The origins of the StarCraft universe are currently available for free – at least if you are an Amazon Prime customer. We reveal what awaits you.
There are a number of games that everyone should play, even if you are not particularly interested in a specific genre. These milestones in gaming are simply a must to understand how the genres were formed – or they are still so popular after decades that it would be a travesty not to take a look at the game at least once. One of these games is the original StarCraft, which is now available in its remastered version on Amazon Prime.
How do you get the game? In order to “receive” the game for “free”, you need to be an Amazon Prime member. Then you will have access to various offers at regular intervals. This ranges from cosmetic rewards to in-game goodies to full versions, as is the case with StarCraft: Remastered. If you are a Prime member, you can find the game here on the “Amazon Prime Gaming” page.
What kind of game is it? StarCraft is still considered one of the best-balanced strategy games ever, over 24 years after the original release. StarCraft captivated not only through a quite interesting campaign but also through various level designs with different mission types and three species that all played completely differently.
There is the Zerg swarm led by the eerie Overmind, the Terran humans, and the mysterious, somewhat graceful Protoss.
Additionally, the remastered version also includes the expansion “Brood War,” which comes with further campaigns and new unit types.
Who is it worth it for? Basically, StarCraft: Remastered is still a gem in the strategy genre and is therefore worthwhile for anyone who enjoys real-time strategy in any way. In the remastered version, the game also looks quite nice – at least when compared to the original version of the game. Nevertheless, StarCraft: Remastered is primarily a “2D game” that only attempts to simulate 3D – even if it has been significantly enhanced in many areas.
If you are currently looking for a few hours of good strategic entertainment or just need another classic in your collection, you can’t go wrong with StarCraft: Remastered – especially if you want to eventually play StarCraft II and fully understand the story. Because StarCraft II is based on the great story of the first part.
Have you already secured StarCraft: Remastered? If not, you should hurry, as the offer is only valid until September 1st.
