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Nice graphics, lacking in depth

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

At first glance, Homeworld is one of the greatest games of all time. It gives you the rare opportunity to command vast fleets of various ships, in full 3D. The controls work like a dream. The graphics are among the best around, and it will be a long time before anyone does a game more visually stunning. But (there's always a 'but') the effort spent on graphics seems to have come at the expense of gameplay. Apart from being 3D in space, the game does little out of the ordinary. The research section is very basic. The campaign is completely linear, and it's the same no matter which of the two races you choose. In fact, there isn't much difference between the races at all. Being in space, there isn't much you can do in terms of terrain, and there's no base-building at all. Homeworld would have benifitted from something else. Asteroids and planets, for example, that aren't just part of the scenery, and customizeable units (a la Warzone 2100). As it stands, Homeworld is fun for a while, but after a month or so, you'll yearn for something more involved.

Ok, but too slow

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: February 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I first got this game I thought it was perfect, but once I got to many ships, I couldn't move my mouse at all. Anyway I thought it had pretty good graphics as long as it didn't freeze. I suggest this software to anyone who has a very fast computer.

Frustrated quick w/this one

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: April 11, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I bought it after all the great reviews and game of the year award...I was disappointed and got frustrated managing the views. I also had a hard time getting it to be compatible w/my sound card. Sierra's support helped me but only after several days via email.

Absolutely superb!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I can say, without exaggeration, that this is one of the best games I have ever played. I have longed for a game like this. The graphics are unbelievable. The interface can't be beat. The 3D nature of the game is truly a pleasure. Being an out-and-out combat fan, I spend much more time playing the multiplayer missions than the actual "storyline" missions. And let me tell you...there are few things in life more satisfying than to see your ion cannon frigates vaporize an enemy capital ship, or to see your attack bombers rain blue plasma bombs on their targets....

Get this game. Yes, it takes more than just mediocre hardware to run it effectively, but you will not be disappointed.

Now, if only there were a Star Trek-based starship combat game like this, then I truly would be in heaven....

homeworld

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

From the Command & Conquer series to Warzone, you name it and I've probably played it. But I have never enjoyed playing a game as much as Homeworld The unique story line combined with the amazing graphics and gameplay quickly made this my favorite game of all-time.

A New Breath of Life for RTS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game got me interested in the RTS genre all over again. It is wonderful: full three dimensions of movement, a camera that's easy to use, beautifully-rendered ships and an engrossing storyline. The only strikes against it, in my view, are the near-identical ships of the playable races, and the lack of variety in Homeworld multiplayer missions.

Still, this game is the first of the 3D RTS genre (or at least, the first to do it with any real style) and the yardstick by which all future comers will be measured - it's still a wonderful game.

Great Game- A must try

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

In addition to what everyone else says...I really liked the fact that you keep your fleet from level to level, and don't have to waste time rebuilding the simple core units over and over

The Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I consider Homeworld to be one, if not the, best games i have ever played. Its graphics are sharp and clear, and its strory will keep you glued to the computer screen. If you do not buy this game, you are missing a great experience.

WOW WOW WOW! Buy now!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the most incredible new games in 2000 Ihave ever seen. It . . . was made by a new developer, Relic. Ithas been published by Sierra.

Homeworld is an incedibly innovative game, turning the RTS genre upside down as did early games like Command and Conquer and Doom. The game is graphically beautiful -- ion cannons flare across space, backgrounds of the galaxy amaze you, the ships are incredibly detailed, and the story is hard to beat.

You're a member of the Kushan, a race who were exiled by a vicious race (the Taiidan) to a desert planet. Your race discovers an ancient starship in the sand, where they discover their heritage and also hyperspace technology.

The race builds a starship to travel to their Homeworld (Hiigara) which is called the Mothership. The 16 missions are wonderful, giving suprises and suspense.

Multiplayer is also quite good, although the WON.net interface should be improved somewhat. It's incredibly fun!

What made Homeworld so incredible is the fact that it is a truly 3D game. The game is not played in 2 dimensions, you must also plan your attacks in the Z-axis. This makes for a whole new level of play -- you can attack from above, below, behind, in front, sides, etc. The camera control is very easy to master, and the wonderful tutorial helps with this. The interface is one of the best I've ever seen.

If you're at all a fan of space simulations, Star Wars or Star Trek, real time strategy, or good graphics and gameplay, get this Game of the Year now!

The Game I Have Always Wanted!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have to admit, If I had three wishes, one of them would be for a game like this. If you like a game that is realistic and beautiful, this one is for you. The graphics are simply splendid. Each ship is detailed down to the metal plates and paint schemes - that cover art is a screen shot! The music is both haunting and intense, it really evokes emotion and pulls you into the game. On the flip side, music is not always available during multiplayer games. Multiplayer games against the AI are way too easy, but are great training for learning how to control the game. The preset mission is very challenging but has limited replay appeal. It is fun to play it over to see if you can do better than the last time, though. The game comes with a scenario generation tool for creating your own multi-player games. You can customize your ships' color scheme. A suggested improvement is to include a tool for customizing the shape of the ships. This will make multiplayer games against other humans even more interesting. If you haven't bought a copy yet, I highly recommend it. As I write this, the Game of the Year edition is the same price as the original, so I recommend you pick that one up because it includes a player's guide and a CD of the music score. Happy playing!

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