Get ready to conquer the galaxy

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StarCraft 2 is a step up to its predecessor. It manages to introduce various new elements while maintaining the atmosphere of the first installment.

Tactical strategy at its finest

The entire idea of working with so many things at once is what makes this game great.
StarCraft 2 is an intense real-time strategy game that throws players onto different worlds. You build bases, form a military, and invest in research to best your opponents. Most strategies will be based on what your enemy is doing. Scouting out their movements will help anticipate attacks they might be planning. Sometimes this knowledge will indicate when your opponent is most vulnerable, then you'll know it's time to attack. Managing resources tends to be the main priority. You'll want to make sure you're spending them on the right things, at the right time. Spreading your forces to conquer new areas, and their valuable goods, a little too early might be a mistake. However, if you take too long to do so, you might find yourself at a huge disadvantage. 

Take the advantage

Command workers, troops, transportation... everything is carefully put in its place. This might seem complicated, but, this is what makes the game extremely addictive. Most players who get their hands on this title struggle to stop.

There's a certain phrase that all dedicated StarCraft players live by. Every match you lose is your fault. A defeat means that you made one or more mistakes. You learn to accept that these mistakes can be fixed, and you'll be correcting them and improving in no time. 

Where can you run this program?

This game can run on almost any Windows and Apple operating systems. The hardware requirements are very low. 

Is there a better alternative?

There are Real Time Strategy games all over the place. Some include Warhammer: Dawn of War, Warcraft 3, and Command & Conquer. But, Blizzard finds a way to dominate the genre with StarCraft.

Our take

If you love managing armies and coming up with strategies to conquer enemies on a battlefield, you're sure to love StarCraft 2.

Should you download it?

If you're ready for a challenge, as well as great fun, then you should definitely give this game a try. If you're a beginner in the genre, don't be too scared. There are ways to play for casual players.

  • Pros

    • Limitless strategies to come up with
    • Very competitive
    • Deep lore
    • Enjoyable campaign
  • Cons

    • Steep learning curve

Specifications

Platform
  • Mac
  • Windows
Language
English
License

Trial version

Latest update
Downloads in last month
10
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment

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