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START vs Blizzard Battle.net
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
START
6.0Tencent cloud gaming platform
Blizzard Battle.net
6.5Online gaming platform
| Metric | START | Blizzard Battle.net |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 50 | 276 |
| 90-day Installs | 150 | 940 |
| 365-day Installs | 474 | 3.6K |
| Version | 0.301.22466 | 1.19.0.3190 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| GitHub Forks | — | — |
| Open Issues | — | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | — |
| First Seen | Jan 11, 2021 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
START
START is a cloud gaming platform by Tencent, offering remote gameplay access through their ecosystem. It benefits gamers who want to play without high-end hardware, providing a convenient way to enjoy games via the cloud.
START allows users to play games remotely using Tencent's cloud gaming services.
Pros
- + Enables remote gaming without needing high-end hardware.
- + Integration with Tencent's extensive game library and ecosystem.
- + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current with the latest features and security patches.
Cons
- - Niche appeal, primarily targeting Tencent ecosystem users.
- - Potential latency issues depending on internet connectivity.
Blizzard Battle.net
Blizzard Battle.net is an essential platform for accessing and managing Blizzard Entertainment's games, offering auto-updates and a centralized hub for gaming. However, it has faced criticism over security breaches and privacy concerns, such as installing a root certificate.
Provides a platform for Blizzard games, updates, and community features.
Pros
- + Automatic updates for games
- + Centralized access to Blizzard's ecosystem
- + Essential for Blizzard gamers
Cons
- - History of security breaches
- - Privacy concerns with root certificate