Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3772 Ratings

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  1. edoardoT
    Jul 27, 2010
    10
    Blizzard did it again! This game is one of the most outstanding strategy games I ever tried, with an incredible campaign with a depth story, gameplay that provides hours of fun and tons of strategies, a multiplayer that challenges without frustrate, and an editor that allows to create a totally new game, Starcraft II is my GOTY undoubtedly.
  2. Teli
    Jul 27, 2010
    10
    Played this during Phase 1 and without a doubt this game will impress. The 3 races are very well balanced, and each feels distinct. Find the one that suits your playstyle. See you in space.
  3. Dougdou
    Jul 27, 2010
    10
    Believe the hype. This game is incredibly polished, addicting, and it's balanced. Not only that, but the map editor and other campaign make it the best RTS i've ever played. Buy it without hesitation.
  4. DougC
    Jul 27, 2010
    10
    Epic and immersive singleplayer the likes of which I havn't seen in an rts for a long time. Challenges are something fun to tinker around with and then you've got multiplayer. Not that many custom maps are out yet but the ones from the beta were good enough for many hours of gameplay alone. Ranked matches seem fairly well balanced to but thats something blizzard will be fighting Epic and immersive singleplayer the likes of which I havn't seen in an rts for a long time. Challenges are something fun to tinker around with and then you've got multiplayer. Not that many custom maps are out yet but the ones from the beta were good enough for many hours of gameplay alone. Ranked matches seem fairly well balanced to but thats something blizzard will be fighting with over the next few years with patches and expansions anyway. This in my opinion lived up to the hype and is well worth the price considering there are 3 elements (Custom maps, singleplayer and multiplayer) which are large enough to be a game by themselves.… Expand
  5. JimR.
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    This is, simply put, the greatest game of all time. Best looking cinematics around, incredibly deep multiplayer, a great campaign and story. Some people complain that this is 1/3 of a game but honestly this campaign is 3 times bigger and better than any other games out there.
  6. JohnJ
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Excellent single player campaign, enticing multiplayer which is surprisingly balanced. Clearly all the months of beta testing and carefully tweaking paid off. If only the original StarCraft had been anywhere near this balanced when it released. To top it all off it runs like a dream on my 4 year old computer - on ultra settings, at that.
  7. LucasT.
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Que decir de este juego y de esta compañia. Sacan juegos cada 5 años( tardan mucho ), pero cuando lo hacen, que tiemblen las demas compañias, Blizzard ha vuelto y starcraft se alza de nuevo para proporcionar lo que es para mi uno de los mejores juegos de estrategia que ha existido. Cinematicas impresionantes, esencia de estrategia clasica. Historia que te absorve, Que decir de este juego y de esta compañia. Sacan juegos cada 5 años( tardan mucho ), pero cuando lo hacen, que tiemblen las demas compañias, Blizzard ha vuelto y starcraft se alza de nuevo para proporcionar lo que es para mi uno de los mejores juegos de estrategia que ha existido. Cinematicas impresionantes, esencia de estrategia clasica. Historia que te absorve, graficos clasicos y a la vez buenisimos. En mi opinion un acierto total al juego y una merecida compra. Un saludo y a los amantes de la estrategia os lo aconsejo 100%.… Expand
  8. AntonyB
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Blizzard has done it again. It's easy to take the work they put into their games for granted...but compared against many of the other games currently available on the PC, StarCraft II is easily an 11+/10. There's so much polish in every aspect of the game. All I want when I sit down to play is a fun, polished, engaging experience, and this game's spades has it in spades. Blizzard has done it again. It's easy to take the work they put into their games for granted...but compared against many of the other games currently available on the PC, StarCraft II is easily an 11+/10. There's so much polish in every aspect of the game. All I want when I sit down to play is a fun, polished, engaging experience, and this game's spades has it in spades. I'm switching back and forth between the single-player campaign and the multiplayer and having equal fun with both.… Expand
  9. CK
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    This is what RTS and Starcraft is all about. Blizzard found a really amazing balance between the things that worked in the original and improving or changing things. The campaign is really fun as it almost feels like it has small bits of rpg elements within an rts. This means selecting upgrades, research, and hiring special unit mercs, and even making choices in the story with This is what RTS and Starcraft is all about. Blizzard found a really amazing balance between the things that worked in the original and improving or changing things. The campaign is really fun as it almost feels like it has small bits of rpg elements within an rts. This means selecting upgrades, research, and hiring special unit mercs, and even making choices in the story with consequences. Don't buy into the usual internet crap that will probably blast this game for very minor things, it's really something special and definitely the best rts blizzard has ever made.… Expand
  10. MarkP
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Fast, frantic play. Excellent graphics. Very high quality sound and voice actors. No programming bugs detected at all. Still has that SC feel to it. An absolute must-have for RTS players. Easily a 10/10. And I'm not a fanboy; I didn't like WC3.
