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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (add-on) - Collector's Edition (computer game)

Customer Review

... With "Heart of the Swarm." :-)

After two and a half years has lasted until we 'Wings of Liberty' were able to enjoy the continuation of Use. And just two days lasted until the pleasure was all over it. Because "unfortunately" I've been through the campaign. ;-(
Thus we would have the first weakness of the game: it is too short. While there was so-called evolution missions, at the end you always have to choose between two possible developments, artificially stretched. However, since these very simple and also be brief, the extension is only marginal. The other missions have been mostly through in 20-25 minutes. Long missions are scarce. Boring's will by switching between command and building missions but never. Even unusual boss battles that feel more like Geschicklichkeitsspielchen, Blizzard has built. Otherwise it plays like an 'Wings of Liberty'. Units are gradually released and one is aware of the fundamental basic structure. Also acquired Blizzard has the need for specific units to meet the respective mission. Free building rarely advisable. New, however, the development of a hero figure is: Kerrigan. Was there in the Terran campaign nor the research tree, you now get skills for Kerrigan about collecting essences. Fundamentally, however, this runs not unlike 'Wings of Liberty'. The skills are partly also comparable. In addition to skills that enhance the zerg Swarm, but there are also others, of which only Kerrigan benefits. Many new so there is not, it is usually only slightly packaged differently.

About the story:
Here I do not want to reveal too much. The story is directly linked to the end of 'Wings of Liberty' to. Kerrigan is human again. Your connection with the Zerg is not entirely disappeared. Also left to her is the desire for revenge against Mengsk. Jim do not like it; he wants to be dissuaded. On this basis, the story, while you can look forward to a reunion with many friends developed. :-)
Pioneering the story is not, but enriched in the right places with emotional moments. However, big surprises are not. The end is by no means satisfactory, despite already fixed sequel. You could certainly leave so even if there is no Hollywood-finals. ;-)

Overall, I 'Wings of Liberty' something more fun, although even that had its weaknesses. However, it played itself fresh and offered many new features compared to the first part. The missing now largely. Therefore only 4 stars for the game. The game is still good. I as an absolute Zerg fan can ignore brazen about the shortcomings, because the entertainment value is true and my curiosity was served. For multiplayer mode, I do not say anything, since I hardly use the. I think 'Warcraft III' for better real-time strategy game, as it has by the hero-dynamics more options.

For Collector's Edition:
Since I anno 2010, appropriate version have also worried about 'Wings of Liberty', I would like to draw at this point a direct comparison. At that time I was really excited about the content, which is why I have pre-ordered immediately to the CE 'Heart of the Swarm' in November 2012. Was delivered on March 09, the then. Over time to spoil immediately with bonus DVD. (What have I done: -D.) Such a DVD is standard on Blizzard CE versions of the standard; also 'Diablo III' and 'Starcraft II' they had. The content is also available as Blu-ray Disc. In addition to all the video sequences of the game you will also find ideas to the editor, the e-sports community and to the speakers and the obligatory "making-of". On German sound must be abandoned; The video sequences are but at least subtitled.
Likewise, there is a mandatory Artwork Book in bound form with hardcover in the package as well as the soundtrack. Both are known as already of 'Diablo III' and 'Wings of Liberty'. No suprise so. Those who enjoy such things, is served here comprehensively. Otherwise there's this "standard goods" but only a mouse pad which, although convinced with nice appearance, but by high falls. With 'Wings of Liberty' was a USB stick with the first part of "Starcraft", including add-on "Brood War" included in the supplement of 30 euros. That was it for physical contents of the "boxed version".
The rest (a WoW pet, a pair of wings and some banners for 'Diablo III' and a special appearance for a Zerg unit and special portraits) is paid even if you order the download version. And cheaper. Whether you need it, everyone must decide for themselves. Personally, I care more for the physical bonuses.
Total offered 'Wings of Liberty' for 30 euros extra more content, time you mitlieferte two full versions. Of course, Blizzard was able to repeat bad, but the mouse pad is a poor compensation. A manual would for example have been an alternative. This will cost a star with the equipment.

Conclusion:
The Collector's Edition has a decent charge, which the content is only just partially. For WoL you got more simply for the money. So I recommend this version of the game only fans of the series. Those who like leafing through playing out in artwork books or want to take a proper soundtrack CD, also gets his money. For people without Regal's the small-game shenanigans as download version for moderate cost. As a fan, I am quite satisfied with what is offered, consider 69 euros but for something too expensive. :-)

no / poor Rank: 1/5
August 31
these books are captivating Rank: 4/5
December 19
Excellent product 371 Rank: 5/5
April 2
Beautiful presentation 3 Rank: 1/5
January 2

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