work and then I was able to put it down. Many games got my heart racing. The single player campaign is excellent.
  94. Onanym
    Jul 16, 2013
    10
    Well balanced strategy game (like Sc1 and Bw). The single player Campaign was excellent! Even thou the story does`nt "top" the original SC1 story, its a good continue, and the game itself has renewed the way the campaign is build up. You can develop in different directions, between missions, and have to live with the choices you make. It has different difficulties, which makes it fun noWell balanced strategy game (like Sc1 and Bw). The single player Campaign was excellent! Even thou the story does`nt "top" the original SC1 story, its a good continue, and the game itself has renewed the way the campaign is build up. You can develop in different directions, between missions, and have to live with the choices you make. It has different difficulties, which makes it fun no matter the level your on. (my friend has to play it casual to enjoy the game, i need more challenge and go hard, and if hard is to hard, then i can take this one mission easier, and go back to hard on the next mission again). The game also has 3 alternate challenges within each mission, which you don`t have to take to succeed, but which makes it fun to play the same mission again several times to reach this goal as well.. And of course, the graphics is up to date Excellent game, MANY hours of fun, even after single player campaign is through, you can play it again, or enjoy the best multiplayer strategy game of all time … Expand
  95. ZeratulofAiur
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    The several year-long wait for this game has gotten me impatient, but it's a great game. The storyline could be better and is not as good as HotS storyline, but is a great one still. The game its self does need some tweaks (what game doesn't), but the reason I switched from BW to SC2 was because the BW graphics were killing me. Drones the same size as siege tanks!? It's a great game withThe several year-long wait for this game has gotten me impatient, but it's a great game. The storyline could be better and is not as good as HotS storyline, but is a great one still. The game its self does need some tweaks (what game doesn't), but the reason I switched from BW to SC2 was because the BW graphics were killing me. Drones the same size as siege tanks!? It's a great game with plenty of hours of gameplay and epic cinematics that will keep you loving it for a long time.… Expand
  96. Red-Rocket
    Jun 23, 2013
    10
    A superb game that was worth the wait, it dealt with any issues that most people except hardcore players (like me but i dont care either way) liked like the 12 unit max and difficult pathing. This is easy to play, campaign is phenomenal and so many options plus the arcade that is pretty much unlimited. Unfortunately Activision screwd with Blizzard and forced region lock and accountA superb game that was worth the wait, it dealt with any issues that most people except hardcore players (like me but i dont care either way) liked like the 12 unit max and difficult pathing. This is easy to play, campaign is phenomenal and so many options plus the arcade that is pretty much unlimited. Unfortunately Activision screwd with Blizzard and forced region lock and account stuff but isnt enough to lower score, but just a warning… Expand
  97. lxliNsAniTylxl
    Jun 2, 2013
    9
    Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty. Where to begin. I love the campaign, even though it's really really really really long, but worth it in the end. Then you have to get Heart of the Swarm. The arcade games are fun too. So, I will give it a 9 because in squad td, you can't really do much after getting to prestige 15
  98. max1c
    Apr 14, 2013
    8
    Good game, but falls short in comparison to legendary StarCraft: Brood War. Even though Blizzard improved a lot of things from their original title, they failed to make a great competitive great Brood War was.
  99. BlackAkatosh
    Apr 7, 2013
    9
    Old school Real Time Strategy at its best. RTS gamers certainly enjoy it.
    Despite the fact that the player can't control hero units, experience gained by units is almost meaningless, and a group of units are not arranged and they get all together without formations, it's the perfect game.
    Good graphics for a RTS, Very interesting campaign, perfect gameplay and enough variety between each    Old school Real Time Strategy at its best. RTS gamers certainly enjoy it.
    Despite the fact that the player can't control hero units, experience gained by units is almost meaningless, and a group of units are not arranged and they get all together without formations, it's the perfect game.
    Good graphics for a RTS, Very interesting campaign, perfect gameplay and enough variety between each of the 3 races to keep you playing it over and over again. Skirmish matches provide limitless game experience, so a gamer can play it almost for ever!
    But that is expected. I still play Warcraft 3, after almost 10 years, and that's what I expect to be the time I'm going to play SCII.    … Expand
  100. Miss_Foxy
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    Initially I had second thoughts about this game, and I really hated it.
    However, the day I bought the game, I was pretty much unable to put it down.
    The gameplay is simply awesome and it has a great multiplayer base to back it up.
    10/10 at least.
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#2 Best PC Game of 2010
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. PC Zone UK
    Jan 18, 2011
    95
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
  2. Video Game Talk
    Jan 18, 2011
    90
    If you are into real time strategy in any form, it's hard to ignore Starcraft II.
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  3. PC Format
    Dec 24, 2010
    93
    Perfectly balanced multiplayer with old school elements intact, and rich and dynamic single player campaigns. [Issue#244, p.102]
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