This is a 2 CD-ROM Set. This package contains Starcraft, and Starcraft Brood War Expansion Set Starcraft, the highly anticipated real-time strategy game, Starcraft is the one of Blizzard Entertainment's biggest product launch ever.
In the distant future, a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength, espionage, and deceit, a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace, but as resources and fuel run short the Confederate nations find themselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors, the enigmatic Protoss. To further complicate matters, it seems that a previously unknown species-- the Zerg-- have entered Protoss space and are destroying everything in their path. The time for war has come.
Real-time strategy goes to new levels as three intergalactic species fight for survival. Control the vagabond Terrans, enigmatic Protoss, or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy. Includes support for Internet play over Battle.net, Blizzard's on-line gaming service.
As commander of the Terrans, Protoss or Zerg species, players head on a collision course for galactic domination. While battling in space, on planetary surfaces and within installations, players face 30 do-or-die missions. With each mission, more of the epic story of the universe unfolds.
"With Starcraft, Blizzard Entertainment continued tradition of offering highly addictive and exciting real-time games, while creating new worlds, experiences and technologies.
Three intergalactic species boasting unique units, technologies, attributes and abilities.
Evolving storyline that unfolds as players experience the game from each of the three species' perspective.
30 different missions in space, on planetary surfaces and within installations.
Real-time light sourcing, true line of sight and advanced translucency engine combine for visual and tactical realism.
Multiplayer option that supports as many as eight players via modem, network, direct link and the Internet.
Seamless one-click free access on-line gaming via Battle.net. Blizzard charges no hourly or monthly fees for game play. Internet access is required to play over Battle.net.
Unique player IDs and worldwide rankings for tournaments and challenge ladders on Battle.net.
Full-featured campaign editor that allow players to create their own scenarios and maps complete with trigger points, custom speech, sound, text and hero characters.
Best known for the number-one selling Warcraft II series and the blockbuster hits Diablo and Diablo II, Blizzard Entertainment is a premier publisher of entertainment software, and a division of Cendant Software, subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD).
Brood War: Expansion Set
The battle for galactic domination rages on with new units, new campaigns, and more explosive strategic combat.
New Scenarios: Conquer 24 all-new scenarios set within 3 explosive campaigns
New Units: Construct Lurkers, Medics, Valkyries, Corsairs, Dark Archins and more
New Worlds: Explore arid deserts, frozen wastes & the twilight worlds of the Dark Templar
New Maps: Dominate or die in over 100 all-new multiplayer maps
FREE Internet Competition: Challenge players worldwide with FREE access to Blizzard's Battle.net gaming service
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0
Pentium 90 or equivalent
16 MB RAM
80 MB available hard drive space
2X CD-ROM drive for gameplay (4X for cinematics)
Local bus SVGA video card (DirectX-compatible)
Microsoft-compatible mouse
DirectX-compatible sound card for audio
Multi-Player Options:
2 Players: 28.8+ Kbps Modem or Null Modem Cable
2-8 Players: IPX Network or Battle.net (requires low-latency Internet Connection with Support for 32-Bit Applications)
