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April 2013
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The editors liked
Arcade games in multiplayer
A worthy story update
Missions introduce RPG elements
Varied gameplay
Fun and diverse campaign with plenty of places to visit and cover in creep
Kerrigan and her army can be upgraded in powerful
Satisfying ways
Great
Varied online play with strategic depth
Slick production values in all respects.
Excellent graphics
Creative ingame mechanics
Great replayability
New Physics model makes for much more interesting engagements
New units add a whole new mix to the multiplayer experience
New training in multiplayer allows you to get up to speed much easier
Worker count on base allows easier management of harvesting
The editors didn't like
Blizz further edges towards always-online requirements
Evolution missions don't quite work
Absurd story makes the original Starcraft seem like Shakespeare
Some multiplayer balancing issues
Lame plot
Multiplayer additions feel a wee sparse
Campaign mode has more of a RPG feel rather than RTS
Abstract: Near the beginning of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, as the noble pirate Jim Raynor and the psychic-soldier-turned-evil-Zerg-queen-turned-confused-human Sarah Kerrigan are escaping from a squad of invading marines, Kerrigan picks up a gun. "Been a long...
While the story may seem doomed from the very beginning, there is a ton of surprises and much fun to be had with this game. With new units, cool set pieces and amazing cinematics, Heart of the Swarm will not disappoint its fans. The audiovisual presentati...
Abstract: Heart of the Swarm, the second in the StarCraft II trilogy of games, had me amped from the moment I heard its title announced. StarCraft is a franchise that prides itself on cutting-edge gameplay, great graphics, and terrific storylines. Sure, there are p...
Abstract: Never has the term “star-crossed lovers” fashioned itself quite so literally and figuratively, at the same time, as it does in StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm. From colleagues, to guilty actions, to hated enemies, to desperate rescue missions, and finally...
Abstract: At last, the long awaited expansion pack to StarCraft 2 is here! It's Heart of the Swarm!If there's one thing Blizzard does and does well, it's hype. From the release of the first cinematic onto Youtube to the Super Bowl ads, Blizzard has been getting peo...
Abstract: The decision to make StarCraft II’s campaign a “trilogy” is still somewhat controversial. Regardless, here we are with the release of StarCraft II’s second installment, Heart of the Swarm, which has us playing as the Zerg race and following the story o...
Published: 2013-04-01, Author: Zara , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Each mission adds an extra level of challenge, whether it be from new and powerful enemies, maps where strategic positioning is crucial, or maps where blocks or detours have to be tackled at the same time as juggling troops, resources and battle.But there...
Abstract: I’m not sure I like Kerrigan. She's a little disturbed. It seems there is no pleasing some people, lest of all the Queen of Blades. But maybe the fact that I don’t like her is an example of good characterisation, which is the mark of a good game, which...
KerriganFantastic singleplayer missionsChallenge mode returnsTweaked multiplayerNew unitsMengskVisually a little datedStoryline occasionally sillyYou own this Total You want this Total You had this Total Starcraft: Heart of the Swarm PC ReviewWhat's not s...
