Best Starcraft type game

Renault on 8/8/2008 at 16:39

Just recently replayed Starcraft, and even with the severely dated graphics, it was a blast. So, with my computer last being updated in 2004, what's another Starcraft type game that would be equally fun to play? Something from 2002-2006 would be perfect.

I guess when I say "Starcraft type" game, I mean real time strategy, but I'm really not into the diehard resource management sim games like Eve. It's gotta have a decent pace to it so I don't fall asleep. Doesn't really have to have a space setting either, but that would be nice.

EvaUnit02 on 8/8/2008 at 16:51

Dawn of War. They threw resource gathering out the window in favour of a capture point system. It still has micro-management of course, but the game is far more focused on the combat.

Malf on 8/8/2008 at 16:53

Warhammer 40K Dawn of War is what you want.
Not big on resource management; you gain resources by capturing and holding strategic points.

Great animation and audio, backed up with very satisfying races each with a different playstyle.

The campaigns for Dawn of War and Winter Assault are bog-standard linear fare, but Dark Crusade and Soulstorm both have non-linear campaigns that have a strategic map much like a simplified Total War.

That's the closest to Starcraft you'll get until Starcraft 2, but it's well worth trying Supreme Commander and its expansion, both of which can be picked up as Supreme Commander Gold Edition.
Supreme Commander is a much more long-haul game however with some maps taking hours to complete, but it's incredibly satisfying, especially if you like exploding robot death on a massive scale.
It's also got the best camera in a traditional RTS yet.
Again, resource management is minimal, allowing you to get on with the carnage.

polytourist97 on 8/8/2008 at 17:01

Personally I would steer clear from Supreme Commander. It can be fun, but it can also just be a grind and the different factions are quite similar as far as playstyle goes.

Ulukai on 8/8/2008 at 17:32

Warcraft II & III are worth a look if you're willing to forego the space theme completely.

The Alchemist on 8/8/2008 at 17:49

7th Legion

N'Al on 8/8/2008 at 17:50

Even if you were interested in Supreme Commander, I doubt your computer would be able to run it.

It should, however, have no problems running most of the games in the (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Conquer-First-Decade-DVD/dp/B000E543LI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1218217702&sr=8-4) Command and Conquer First Decade collection. You could try that.

demagogue on 8/8/2008 at 17:58

Has anyone played Sins of a Solar Empire? I just heard about it recently and saw that it's had good reviews ... although it's more like Homeworld (4x) than Starcraft as an RTS.

Matthew on 8/8/2008 at 18:19

Stitch and I did, don't know if many others here tried it out. Great game though.

N'Al on 8/8/2008 at 18:21

Quote Posted by demagogue

Has anyone played Sins of a Solar Empire? I just heard about it recently and saw that it's had good reviews ... although it's more like Homeworld (4x) than Starcraft as an RTS.

I've still only played the demo (:sweat:), but see (http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119676&highlight=homeworld) this thread here for more on SoSE.