Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

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8.2

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  1. ChipW.
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    Excellent game. Anyone saying it's 1/3 of a game is dead wrong. The campaign is the same length as the first game, give or take a mission or 2. Besides the campaign, there's also an additional challenge mode, which are kind of like mini games designed to test your game skill and knowledge. Also, there's lots of achievements for those completionists out there. Then Excellent game. Anyone saying it's 1/3 of a game is dead wrong. The campaign is the same length as the first game, give or take a mission or 2. Besides the campaign, there's also an additional challenge mode, which are kind of like mini games designed to test your game skill and knowledge. Also, there's lots of achievements for those completionists out there. Then there's the robust map editor, which allows players to create and share maps and mods that will be fun for years to come.… Expand
  2. HughM.
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    I was skeptical about how this game would turn out after having played the entire line up of the first Starcraft games...Well after seeing it in action I decided to buy it, and it lives up to all the 10's and good reviews its gotten so far. Especially having some elements from the older games and refining them for the better. This game deserves more than a 10.
  3. ThomasM.
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    This is by far the best RTS game since WC3. One sentence about the campaign: I cried nerd tears of happiness while i watched the ending-cinematic. I think this says everything. And i think i'm addicted to the multiplayer. The matchmaking is really fair once you are ranked correctly.
  4. MarcJ
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece of a game and 1 of the years greatest. SC2 has a great storyline that is actually involving and isn't just a tutorial for the multi-player. People complaining about the game being split up into 3 different games should shut it. the campaign is a good length and the multiplayer is outstanding. If you don't like this game, you either don't like This is an absolute masterpiece of a game and 1 of the years greatest. SC2 has a great storyline that is actually involving and isn't just a tutorial for the multi-player. People complaining about the game being split up into 3 different games should shut it. the campaign is a good length and the multiplayer is outstanding. If you don't like this game, you either don't like RTS games or are retarded and don't know a quality game when they see it. stop reading these reviews and go pick up SC2 NOW!… Expand
  5. JacobB
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    The singles best RTS ever made. The choice to have one epic campaign instead of three smaller campaigns brought alot of awesomeness and epicness. Aside from this the multiplayer is intense, balanced, and fun. And the multiplayer actually WORKS compared to some other RTS's
  6. AndreiS.
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Only one game, Warcraft 3, gave me a greater feeling while playing it for the first couple times... but maybe this is only because i was way younger when I played wc3 :P The multiplayer is great and the campaign seems exciting. The german localisation is GREAT. The game is pretty balanced, which is great for a new-released game. All in This is one of the best games I've ever played. Only one game, Warcraft 3, gave me a greater feeling while playing it for the first couple times... but maybe this is only because i was way younger when I played wc3 :P The multiplayer is great and the campaign seems exciting. The german localisation is GREAT. The game is pretty balanced, which is great for a new-released game. All in all, i would give it a 12 out of 10.… Expand
  7. RohitD.
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    Impossible for me to vote less that 10, been playing it between WoW raiding and work and absolutely love the level of immersion that the game makes me feel.
  8. J.Prevost
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    An amazing demonstration of why great gameplay is great. The core mechanics are pretty much the same as in the original
  9. thevoiceofreason
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    Gary K This is not the game's fault, upgrade your computer. Don't blame the game just because your computer is shit.
  10. NateH
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    As a long time jaded PC gamer this gem has me enjoying just playing more than any other game in recent memory. Its made my heart pound, made me laugh, and made me cry out in anguish! Every game pretty much I'm smiling thinking how fun it is.
