StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the first part of an epic trilogy years in the making. The original StarCraft was one of the most successful real-time strategy games of all time, responsible for many sleepless nights. You take control of Terran, Protoss or Zerg forces as you gather resources, build an army and wreak havoc on your opponents. The campaign focuses primarily on Jim Raynor, a Terran from the first game, but you get to play as all three species online. Each race has unique abilities and units to play around with, but it’s an incredibly balanced roster. For every strategy, there is a counter-strategy. Online, there are simply too many different modes and scenarios to count, but with millions playing, there’s certainly no shortage of things to do. With a full-fledged campaign and the best online anywhere, this game is an absolute beast. Completionists beware!
This article appears in Feb 10-16, 2011.