StarCraft is based upon the best-selling fantasy WarCraft
series, in the same way that Alpha Centauri is the child of the Sid Meier
Civilization series. Starcraft is all the better for the input of its
illustrious predecessors, as it is a challenging space, real-time, strategy
game.
There are three alien species in the game. You will get to play as each species
in mission based campaigns. Obviously there are three different campaigns, one
for each species. And therein lies the challenge of the game...
Three Unique Alien Species
Whether you command the nomadic Terran Marines, mysterious Protoss, or voracious
Zerg, you must devise totally unique strategies to master the specialised units,
abilities, and technologies of each one in turn. Command Ghost Espionage Agents,
Wraith Stealth Fighters, Protoss High Templars, and Zerg Defilers as you seek to
conquer the galaxy.
Multiple Theatres of Battle
Within each campaign there are missions which will include either space combat,
planetary assault, or covert base infiltration or a combination of both.
Revolutionary Special Effects
Real-time light sourcing, true line of sight, and a translucency engine combine
for incredible special effects and realism.
Intense Internet Competition
Challenge players world-wide with via Blizzard's Battle.net gaming service. Up
to eight players supported for head-to-head, allied or team play. Enhanced
features include world-wide player rankings, tournaments, and challenge ladders.
Unequalled Campaign Editor
Construct individual missions or entire campaigns with unrivalled ease! Set
victory conditions, customise speech and sound, and create unique heroes while
building enormous single and multi player worlds complete with your own
storyline.
Starcraft: Brood Wars continues the saga of galactic warfare as the Zerg,
Protoss and Terrans struggle for their continued survival. This is an expansion
set for StarCraft and is included in this bundle.
With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce infighting, the Protoss seek
to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin the rebuilding of their
home world, Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I, having achieved his goal of total
power over the human colonies, must now turn his attention to both the rising
power of the woman he betrayed-- Kerrigan, the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades--
and a conspiracy deep within his own ranks.