Starcraft Brood War

Starcraft Brood War is an addition that has long defined the face of real-time strategy games. It continued the stories of the three races, new campaigns and units appeared, and with them the multiplayer changed: the usual tactics fell apart, and players had to re-learn the balance. It was after this addition that Starcraft esports became a global phenomenon. Campaigns tell about the fate of heroes in new conditions: there is politics, betrayal, and big battles. Missions are not limited to destroying everything - often you need to hold a position, kill a specific character, or complete a task in a limited time. Multiplayer is a separate universe: micro-control of each unit, reconnaissance, timing and the ability to read the enemy. The game is so demanding that real masters spend no less time training than athletes. Even years later, the community continues to play, and the matches are still studied as a model of balance. It is also worth noting that in multiplayer, maps and the ability to read the enemy play a decisive role: reconnaissance here pays off better than amassing an army. Each race requires its own rhythm of play, and this makes the matches different from each other. For the history of eSports, this is the foundation on which entire schools have grown. For those who come from other strategies, the entry barrier is high: rapid mastery requires practice. But the depth here is such that you can master it endlessly.