Starcraft Remastered

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 264 Ratings

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  1. CrafTricks
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    A surprisingly large amount of user reviews on here seem to be missing the point of this remaster. It isn't a remake, it is not supposed to ma the game modern or fresh. It is here to bring up all the surrounding parts, matchmaking, battle.net integration, wide screen support, etc., up to speed without changing the gameplay at all. And it does that, perfectly. The game is exactly as it wasA surprisingly large amount of user reviews on here seem to be missing the point of this remaster. It isn't a remake, it is not supposed to ma the game modern or fresh. It is here to bring up all the surrounding parts, matchmaking, battle.net integration, wide screen support, etc., up to speed without changing the gameplay at all. And it does that, perfectly. The game is exactly as it was almost twenty years ago now in terms of gameplay, but it works on my new Windows 10 machine on my 16:9 monitor after starting it up from the Battle.net/Blizzard Launcher.

    For those that want to experience modern RTS, StarCraft II is better than ever. It has a vibrant online community and isn't going anywhere. This remaster is not for them. It is for those that want to experience nostalgia, or for those that want to scratch the competitive itch that only BW ever could, for those that want to see Flash/Jaedong/Bisu/Stork continue their competitive careers and the game of their choice to continue being supported.

    And for those that want both (e.g. me), both games are now on the same launcher, so that's pretty damn great.    … Expand
  2. PerfectSnipeGS
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    If you’re a fan of Starcraft: Brood War this is the perfect remaster. The addition of a matchmaking already makes it worth the $15. But it also has customizable hotkeys now, up to 4k resolution support (and sticks with the original art style). It has tons of observer and replay improvements including the ability to rewind replays. It is the same gameplay, which is perfect, BW is a perfectIf you’re a fan of Starcraft: Brood War this is the perfect remaster. The addition of a matchmaking already makes it worth the $15. But it also has customizable hotkeys now, up to 4k resolution support (and sticks with the original art style). It has tons of observer and replay improvements including the ability to rewind replays. It is the same gameplay, which is perfect, BW is a perfect game, that to this day the meta still sees new revelations. You can play on any map from the original, and most of the UMS (excluding a couple EUD maps that were security issues, you can even watch all your old replays. It lets you switch from HD to SD with the press of a button at any point. The matchmaking works well with a good MMR ranking system, with more recent netcode improvements it makes sure matches have a good latency even though it is global matchmaking (the gateway you pick does not matter for matchmaking). The only downside right now is a lack of a 2v2 ladder, but you can still play team games in customs just like you always have. This is how a classic should be remastered, sadly WC3 did not get the same treatment, hopefully they are able to fix it.… Expand
  3. Veska
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    King is back. Great job, Blizzard. Great job:)

    Nostalgia and travel time until 1997 when I first played the game. This is one of the remastered games where the prize is ridiculous. Only 15 euros for this? I'd also like to give 30.
  4. roberttrufant
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    Brought me back to 20 years ago. Stayed up all night playing it. Always loved it; and now it looks good enough to play again. The music, the atmosphere, the voice acting, the story, the tactical depth, what a game. A lot of people will probably say that it's not worth paying 15 dollars for a graphics overhaul but if you really loved the original game or if you never played it, man youBrought me back to 20 years ago. Stayed up all night playing it. Always loved it; and now it looks good enough to play again. The music, the atmosphere, the voice acting, the story, the tactical depth, what a game. A lot of people will probably say that it's not worth paying 15 dollars for a graphics overhaul but if you really loved the original game or if you never played it, man you need to pick this puppy up.… Expand
  5. Thomasfrill
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    This is still the good old game but with excellent graphics! If you want to time travel then this is your game! The price at the release date is 15€.... should i say more?
  6. darkzealotjg
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    This game is the best strategy game of all time. i just want to say that for me as a personal opinion is better than starcraft 2 in a lot of things. Starcraft never looked so great. i still love the units specially the protoss and his dragoons, so can play with this unit again is a blessing. Thanks blizzard for doing this.
  7. Seksi
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    Literally felt like entering a time machine back to 20 years ago. The gameplay is exactly the same but with matchmaking and new graphics, which is all you could ask of such a classic game. Some rough edges with the new features on the release but it will be fixed soon. Also so amazing to log in and find friends from 20y ago!
  8. JuniorPasini
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    What a time to be alive, Starcraft Remastered brings me back to late 90's where whe had goods RTS like we dont have today. Blizzard deserve an "A", kept the same gameplay, same environment, but starcraft 2 graphics for just 15 Euros, thats really cheap for a game with this fame (some DLCs are more expensive than that) and if you are not a English speakers (my case) you have a classic gameWhat a time to be alive, Starcraft Remastered brings me back to late 90's where whe had goods RTS like we dont have today. Blizzard deserve an "A", kept the same gameplay, same environment, but starcraft 2 graphics for just 15 Euros, thats really cheap for a game with this fame (some DLCs are more expensive than that) and if you are not a English speakers (my case) you have a classic game in your mother language, awesome!!! 10/10
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  9. coolslump
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    Looks great, 2D strategy game is so much better than 3D.
    The game didn't change way too much, why change the mechanics if it was great in the first place right? graphics are now in line with the greatness of the game. buy it!
  10. Gr_739
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    That is a Amazing remaster quality, and good voice.
    that is a amazing game.
  11. Fenixiliario
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
  12. Sinchik
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Отличный ремастер с приятной графикой и озвучкой, за время прохождения кампании не обнаружил ни 1 лага.
  13. Esport
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    A lot of Starcraft 2 scared fan boys try to undermine this rating but here my 10 that is deserved besides everything because the Remaster respects a lot the classic Starcraft which was the first and the biggest esport in the world before Being murdered by Blizzard for monetary gain using the power of WoW money.

