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An incredible RTS that requires both brains and speed. Not trackball- or trackpad-friendly. Though the graphics are rather primitive by today's standards, that's only because this game is relatively old.

It features three different playable races, each of which requires different strategies for maximum effectiveness. Play as the versatile Terran colonists, the voracious Zerg xenomorphs, or the enigmatic, psionically gifted Protoss (my personal favorite).

The game also includes a map editing program for the unique SCM and SCX map format, enabling a patient user to craft new maps and scenarios. Some of the features take some getting used to, but FAQs are available at www.blizzard.com/starcraft.

The screenshot at right is from the first mission in the expansion, StarCraft: Brood War.

StarSword - # 2007-03-14 14:54:13

For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.
Sanguine # 2009-07-03 09:43:15

Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)
Sanguine # 2008-11-27 08:32:09

EXCELLENT realtime strategy game.
# 2006-07-05 00:06:54 - edit article

This is a very good game and requires a lot of skill, but also quickness. The expansion (Starcraft: Brood War) brings a lot more into the game.
Groovy_Duck - # 2006-07-05 00:06:54 - edit article

Four expansions released in 1998:
StarCraft: Stellar Forces ([[company:Micro Star]])
StarCraft: Retribution ([[company:Stardock]] / [[company:WizardWorks]])
StarCraft: Insurrection ([[company:Aztech New Media]])
StarCraft: Brood War ([[company:Saffire]] / [[company:Blizzard]])
# 2006-07-05 00:06:54 - edit article