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StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is both a fantastic conclusion to Blizzard's five-year saga and a great entry point into one of the most complex, but satisfying, strategy games ever. It's a towering achievement.
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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
Critic Score 88%Based on 17 reviews

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StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and was released on November 10, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics.

You are Hierarch Artanis, leader of the mighty protoss race. Years ago, your homeworld of Aiur fell to the merciless zerg Swarm. Now, at long last, you have raised a powerful fleet of warships known as the Golden Armada, and are poised to reclaim your world. But an ancient evil—Amon—threatens this destiny and the fate of the entire galaxy. Only you can reunite the protoss factions and defeat the c…

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story7 positive mentions
  • Legacy of the Void offers a brilliant and complex real-time strategy experience that is both challenging and accessible.
  • The game features a satisfying conclusion to the StarCraft II saga, with varied single-player missions and beautiful design.
  • New multiplayer modes, including Archon and co-op, provide fresh gameplay experiences and help reinvigorate the community.
  • The single-player story is considered disappointing, with poor writing and a lack of imaginative variety in missions.
  • Some players feel the game does not change enough from previous installments to justify its full price, especially for newcomers.
  • The altered multiplayer pace may be divisive, and new players might struggle to adapt to the changes.

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story of "Legacy of the Void" has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as a fitting conclusion to the StarCraft II saga, featuring superb campaign missions and beautiful design. However, many critics feel the narrative has deteriorated over time, describing it as poorly written and disappointing compared to previous installments. Overall, while the campaign offers a satisfying ending and engaging gameplay, the story itself is seen as a weak point in the expansion.

    • “A fitting end to the Starcraft II saga, superb campaign missions, beautiful design and animation, more accessible online and co-op play.”
    • “Archon and co-op modes provide a stair step for new players and veterans alike to rejoin the multiplayer ranks, whereas the incredibly strong single player ties up the story arc nicely.”
    • “Fantastic storyline sews up the trio of games, Archon and co-op modes are welcome additions, new units bring new tactics, but still instantly familiar gameplay, campaign worth playing at least twice.”
    • “Priced too high for my liking, but the game still offers a decent length campaign marred by a bad and poorly written story.”
    • “The story of Starcraft II has been deteriorating from the start, and here it only gets worse, being simply bad at best with terrible writing.”
    • “The story is ultimately disappointing, but on a mission-to-mission basis, Starcraft II represents the apex of old-school real-time strategy design.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay in "Legacy of the Void" maintains the solid and timeless real-time strategy mechanics established in StarCraft II, enhanced by new features like the Archon mode and co-op missions that cater to both new and experienced players. The multiplayer experience has been refined for faster-paced matches, while the single-player campaign offers a rich narrative and varied missions, making it engaging enough to replay. Overall, the expansion successfully combines familiar gameplay with fresh elements, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable experience.

    • “Legacy of the Void continues with the same solid gameplay that StarCraft II has had since the initial release in 2010. Additions to the online mode should also reinvigorate the game, and the new Archon mode offers a chance for the less experienced to learn from the experienced.”
    • “Timeless and solid real-time strategy mechanics, co-op mode is tons of fun, and multiplayer is faster than ever.”
    • “Brilliant real-time strategy gameplay is perfectly balanced and infinitely complex. The varied single-player campaign doesn't require previous expansions, and co-op modes ease in new players, complemented by gorgeous cinematics.”
    • “But Blizzard has packed plenty of value into their final expansion, piling co-op missions on top of their solo campaign while tinkering with the multiplayer's pacing and mechanics.”
    • “Fantastic storyline sews up the trio of games, Archon and co-op modes are welcome additions, new units bring new tactics, but still instantly familiar gameplay, campaign worth playing at least twice, daily tournaments.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in Starcraft II is generally well-received, effectively complementing the gameplay, though it may not reach the iconic status of Blizzard's earlier soundtracks. Overall, it enhances the game's engaging visuals, voice acting, and cut-scenes, contributing to a satisfying campaign experience.

    • “Though not as memorable as some of Blizzard's earlier soundtracks, Starcraft II's music mostly hits all the right notes.”
    • “Great visuals, voice acting, cut-scenes, and music enhance the tried and true gameplay that is still excellent.”
    • “The campaign offers a satisfying ending and involving missions, complemented by an impressive musical score.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics in Starcraft II are praised for their enduring quality, bolstered by Blizzard's exceptional art design. Players appreciate the great visuals, alongside engaging voice acting and cut-scenes, which enhance the overall experience of both the campaign and multiplayer modes.

    • “Starcraft II's engine has held up rather well over the past few years, aided in large part by Blizzard's excellent art.”
    • “Great visuals, voice acting, cut-scenes, and music enhance the tried and true gameplay.”
    • “The campaign offers a satisfying ending and involving missions, complemented by impressive graphics.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is a strategy game. Common tags for StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void include real-time.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is available on PC and Web Browser.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void was released on November 10, 2015.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void was developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void has received positive reviews from critics. Most players liked StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is a single player game.

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