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Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)

Essential Facts
... about Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

Platform
ESRB Rating
Teen
ESRB Content
Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Main Genre
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Developer
Publisher
Release Date
2010-07-27
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Description From Wikipedia: "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a military science fiction real-time strategy video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment as a sequel to the award-winning 1998 video game StarCraft. The game was developed ..."  expand → Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a military science fiction real-time strategy video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment as a sequel to the award-winning 1998 video game StarCraft. The game was developed for concurrent release on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. StarCraft II is split into three installments: the base game with the subtitle Wings of Liberty, and two expansion packs, Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void.Set in the 26th century in a distant part of the Milky Way galaxy, the game is built around three species: the Terrans, human exiles from Earth; the Zerg, a race of insectoid genetic assimilators; and the Protoss, a species with vast psionic power. Wings of Liberty will focus on the Terrans specifically, while the expansions Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void will focus on the Zerg and Protoss, respectively. The game is expected to be set four years after the events of StarCraft: Brood War, and follow the exploits of Jim Raynor as he leads an insurgent group against the autocratic Terran Dominion. The game will include old characters from the original game, as well as introduce new characters and locations to the franchise. StarCraft II is also designed to focus more heavily on the multiplayer aspect, when compared to the original StarCraft. The changes include overall improvement in Battle.net, a new competitive "ladder" system for ranked games and new matchmaking mechanics—designed to "match-up" players of equal skill levels. In addition, the replay function, which allows players to record and review past games, is being improved. Blizzard has also stated they have made some changes to the game that were suggested by fans.

 

Reviews
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GameSnob average review score:
(based on 5 critics)
9.0

04

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

1UP 8.5            

One of the most anticipated games in a decade is a throwback to an earlier era, but with some thoroughly modern trappings.

 

GameSpy 8.0            

The second-best real-time strategy multiplayer of all time.

 

03

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

IGN 9.0            

Is Blizzard's latest also its greatest?

 

02

Monday, August 02, 2010

GameSpot 9.5            

Traditional and fresh in all the right ways, this strategy sequel is an absolute joy for veterans and newcomers alike.

 

31

Saturday, July 31, 2010

GiantBomb 10.0            

Top to bottom, this is a totally worthy successor to one of the best strategy games in history.
 
 

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