A little over 30 hours since Australian release, the internet is exploding with StarCraft II, as are the Battle.net servers. Despite those intermittent problems, Blizzard have spoken out, clearly proud of the game's release. And so they should be, with hugely popular midnight launch parties and an estimated 3 million copies to be sold this week, according to industry analyst Michael Pachter.
Even Total War developers, Creative Assembly, have applauded the game. They claim that StarCraft II helps "prove that the PC is more than capable of being a triple-A platform". In fact, it seems that everyone is applauding the game as user reviews flood blogs and forums, most of them positive. There is a list of bugs beginning to lengthen however, but Blizzard seems like they're well and truly on the case.
For those of you who haven't yet bought the game but intend to, ignore our previous advise and do not buy it digitally at Battle.net - pricing is now available and it's a staggering $89.95 AUD! While this is still $10 cheaper and Game or EB Games retail, you can pick up the game for $69 from JB HI-FI or Dick Smith. You can still download the digital copy, as long as you have your retail key plugged into your Battle.net account.
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100 Joystiq
StarCraft 2 didn't change the formula because it didn't need to. This isn't just a fresh coat of paint on StarCraft, it is StarCraft, right down to its pixelated bones. It's proof that games don't have to be disposable, that some games are so creative and balanced and fun that they don't go out of style or disappear over the years. Some games, it turns out, really are timeless.
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98 NZGamer
Bang for buck? Check. Killer gameplay? Check. Loads of options? Check. Story, sound, presentation? All awesome. It even has a "casual" difficulty level. What's not to like? Screw 2010 - StarCraft II is the best RTS game released in YEARS and one of the best games on PC full stop. If you like gaming at all, you owe it to yourself to check this out. The ultimate RTS has arrived.
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94 MEGamers
Starcraft II has certainly been long overdue, but the immense waiting has really paid off. Blizzard have another jewel to add to their crown, and it’s easy to see why. By not veering too far away from the original formula, Blizzard haven’t at all ‘played it safe’ – they’ve recognized a gaming model that works and then given it a much needed 21st century polish.
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94 GamingXP
I am stunned. The long time waiting between "StarCraft" and StarCraft II has not been wasted. Flawless gameplay, great graphics and a bombastic atmosphere result in one of the best real-time strategy games in the world.
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