- StarCraft is too hard for casual players: StarCraft’s high APM (actions per minute) requirement and complex mechanics can be intimidating for newcomers. This can lead to frustration and feeling overwhelmed, which some gamers argue limits the game’s appeal.
- The three races are unbalanced: Balancing three distinct races with unique units and abilities is a constant challenge. Some players feel a particular race, like Zerg, is inherently stronger and easier to win with in competitive play.
- StarCraft is a dying game: With the rise of MOBAs (multiplayer online battle arenas) and other genres, StarCraft’s player base has shrunk. Some gamers believe the game is past its prime and no longer relevant in the esports scene.
As a person who is still on their FGC journey, I get where the frustration comes from. There are players who simply are more invested in the game than you, and they’re going to beat you. Quite badly. Your approach matters a lot in stuff like this. If you want to play competitively and win, unfortunately there is a large wall there. You just have to sit and grind. And I don’t mean blindly, you need to do research, practice motions you do a lot in the game, it’s a lot of work. But, if you don’t want to do that, no one is making you. Find like minded players and play casual rounds, these people exist, I’m not gonna pretend like that’s an easy solution though. Ultimately, the game isn’t getting patched. It’s going to be like this forever. Realistically, you have 3 choices, get better to keep up with the devoted players, accept you’re going to lose a whole lot if you just match with randoms without practicing, or find a group of people that also want to play casually.