  11. Morpheus
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    When I go into game design, Blizzard will always be the company that I model my work ethic after. Not only are their games polished to perfection, they make games that everyone can enjoy and to me that is design at its best. Kudos Blizzard, this will keep me busy until diablo and your next MMO.
  12. TerryD
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Starcraft 2 is hands down the best RTS game to come out in years. Graphics are beautiful in game and during its rendered cut-scenes, game play is fantastic for all of the races, and the story is awesome.
  13. TodorS
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    That's not only the ultimate RTS, not only the ultimate challenge for your mental skills, but the best computer game ever to exist! It has absolutely no flaws - the graphics are gorgeous, the sound is stunning, the story beats most of the blockbuster movies and the multiplayer... the multiplayer cannot be described in words. That's absolutely the most fun you can have with 45 That's not only the ultimate RTS, not only the ultimate challenge for your mental skills, but the best computer game ever to exist! It has absolutely no flaws - the graphics are gorgeous, the sound is stunning, the story beats most of the blockbuster movies and the multiplayer... the multiplayer cannot be described in words. That's absolutely the most fun you can have with 45 euros. Mind that I do not usually play games, let alone the first Starcraft. But this thing is in a league of its own!… Expand
  14. RemingtonW
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    There are very few bad things a person can say about starcraft 2. A person really needs to play the game to understand why people have been playing the original for so long. The game is almost instantly fun to play, everything clicks in just the right places the pace is fast and addicting. New additions to the campaign are well implemented and add to the experience. For those out there There are very few bad things a person can say about starcraft 2. A person really needs to play the game to understand why people have been playing the original for so long. The game is almost instantly fun to play, everything clicks in just the right places the pace is fast and addicting. New additions to the campaign are well implemented and add to the experience. For those out there that are complaining about the price and only one race being available for the campaign need to stop as what is given to you in the game is more fleshed out and better produced then other (full games)… Expand
  15. SeanK
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    This really is an exceptional game, at least from what I've seen of the campaign content. The story aspect, which is what I like in a game, is well written and acted. The missions are interesting and varied, a nice mix of defence, escorts, and all out attacks. The performance is impressive. I'm on a 2008 MacBook Pro, and playing with most settings on medium or low, but it looks This really is an exceptional game, at least from what I've seen of the campaign content. The story aspect, which is what I like in a game, is well written and acted. The missions are interesting and varied, a nice mix of defence, escorts, and all out attacks. The performance is impressive. I'm on a 2008 MacBook Pro, and playing with most settings on medium or low, but it looks pretty sweet. Looking forward to trying this in a few months on a newer machine.… Expand
  16. JamieD
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Gary K. Your PC must be an emachine from 2000 then...this runs fiine on my laptop and over 120 fps on my desktop all settings ultra. The multiplayer is awesome!!! Better than the first. Hands down better than any game made this year or last.
  17. goldgold
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Blizzard did it again! This game is one of the most outstanding strategy games I ever tried, with an incredible campaign with a depth story, gameplay that provides hours of fun and tons of strategies, a multiplayer that challenges without frustrate, and an editor that allows to create.
  18. RichardH
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    What a beautifully made game! Blizzard has truly, -truly- outdone themselves with SC2. I only played Starcraft sparingly, but I was hooked on the beta and I love the campaign so far. I am a great fan of the multiplayer, and, although it's a bit bugged right now occasionally, the same could be said for almost every other game release ever. Kudos, Blizzard! Starcraft wasn't the What a beautifully made game! Blizzard has truly, -truly- outdone themselves with SC2. I only played Starcraft sparingly, but I was hooked on the beta and I love the campaign so far. I am a great fan of the multiplayer, and, although it's a bit bugged right now occasionally, the same could be said for almost every other game release ever. Kudos, Blizzard! Starcraft wasn't the game it is for several years, Starcraft 2 has already succeeded it, and it has a long time to go!… Expand
  19. DanyalR
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    It would be hard not to give the most polished and competitive real time strategy a 10/10. Honestly, I did not like the mechanics of the original game much, but Blizzard significantly improved upon those in this game. I have probably spent more time playing the beta of starcraft 2 than most of my other fully retail games, and I am pretty sure I'll spend a hefty thousand hours into It would be hard not to give the most polished and competitive real time strategy a 10/10. Honestly, I did not like the mechanics of the original game much, but Blizzard significantly improved upon those in this game. I have probably spent more time playing the beta of starcraft 2 than most of my other fully retail games, and I am pretty sure I'll spend a hefty thousand hours into the retail version.… Expand
  20. BrendanC
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    SC2 is a great game, if you play through all the campaigns, it's a very lengthy ordeal and especially a good replay if you want to get the achievements through. I haven't played multiplayer yet but for being the #1 competitive online game in the world i'm sure it won't dissapoint. Bravo Blizzard!
