OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era

Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by mock-possum on Monday September 18, 2023 @01:53PM (#37559503)

I just ran back through StarCraft + Broodwars campaigns recently and… it really really holds up. The unit pathing and computer player AI isn’t quite as smart, but the game is solid.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by hnthrowaway0315 on Monday September 18, 2023 @03:00PM (#37560460)

Yup the campaigns are actually my favorite part. I wish I had the time to run through SC2 campaigns too but they are numerous.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by TulliusCicero on Monday September 18, 2023 @09:19PM (#37564574)

There's a bunch of custom versions of the SC2 campaigns now as well, including a coop one. GiantGrantGames is known for covering PvE content there.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by gandalfgreybeer on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @02:42AM (#37566393)

I visited that channel and now I'm going to figure out how to play Age of Mythology on my computers this weekend.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by poglet on Monday September 18, 2023 @11:32PM (#37565319)

Did it play well on modern computers? What version did you use? I'm tempted to do the same.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by gandalfgreybeer on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @02:39AM (#37566379)

I would recommend getting Starcraft Remastered if you're into the original games. They're really well made. "Modern" graphics that still feel like the original and should work out of box on modern computers (even M1 macs).

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by mock-possum on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @03:08PM (#37574822)

Oh yeah totally runs fine, no issues whatsoever. I imagine blizzard puts some effort into maintaining compatibility.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by gandalfgreybeer on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @02:41AM (#37566387)

If you haven't, give Starcraft Remastered a shot. Felt like the original games when I played them when I was a kid but looks "modern" without any changes on unit interactions, etc.

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Re:OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era by mock-possum on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @03:07PM (#37574802)

I really want to - that and the cartoon version - but I also don’t want to give blizzard any more money

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