StarCraft: Remastered

Critic reviews

• ZZTGD

  Jae Lee · Sep 13, 2017

  9.0

  We’re currently at a time where remasters of classic games are becoming rather commonplace. Contrary to the practices of developers that make adjustments to the original experience to make it more palatable for the current generation, Blizzard played the role of an art restorer, being careful with their strokes to preserve the original and touching up the masterpiece known as Starcraft: Brood War in a way that is sure to garner the attention and appreciation of new fans all across the world.

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• TTechRaptor

  Patrick Perrault · Sep 04, 2017

  8.5

  StarCraft: Remastered is a title which is more than the sum of its parts. If you were to judge this game at first glance, you would see an ancient title that has more than its fair share of quirks. However, if you were to look deeper, you would a title that still has the capability of holding your attention for many hours at a time. StarCraft remains a timeless gem, and any RTS fan this remaster is a no-brainer.

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• CCOGconnected

  Alexander Thomas · Aug 25, 2017

  9.2

  StarCraft Remastered wisely decides to leave its immaculate gameplay alone and instead brings the experience up to current-gen gaming. With 4K capabilities and smooth graphics, new portraits and a few bells and whistles, StarCraft Remastered is still just as fantastic and compelling to play as it was nearly 20 years ago.

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• HPHey Poor Player

  I. Coleman · Aug 20, 2017

  7.0

  It’s a fantastic game, and this Remastered version makes it more polished and accessible than ever. For longtime fans, there’s really no reason to go back and play any other version of the game. But for new players who are just looking for a nostalgia fix or are more interested in singleplayer campaigns and skirmishes, the lack of any real gameplay fixes might not make it worth your $15, especially since you can now download the original for free or try the Mass Recall mod that recreates the game in the StarCraft II engine. Remastered is a solid product – and one which I know is going to consume my every hour of free time all over again – but it could have been a lot more if Blizzard had just given players a few more options.

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• IIGN

  TJ HAFER · Aug 19, 2017

  9.0

  StarCraft remains a titan of the genre for a reason. Though its interface lacks some contemporary conveniences, Blizzard has still, to this day, failed to outdo itself in terms of the elegant balance between three highly asymmetrical factions that was achieved in Brood War. Whether you want to revisit the glory days or see a piece of gaming history for the first time, StarCraft Remastered is a trip well worth taking.

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• IIGN

  T.J · Aug 18, 2017

  9.0

  StarCraft remains a titan of the genre for a reason. Though its interface lacks some contemporary conveniences, Blizzard has still, to this day, failed to outdo itself in terms of the elegant balance between three highly asymmetrical factions that was achieved in Brood War. Whether you want to revisit the glory days or see a piece of gaming history for the first time, StarCraft Remastered is a trip well worth taking.

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