    Even today still one of the biggest esport of the world with 20 to 30k live    A lot of Starcraft 2 scared fan boys try to undermine this rating but here my 10 that is deserved besides everything because the Remaster respects a lot the classic Starcraft which was the first and the biggest esport in the world before Being murdered by Blizzard for monetary gain using the power of WoW money.

    Even today still one of the biggest esport of the world with 20 to 30k live viewers every single day on Youtube +AfreecaTV and 100k ish for tournaments. The story and the music are great too.    … Expand
  14. Mothwing
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Можно играть с друзьями по LAN. Хорошая русская озвучка, с теми же актёрами, что и в SC2. Портреты персонажей тоже хорошие. Графика изменилась, но осталась в духе первого StarCraft. Играть даже приятнее, чем в оригинал, с приличной русской озвучкойМожно играть с друзьями по LAN. Хорошая русская озвучка, с теми же актёрами, что и в SC2. Портреты персонажей тоже хорошие. Графика изменилась, но осталась в духе первого StarCraft. Играть даже приятнее, чем в оригинал, с приличной русской озвучкой
  15. jirkahavlas
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Its just perfect... This remaster took me again into Starcraft world. Original allways was one of my favourite games of all the time and this remaster keeps it and lets me enjoy it all again :)
  16. DingerDonger
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    The pinnacle of RTS games. The infinitely high skill ceiling helps cement this game as one of the greatest competitive games of all time, if not THE greatest. Competitive Starcraft is still played in Korea, where it's much more popular even than it's younger sibling Starcraft 2. This game isn't perfect, but I have a feeling it's as close as we'll ever get.
  17. Pedracula98
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, the game it’s very funny, the graphics and the dynamic is awesome. It was wonderfull in 1998 and now is the same. The new classification of the game it’s very competitive but i’ve played 4 hours and i like it. The chats with the others ussers is quickly, i was playing thirty minutes ago and I’ve a good time.… Expand
  18. Turin_18
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego de estrategia que he jugado, la historia simplemente fantastica, adictiva, no te das cuenta del tiempo que pasas jugando, las horas pasan volando, con cada misión un desafio mayor, obra maestra ahora remasterizada
  19. HealedDog
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Best game in the history of mankind by far.
    Just imagine SC2 wouldn’t have any bugs it had the perfect cursor an actual enjoyable campaign and maximum balancing. Here you are.
  20. daxem302
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    For all the complainers, lower reviews "just remastered" types out there, this isn't just a remastered game, it is still running an overhauled version of the original game engine from the 90s. The graphics are still based on sprites, and it now plays on Windows 7 without hacks, fixes or manipulations to launching the game to fix graphics issues.

    Overall, even if you play remastered with    For all the complainers, lower reviews "just remastered" types out there, this isn't just a remastered game, it is still running an overhauled version of the original game engine from the 90s. The graphics are still based on sprites, and it now plays on Windows 7 without hacks, fixes or manipulations to launching the game to fix graphics issues.

    Overall, even if you play remastered with the new graphics turned off, the game runs better on modern computers and allows the original game to carry on another 20 years. This is a perfect execution of what a remaster should be.. fix bugs that degrade the game ONLY. Blizzard left intact exploits that allowed for some of the best maps online. That is a solid move for the community.

    -Battle.net works well (although I don't play the ladder, just with friends)
    -Graphics are good, I feel like it met my expectations of what I remember not how it actually was pixelated
    -Gameplay remains unchanged, and I get that people complain about AI pathing, but it's based on sprites, and the unique movement and play would be changed if they fixed it, so I'm happy about that.
    -Players that complain about the 12 unit selection group maximums, really small complaint when played correctly. I mean I personally have no issue swarming with the Zerg.

