StarCraft

6 - StarCraft

Year: 1998
Platform(s): PC
Designer(s): Chris Metzen & James Phinney
Developer: Blizzard
Publisher: Blizzard

"With hindsight, it seems almost comical that many wondered if Blizzard could pull it off. Command & Conquer and Total Annihilation had set the bar for how a modern RTS would handle. Blizzard not only leapt over the bar, but blew the competition away with StarCraft, which dominated sales for 1998 and 1999. Wizards, Orcs and Trolls gave way to Marines, Protoss and Zerg, backed by a surprisingly effective storyline and cast of characters. And Blizzard's commitment to getting it right the first time made for a hassle-free game that was simply a joy to play." - GameSpy

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