StarCraft Battle Chest for Windows, Mac

StarCraft Battle Chest for Windows, Mac

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This special collection features the entire Starcraft series (Starcraft, Starcraft: Brood War) as well as the Official Strategy Guides by Prima Publishing for both games. Command the nomadic Terrans, mysterious Protoss or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy.

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StarCraft Battle Chest
This package contains Starcraft and Starcraft BroodWar Expansion SetProduct Information  Starcraft the highly anticipatedreal-time strategy game  Starcraft is the one of Blizzard Entertainment'sbiggest product launch ever.In the distant future a small group of human exiles have been doomedto fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strengthespionage and deceit a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasypeace but as resources and fuel run short the Confederate nations findthemselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors theenigmatic Protoss. To further plicate matters it seems that a previouslyunknown species-- the Zerg-- have entered Protoss space and are destroyingeverything in their path. The time for war has e.Real-time strategy goes to new levels as three intergalactic speciesfight for survival. Control the vagabond Terrans enigmatic Protoss orthe bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy. Includessupport for Inter play over Battle. Blizzard's on-line gaming service.As mander of the Terrans Protoss or Zerg species players head ona collision course for galactic domination. While battling in space onplaary surfaces and within installations players face 30 do-or-diemissions. With each mission more of the epic story of the universe unfolds."With Starcraft Blizzard Entertainment continued  traditionof offering highly addictive and exciting real-time games while creatingnew worlds experiences and technologies.KeyFeatures IncludeThree intergalactic species boasting unique units technologies attributesand abilities.Evolving storyline that unfolds as players experience the game from eachof the three species' perspective.30 different missions in space on plaary surfaces and within installations.Real-time light sourcing true line of sight and advanced translucencyengine bine for visual and tactical realism.Multiplayer option that supports as many as eight players via modem workdirectmore 		Amazon Marketplace
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StarCraft Battle Chest (PC)
Command the nomadic Terrans, mysterious Protoss or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war at the edge of the galaxy. The StarCraft Series has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and has won numerous awards including multiple Game of the Year and Best Multiplayer Game honors.more 		Buy.com
$16.99
StarCraft Battle Chest
Starcraft Battle Chest CD-ROMmore 		Amazon Marketplace
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Product Description

This special collection features the entire Starcraft series (Starcraft, Starcraft: Brood War) as well as the Official Strategy Guides by Prima Publishing for both games. Command the nomadic Terrans, mysterious Protoss or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy.

Product Specification Chart

Product MPN
MPN
71731
Other Features
Distribution Media
CD-ROM
Key Features
Publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
Platform
Windows, Mac
Genre
Strategy
ESRB Rating
T - (Teen)
Miscellaneous
Product ID
20606009
Release Date
October, 1999
UPC
020626717311

