Starcraft is a good strategy game with all the essential elements any gamer would want. The three races Terran, Zerg, and Protoss offer an enhanced game playability factor but in time it loses it's gleaming shine. After compleating all the missions (which you probably wont do anyway since there are 60 total and the later ones are incredibly tough)the multi-player on battle.net gets boring and it's VERY LAGGY. But if you're a really commited gamer and you're looking for some tough and diverse missions this is your game. And if your thinking of getting Starcraft without the battle chest--don't. The battle chest offer Brood War at a reduced price plus the strataegy guides which you WILL need.