    If you want to step into gaming history and experience a well balanced, 3 race RTS, this is the game for you. Or if you're like me and played it in the 90s and still have a few discs laying around.. worth every penny.    … Expand
  21. Bastion750
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Хороший ремастер.
    Неплохо переделана кампания, сетевой игрой не интересовался, так как имеется приемник в виде второго SC.
  22. Kamerdeep1
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Grow up with this game so happy made it better. I will never ever get sick of this game. Online play is hard when learn how to play online it fun. Not even pro at this game. Still win some game and other games I get owned. Must buy game if you like rts games.
  23. Cloudone
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Nothing wrong here. Great game faithfully remastered. I have literally heard some complain that "it's only a remaster with some fresh graphics" this tells me people didnt bother to learn what they were buying. Then complained about things blizzard never said was gonna be in it. While grouping could better, it is better than the sc2 grouping that was one big deathball. Need more strategyNothing wrong here. Great game faithfully remastered. I have literally heard some complain that "it's only a remaster with some fresh graphics" this tells me people didnt bother to learn what they were buying. Then complained about things blizzard never said was gonna be in it. While grouping could better, it is better than the sc2 grouping that was one big deathball. Need more strategy to play this. Thank you blizzard… Expand
  24. Soso4ek
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Ремастер легендарной игры. Подтянули спрайты, добавили официальный перевод и русскую озвучку (какой кайф). Чутка переделали портреты и модели главных героев, чтобы от второй части сильно не отличались. Ну а ностальгирующим специально завезли фичу - нажал на F5 и игра переключается на оригинал прям во время боя. пройти давно хотел, теперь могу сделать это с максимальными удобствами. Кайф.Ремастер легендарной игры. Подтянули спрайты, добавили официальный перевод и русскую озвучку (какой кайф). Чутка переделали портреты и модели главных героев, чтобы от второй части сильно не отличались. Ну а ностальгирующим специально завезли фичу - нажал на F5 и игра переключается на оригинал прям во время боя. пройти давно хотел, теперь могу сделать это с максимальными удобствами. Кайф.
  25. Gowron
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    Brood War will ALWAYS bee the king!
    Starcraft will live forever !
    This is 100% worth a buy if you have played the old Starcraft and miss it
  26. Marcos1212
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos de rts de todos os tempos sem mesmo com o passar dos anos sempre dá para voltar e jogar cada vez mais… Expand
  27. kitto
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    solid remastered edition of the old classic. most whining about it, as usual, goes from the people that for some reason hoped for a remake, which sc:r certainly is not.
    great: new portraits, voices, comic interludes, zoom feature, old school gameplay.
    ok: new unit and building textures (matter of taste - could've been better, could've been worse) bad: 20 years old game requires online    solid remastered edition of the old classic. most whining about it, as usual, goes from the people that for some reason hoped for a remake, which sc:r certainly is not.
    great: new portraits, voices, comic interludes, zoom feature, old school gameplay.
    ok: new unit and building textures (matter of taste - could've been better, could've been worse)
    bad: 20 years old game requires online (why?!), problems with saving settings.    … Expand
  28. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    9
    Добавили детализации, включили поддержку широкоформатных мониторов, и вообщем ощущение после ремастера, что игра всегда и была такой. Хотя нажатием на F5 можно вернуть олдскульную графику и оценить различия. А так игра и по сей день прекрасна.Добавили детализации, включили поддержку широкоформатных мониторов, и вообщем ощущение после ремастера, что игра всегда и была такой. Хотя нажатием на F5 можно вернуть олдскульную графику и оценить различия. А так игра и по сей день прекрасна.
  29. Dandelf
    Aug 16, 2017
    9
    Хорошей ремастер старой игры, мне, как новичку в этой игре, очень приятно, что я, наконец, смогу её пройти.
  30. Mass40K
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    People will have varied opinions on just how good StarCraft Remastered turned out. From a long time player and fan's perspective I was impressed by the game. Sure, it may not be as beautiful as one may have expected but this game serves as a MASSIVE improvement over the original. The ability to switch between original and remastered graphics on the fly serves as an excellent reminder ofPeople will have varied opinions on just how good StarCraft Remastered turned out. From a long time player and fan's perspective I was impressed by the game. Sure, it may not be as beautiful as one may have expected but this game serves as a MASSIVE improvement over the original. The ability to switch between original and remastered graphics on the fly serves as an excellent reminder of just how much improvement this version of the game brings. And at a price of $14.99, I'd say it is well worth it.

    Keeping all the original gameplay and art style intact was a must for me and I am glad that Blizzard did StarCraft justice. In my mind, players will have a preference for which game they prefer; for me personally, I adore the brutalistic challenging nature of Brood War. The story is also leaps and bounds better than SC2. From a nostalgia perspective, this is a remaster done right.    … Expand
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#24 Best PC Game of 2017
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#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    70
    StarCraft Remastered is a fun blast from the past, but it’s hard not to notice how much games have evolved since 1998. [12/2017, p.53]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    90
    Legendary RTS and the original Esport enjoys fresh new life with beautiful HD textures and new matchmaking system.
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  3. Games.cz
    Sep 18, 2017
    70
    StarCraft: Remastered admittedly targets to esport. While for professional players it is almost perfect, for ordinary people it is a half-baked remaster of once great game, which is not so good to play today.
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