  11. DaveF
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    I don't like to play many or any RTS games because of the unbalanced game play or the terrible wait time. Starcraft the original was the exception. Most likely my favorite game since 1998 till about 2005. After hearing about a squeal for the game a lot of people I knew built up such high expectations and deemed it to be the most highly anticipated PC game of all time. Joining some I don't like to play many or any RTS games because of the unbalanced game play or the terrible wait time. Starcraft the original was the exception. Most likely my favorite game since 1998 till about 2005. After hearing about a squeal for the game a lot of people I knew built up such high expectations and deemed it to be the most highly anticipated PC game of all time. Joining some elite company including the Half Life series. Worth the wait and not a second too soon. Unlike those other boring RTS games Starcraft 2 goes back to its roots and really engages the old style of game play, story line and yes the god like multi player that kept the original alive for 10+ years. This one gives new eye candy, new troops and supports a better balanced system. Unlike the first one the second one offers more of an obstacle challenging the player to make strategies with different troops to maneuver across the high/low ground and even destroy barricades to either access an enemy base or just build a new colony. Hands down in my opinion it is the most anticipated PC game of all time and did not disappoint. This is one of those games that can single handedly return many old and abandoned RTS fans back to the PC to follow up on this game that deserves nothing short than a 10.… Expand
  12. MarkO
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    StarCraft II is a great game. The multiplayer is still as well-balanced as the first (though I'm sure there will be some tweaks with some patches). If this weren't true then we'd see some substantial win ratios with a particular race on battle.net - but we don't. The graphics are good enough to appease any enthusiast but not too intense as to shrink the game's StarCraft II is a great game. The multiplayer is still as well-balanced as the first (though I'm sure there will be some tweaks with some patches). If this weren't true then we'd see some substantial win ratios with a particular race on battle.net - but we don't. The graphics are good enough to appease any enthusiast but not too intense as to shrink the game's consumer base. The story is much more involving than the first and Blizzard has really made a push to make it a more intense, real and interactive experience. The "No LAN play" issue isn't really an issue. I've been playing with my friends in the same room through battle.net just fine with no issue. LAN isn't really needed these days. Don't listen to the whiners. They're either stupid or bad players. This game includes all the options the original lacked (even though it was one of the best games ever!) including idle worker buttons, autocast, waypoints, order queuing, nonlinear campaign, etc). They've come up with some brilliant ways to alter gameplay while still making this game feel like the original and remain balanced. 10/10. Well done Blizzard.… Expand
  13. BernT
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    A worthy successor to probably the best RTS ever made. Involving storyline with some nice inbetween mission features, like different tech trees and upgrade choices so it has a bit more re-playability. Multiplayer is top notch and is already more balanced than most RTS' are years after they're released. Probably the next big thing in eSports, which is a good thing since so many A worthy successor to probably the best RTS ever made. Involving storyline with some nice inbetween mission features, like different tech trees and upgrade choices so it has a bit more re-playability. Multiplayer is top notch and is already more balanced than most RTS' are years after they're released. Probably the next big thing in eSports, which is a good thing since so many shoddy games come out these days none get picked up and we're stuck seeing the same old games.… Expand
  14. JungH
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    Here I will basically break down what everyone else is saying for you: $60 Price tag: Great game + free b.net service for life. Running these servers take some major $. I say a bargain, but only if you include the multiplayer. Performance: Like all modern games, you need to adjust for your computer's specs, but I think for the graphics it gives, its very tweaked and polished. Here I will basically break down what everyone else is saying for you: $60 Price tag: Great game + free b.net service for life. Running these servers take some major $. I say a bargain, but only if you include the multiplayer. Performance: Like all modern games, you need to adjust for your computer's specs, but I think for the graphics it gives, its very tweaked and polished. Single-player: various, unique missions, plenty of achievements and tech upgrades to play around with. Multiplayer: it's the best multiplayer experience you'll ever have with RTS. it does suck that LAN option is not there, but I believe it has to do with Activision influence, who don't want to lose profits from LANers bootlegging copies. Editor: Editor is like worth at least $30 alone. This has a potential to spawn hundreds of other games under starcraft. Most negative reviewers aren't really reviewing the game - just complaining about only portion of the game and giving a 0 or 1.… Expand
  15. AsimS
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    This is probably the BEST fantasy RTS game around. The game is similar in style to SC1, but rather than being a weakness, it has become its strength. The gameplay has been even more streamlined and the graphics have been given the next gen treatment. This is perfection. Well done Blizzard. Now waiting for Diablo 3 :)
  16. StephenB
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    While I'm in no way a fan of Blizzard anymore after what WoW should have been and what it is now I am floored by SC2. I thought the story was excellent and well polished. While there may or may not be some balance issues Blizzard always addresses those quickly in their RTS games. What really makes me give this game a 10 is the Galaxy Editor that comes with the game. Blizzard has While I'm in no way a fan of Blizzard anymore after what WoW should have been and what it is now I am floored by SC2. I thought the story was excellent and well polished. While there may or may not be some balance issues Blizzard always addresses those quickly in their RTS games. What really makes me give this game a 10 is the Galaxy Editor that comes with the game. Blizzard has released what is essentially a professional game development kit with some pre-made stuff for you to play with.… Expand
  17. WilfridW
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    This game as a whole package is perfect. Classic Starcraft RTS that you can get into it immediately like haven't cycled for a long time, checked. Immense story before and after campaigns, checked. Clear achievement goals, checked. Rewards to choose how you want to upgrade your units and structure, checked. Different tech path to upgrade your overall faction, checked. Integration to This game as a whole package is perfect. Classic Starcraft RTS that you can get into it immediately like haven't cycled for a long time, checked. Immense story before and after campaigns, checked. Clear achievement goals, checked. Rewards to choose how you want to upgrade your units and structure, checked. Different tech path to upgrade your overall faction, checked. Integration to Internet on showcasing achievements and linking to Facebook, checked. Guys, ignore those whinners. Get this game.… Expand
  18. MatthewM
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    I love how douchebags can rate a game as zero simply to make a point. Even if you don't like Starcraft 2 there's no way you can give it a zero. The Balance is great and it works on low end systems. The game looks great, you get a ton of options, amazing cinematics and an online experience that people will playing for years to come
  19. SteveN
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    SC2 continues the story and tradition of the franchise. Balance in multiplayer is a polished as the first game and it will only get better. The single player story is a great story presented well each mission is unique. All in all worth the money. Truly a game that will last a decade or more like it's predecessor.
