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Classic StarCraft Episode Selection Screen

A screenshot of a classic video game's episode selection menu, likely from StarCraft. The dark background features three faction-specific episode icons: Zerg Episode II (left, purple ring), Terran Episode I (center, purple ring), and Protoss Episode III (right, purple ring with 'Terran Campaign incomplete' text overlay). Below the icons are four UI buttons: 'Load Saved', 'Play Custom', 'Load Replay', and 'Cancel'. A small HP monitor logo is visible at the bottom center of the screen.
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Zerg Episode II, Terran Episode I, Protoss Episode III, Load Saved, Play Custom, Load Replay, Cancel, Terran Campaign incomplete

Overview

A screenshot of a classic video game's episode selection menu, likely from StarCraft. The dark background features three faction-specific episode icons: Zerg Episode II (left, purple ring), Terran Episode I (center, purple ring), and Protoss Episode III (right, purple ring with 'Terran Campaign incomplete' text overlay). Below the icons are four UI buttons: 'Load Saved', 'Play Custom', 'Load Replay', and 'Cancel'. A small HP monitor logo is visible at the bottom center of the screen.

Origin notes

The image is a user-created screenshot of the original StarCraft game's episode selection interface, shared on the platform 9Gag. The original title 'Klassiker' (German for 'classic') suggests it is intended to highlight nostalgia for retro gaming. No visible editing or remixing is present; it appears to be a direct in-game screenshot.

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