  21. TomS
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Fantastic game. Great campaign with an intersting adventure game twist. Many great feature including replays and trial missions. Multiplayer as addictive as ever and modest entry specs. The game we've all been waiting for.
  22. johnf
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Graphics and lack of innovation seems to be the main problems here, but I dont hate it. Starcraft is starcraft and diablo is diablo. If Blizzard wanted to innovate they would've started a new franchise. But this is starcraft and you really cant change it much other than add new units. The 60$ price is pretty much the same as most console games. If you are lagging then maybe you Graphics and lack of innovation seems to be the main problems here, but I dont hate it. Starcraft is starcraft and diablo is diablo. If Blizzard wanted to innovate they would've started a new franchise. But this is starcraft and you really cant change it much other than add new units. The 60$ price is pretty much the same as most console games. If you are lagging then maybe you should get a new rig. Peace and have fun!!!1!… Expand
  23. JessB
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    The campaign is amazing. For only focusing on the Terran, every level is fresh and different. I have to praise something most people don't: the Galaxy Editor is amazing and a big improvement over WC3's editor. The match making is excellent and the new league structures work to match similarly skilled players.
  24. JabobV
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    I loved the original starcraft. That is why I like the fact that they kept to the original style of play and not adopting all of the other strategy games out their. Game play is epic fun.Graphics is Awesome! Story is awesome.(I like that fact that they have graphical cut scene's and not a bunch of dumb actors making it Epically lame!) I guess the only thing i can criticize they game I loved the original starcraft. That is why I like the fact that they kept to the original style of play and not adopting all of the other strategy games out their. Game play is epic fun.Graphics is Awesome! Story is awesome.(I like that fact that they have graphical cut scene's and not a bunch of dumb actors making it Epically lame!) I guess the only thing i can criticize they game on is the fact that they made it to good :D and they left my favorite Terran anti-air unit out . The Goliath.… Expand
  25. StefanS
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    A very good game! It's too bad that so many folk are using their magnifying glass to find faults with this game when compared to its competition is completely brilliant! The campaign has a grand depth, and the multiple achievements and game modes online makes for infinite playability. 10 out of 10 from me :D
  26. TamlinS
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    SC1 had thirty missions split into three "campaigns". SC2 has 27 missions in one campaign, each with at least three additional goals for added replayability, plus another 6 special challenge missions. So, 1/3 of a game?? Ha! I think not! Also: I have a three year old computer and I can still play this game smoothly with almost all settings on Ultra. Just don't listen to all the silly SC1 had thirty missions split into three "campaigns". SC2 has 27 missions in one campaign, each with at least three additional goals for added replayability, plus another 6 special challenge missions. So, 1/3 of a game?? Ha! I think not! Also: I have a three year old computer and I can still play this game smoothly with almost all settings on Ultra. Just don't listen to all the silly haters. Seriously, this is a bloody fantastic game!… Expand
  27. GabrielM
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Starcraft 2 features easily the most enjoyable RTS campaign I've ever played. A beautiful, more "down to earth" continuation of the story of SC1, full of variety, fun twists, intense battles and multiple objectives. The online is fairly well balanced, it could use a few more touches here and there but no race is at a huge disadvantage, and it feels fast, tight, fun and easy to Starcraft 2 features easily the most enjoyable RTS campaign I've ever played. A beautiful, more "down to earth" continuation of the story of SC1, full of variety, fun twists, intense battles and multiple objectives. The online is fairly well balanced, it could use a few more touches here and there but no race is at a huge disadvantage, and it feels fast, tight, fun and easy to control. All in all, this is the most complete, refined and fun Action RTS ever made, better than Dark Crusade, better than Brood War by miles.… Expand
  28. JohnA
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    After more then a decade of waiting this actually lives up to the hype! Loved the first game but this surpasses it in gameplay, options, storytelling and what I can see - even in longevity!
  29. DanielB
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    I didn't even like the first Starcraft much (only Blizzard game I disliked). StarCraft II is fantastic however. The story and the way it is presented is really fantastic and unexpected for an RTS. I can't wait to finish off the singleplayer and then head online for some matches!
  30. RG
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    Game is great, makes me happy I bought it on launch day even though I was thinking about waiting. I also vote Gary K is a moron - you can't give a game a zero because your computer is a piece of crap. Time for an upgrade if your computer can't handle 30 units onscreen at once. I have seen it running on a 5 year old computer with no issues.
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#2 Best PC Game of 2010
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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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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