  20. Fazz
    Jul 29, 2010
    10
    Just incredible. The campaign is epic and in depth, with huge mission variety, the multiplayer is naturally flawless and only improves on the origonal. No LAN is a small issue but this was an anti piracy move so it makes sense, considering blizzard decided not to clutter the game with DRM (The only security check is the serial key and a battle.net connection, hence why the cracked release Just incredible. The campaign is epic and in depth, with huge mission variety, the multiplayer is naturally flawless and only improves on the origonal. No LAN is a small issue but this was an anti piracy move so it makes sense, considering blizzard decided not to clutter the game with DRM (The only security check is the serial key and a battle.net connection, hence why the cracked release was out so fast)… Expand
  21. LincolnL
    Jul 31, 2010
    10
    Best game to be released in years. The campaign story while somewhat cliche is great. (What story isn't cliche these days?) People complaining about the single player only including 1/3 of the game obviously haven't played it, since it's easily longer and has more content than most recent games I've played barring long RPGs with 20+ hour storylines. The multiplayer is Best game to be released in years. The campaign story while somewhat cliche is great. (What story isn't cliche these days?) People complaining about the single player only including 1/3 of the game obviously haven't played it, since it's easily longer and has more content than most recent games I've played barring long RPGs with 20+ hour storylines. The multiplayer is awesome (if you like that kind of thing) and while maybe not perfectly balanced, it's as close as can be expected. Overall must buy.… Expand
  22. MatthiasF
    Jul 31, 2010
    10
    Extremely well done RTS. Worthy sequel to the original game which I blame for many lost nights and weekends. Performance is excellent too. The story is engaging and surprising altogether. First game in months which got me hooked on again. I don't mind the split into a trilogy myself and while some moves done by Blizzard are controversial (and as WoW player I'm used to their Extremely well done RTS. Worthy sequel to the original game which I blame for many lost nights and weekends. Performance is excellent too. The story is engaging and surprising altogether. First game in months which got me hooked on again. I don't mind the split into a trilogy myself and while some moves done by Blizzard are controversial (and as WoW player I'm used to their antics) they tend to be rather forthcoming as time goes by.… Expand
  23. DennisH
    Jul 31, 2010
    10
    An absolutely perfect refinement of the classic RTS game. Yes, there's not much new in terms of types of gameplay but what the games does contain is near-perfect balance and polish polish and more polish. If you like RTS games it's literally impossible to not like Starcraft II.
  24. OP
    Jul 31, 2010
    10
    Awesome game... digital download from battle.net and installation were flawless. The game itself is no disappointment. Battle.net 2.0 is much better than the original battle.net. A lot of the features have been very well thought out... The best feature would probably be the quick matchmaking feature... which works perfectly.