Product Reviews

Lead your faction to victory!
from magrebithug on Saturday, July 12, 2008
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Three diverse groups to choose from.
 Cons:
 Limited number of units can be selected.
Bottom Line: Overall this is a must buy real time strategy game.
Review: Starcraft is a well designed strategy game with three different groups and ten single player mission...
Starcraft Brood War and Original
from adus on Sunday, May 18, 2008
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Legendary RTS that all rts lovers must play.
 Cons:
 Few disconnects but nothing to worry about.
Bottom Line: Definitely play for RTS gamers, great balance and many great user made maps!
Review: Starcraft is a Real Time Strategy game involving the conflict between the three races. The three rac...
Almost as good as a chest of gold
from mkbindustries on Sunday, May 04, 2008
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Rich storyline Hours of game play Smart AI
 Cons:
 A lot of hackers on Battle Net
Bottom Line: Buy it for hours of fun at a cheap price.
Review: Starcraft is a RTS (Real Time Strategy) game. The game is rich with details. The graphics are great...
A good game to play hours on end
from meerkatmandude on Tuesday, August 28, 2007
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 A fun game that can be played for many hours non stop.
 Cons:
 #1 Cheaters on Battle.net #2 Getting beat by AI. Other players that may be cheating.
Bottom Line: This game is, a very entertaining game that can last for hours on end. Plus, for some people that like violence and animated blood in a game.
Review: I first heard of this game from a friend. So I decided to buy this game from the store. I put the C...
Real-Time Strategy Classic
from jjw67 on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Balanced. Easy to learn interface. Good single-player, better online multi-player.
 Cons:
 Graphics are from 1998.
Review: Starcraft, set in a sci-fi theme, is one of the most balanced strategy games of all time. Excellent...
starcraft battlechest
from re4forlife on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Gameplay, Cinematics, Stratagey, multiplayer, Replayability, action, everything
 Cons:
 not much, graphics mabey, (meh,)
Review: Starcraft if a wonderful, if slightly complex game. You command one of 3 armies at a time, Terrans,...
Great Price, Great Games
from ikknight on Friday, December 24, 2004
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Two Games, Strategy Guides, Amazing Price!
 Cons:
 None at all.
Bottom Line: This game was made in 1998 and a huge online community still exists. This game never gets old.
Review: The Game This battle Chest comes with two of the most exciting games created by Blizzard Entertainme...
Starcraft is one of the best games
from dude2k5 on Friday, March 26, 2004
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Internet playing, 3 races, lots of weapons, lots of levels to play on
 Cons:
 Maybe 1 more race would be fun, maybe more than 8 playr like 16 playrs.
Review: This game is very fun, with 3 different races with all different buildings and weapons, This will ke...
Top Notch RTS, Bottom Rung Price
from the_ranger on Friday, September 19, 2003
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Strategy guides that don't suck, great games for low cash.
 Cons:
 A bit long in the tooth; graphics/sound lacking. Online cheating problematic, poor computer AI.
Bottom Line: StarCraft is among the best games ever made, and certainly the most highly played. If you lack it, hang your head in shame until you get it.
Review: StarCraft is one of the most popular video games. Ever. It's popular in North America, it's popular...
One of the first, one of the best, now with more stuff!
from speeddy on Sunday, June 15, 2003
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 StarCraft and Brood War Expansions included, Strategy Guides for both included.
 Cons:
 Strategy Guides for both included :), online hacks.
Bottom Line: Bottom line is that if you want StarCraft, get the Battle Chest. If not for the free Strategy Guides, then for the savings on the 2 games.
Review: This is StarCraft Battle Chest. It includes StarCraft, Brood War (The StarCraft Expansion), and the...
Many hours of great gaming for the money.
from yardobeef on Tuesday, March 04, 2003
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great game and add-on. Dirt cheap.
 Cons:
 Manuals in PDF format on the CD.
Bottom Line: If you enjoy real-time strategy games, or are looking for an introduction to the genre, this is a great place to start. Great game for a few bucks.
Review: Let me just start by saying that I'm not going to spend too much time reviewing either "Starcraft" o...
Awesome PC Game
from mk34 on Saturday, February 22, 2003
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 fun game, you will definitely get your monies worth
 Cons:
 confusing at first because it is so unique
Bottom Line: This is an excellent game of war and strategy. One great game, and Interactive Academy of Arts and Sciences 1997-1998 Game of the Year shows it.
Review: Starcraft is an excellent game. It is a very addictive game. Even after you beat it, you will find...
The Future is Battle
from sontag2 on Friday, December 27, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 The game of the century in a neat single box.
 Cons:
 None.
Bottom Line: If you don't own it, shame on you. If you don't like video games, I can not help you there. Buy it and love it.
Review: When I thought this was going to be another game I would be disappointed with or bored with after a...
2 Weeks, 1 Game, Lots of fun
from ck_is_olived on Thursday, September 19, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 It is a fun and interactive game!
 Cons:
 It can be a little slow
Bottom Line: i reccomend it because it it is hard and fun
Review: 2 WEEKS, 1 GAME, LOTS OF FUN!!! I just bought the game Starcraft. It is a rathe...
Starcraft Battle Chest
from kiggagook on Monday, January 21, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great value for what you receive!
 Cons:
 The only bad thing is that this game is highly addictive.
Bottom Line: Whether you're a "game freak" or not, Starcraft is one of the best games and it is a must get.
Review: Starcraft. 1997-1998 Game of the Year Award. One of the greatest PC games ever created. Now you can...