  25. JoeN
    Jul 31, 2010
    10
    Best singleplayer campaign that an RTS can ever be. Every mission have different styles and gameplay. The longevity of singleplayer campaign is definitely guaranteed, and to explore hidden treasures or to unlock all the achievement you have tons of hours to kill. There is no other PC game that has such a huge production value, a true 100 million dollars game. And not surprisingly, Best singleplayer campaign that an RTS can ever be. Every mission have different styles and gameplay. The longevity of singleplayer campaign is definitely guaranteed, and to explore hidden treasures or to unlock all the achievement you have tons of hours to kill. There is no other PC game that has such a huge production value, a true 100 million dollars game. And not surprisingly, multiplayer is beyond that, a game that you can spend thousands of hours on. There is definitely no game worthier the money than this one on PC.… Expand
  26. HomeSlice
    Aug 11, 2010
    10
    Changes from SC1: --Added queen/comstat/chrono boost to the races to add another component to your strategy. Huge CHANGE from SC1. --Buildings addons can be used interchangeably with other buildings with terran race. --Can hotkey all buildings together to cutout some micromanagement. --Group sizes are limitless now unlike 12 units from the first game. --New abilities, such asChanges from SC1: --Added queen/comstat/chrono boost to the races to add another component to your strategy. Huge CHANGE from SC1. --Buildings addons can be used interchangeably with other buildings with terran race. --Can hotkey all buildings together to cutout some micromanagement. --Group sizes are limitless now unlike 12 units from the first game. --New abilities, such as blink/corruption/changeling/can move while burrowed/ --can rally workers straight to minerals, which again cuts out unneeded micromanagement from SC1 which are all HUGE and great changes. --With SC2 came a completely new Battle.net, which has been the same since SC1, but I guess, you know, that doesn't matter. --High yield resources. --High ground units can not be attacked unless you have sight up there. HUGE change, which completely differs from SC1. --All the new units. --Creep plays a lot more role, such as spreading it out with either your overlords or creep tumors, which increases your zerg units speed while they're on it. UNLIKE in SC1.

    I mean, how are these not changes? What in the world could anyone possibly ask for? Everyone on here that gives it a bad rating always says that. I don't understand, they aren't specific. "Same game as SC1". If you don't like the game that's fine. I can understand why people (younger) have gotten used to modern day RTS. SC has always been about mineral/map control. If you don't like the game fine, but please explain why you feel it's the same as SC1.    … Expand
  27. ttocs
    Aug 12, 2010
    10
    Real time strategy games just don't get any better than this. They took what worked in the original and expanded upon it creating a universe that not only puts you in the driver seat but shocks and awes along the way. The units are balanced, the gameplay is fun, and the multiplayer is fantastic as ever. I was afraid that my aging PC wasn't going to be able to handle the graphics, but itReal time strategy games just don't get any better than this. They took what worked in the original and expanded upon it creating a universe that not only puts you in the driver seat but shocks and awes along the way. The units are balanced, the gameplay is fun, and the multiplayer is fantastic as ever. I was afraid that my aging PC wasn't going to be able to handle the graphics, but it can. My PC is 3 years old with an upgraded 9000 series nvidia geforce card and it plays it fine on medium. My buddy has an even older computer and plays it fine on low. So, don't be afraid if your PC isn't up to snuff.… Expand
  28. Bisonator
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    The last ten years has mostly been console gaming for me. Starcraft 2 reminded me why I used to play PC games. Games like this just don't work on consoles! C&C is a travesty on a console and Halo Wars was v simplistic. Starcraft 2 has great balancing, top notch production values and tweaks that old nostalgia nerve just enough to make it feel like home. This is a masterful recapturing ofThe last ten years has mostly been console gaming for me. Starcraft 2 reminded me why I used to play PC games. Games like this just don't work on consoles! C&C is a travesty on a console and Halo Wars was v simplistic. Starcraft 2 has great balancing, top notch production values and tweaks that old nostalgia nerve just enough to make it feel like home. This is a masterful recapturing of yesteryear brought to a new generation of PCs and gamers alike. Do yourself a favour and check it out - at least on a trial basis. (The retail edition comes with free, time-limited trial cards to give to friends, so just ask around!) I cannot wait to see what Blizzard do with Diablo 3!… Expand
  29. capthavic
    Aug 15, 2010
    10
    This is exactly what a sequel should do: keeping what works while adding enough changes to make it fresh. The in game graphics and cutscenes look amazing without the obvious difference between them like most games. The gameplay is the classic SC but with modern tweaks and upgrades to make it even better. I don't understand why some people complain about that. Those same people wouldThis is exactly what a sequel should do: keeping what works while adding enough changes to make it fresh. The in game graphics and cutscenes look amazing without the obvious difference between them like most games. The gameplay is the classic SC but with modern tweaks and upgrades to make it even better. I don't understand why some people complain about that. Those same people would complain that Blizz should have kept things the same if they had radically altered the gameplay. If you go into SC2 expecting DoW or WiC then yeah you'll be disappointed. And if that's what you want then go play those games instead.… Expand
  30. vai0
    Aug 15, 2010
    10
    When something like SC2 gets released by a developer like Blizzard people expect the absolute best, and will criticize it with that in mind. The story could be a little more serious, and the MP still has some slight balancing needed, but realistically compared to the other games on the market its amazing.
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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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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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