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Homeworld (Sold Out Range)
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Every so often, a game comes along that completely redefines a particular genre. In 1998, Half-Life ignited first-person shooters with its addictive blend of storytelling and action sequences. Homeworld, a polished, groundbreaking first-time effort from Relic Entertainment, attempts to change the way gamers play real-time strategy games. In the past, none of these 3-D games have accomplished the daunting task with the same gorgeous visuals and tactical gameplay as Homeworld. Upon the discovery of an ancient galactic map inscribed with the words "our home," the people of Kharak began construction of a massive mother ship and fleet to traverse the galaxy and reach their long-rumoured home world. Players construct, maintain, and control the Kharak fleet through 16 challenging single-player missions or against fellow humans on Sierra's WON.net online gaming service. During the solo campaign, you'll face literally 100s of enemy vessels. All friendly and enemy ships, ranging from small, yet dangerously quick interceptors to the powerful, though expensive destroyers and heavy cruisers, are rendered with exquisite detail; further, expect plenty of impressive visual effects, from the glowing ship exhaust to fiery explosions. Adding to the pluses, Homeworld's thoughtful interface design eases the intense--and often complicated-resource-gathering and combat situations. --Doug Radcliffe
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5/5 |
Timeless
(March 27, 2006) |
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I bought this game several years ago and even now still occasionally pick it off the shelf for a blaze. It is a fantastic game and incredible immersive and atmospheric.. and a rare diamond in this game is that the single player storyline is actually REALLY good. Online this game is also great fun and although awkward at first, once you get used to the full 3D navigation the game is excellent fun. I can't do anything other than heap praise onto this game as it is a masterpiece and a benchmark game. |
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5/5 |
Excellent
(June 21, 2004) |
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This may be an old game, but what a buy. I completed the game twice it was so compelling. The interface is intuitive, if a little outdated, but it is still good enough to cope with the 'higher pressure' moments in the game. Just don't go crazy gathering resources, as this game is almost unique in the fact that resources are VERY limited. This adds an extra dimension to gaming. Use them wisely.
If you haven't played it, then buy it. You will not be dissapointed, and it represents outstanding value for money. |
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5/5 |
a godsend
(June 10, 2004) |
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I picked this game up one blustery afternoon on the way home from a bar shift. As i sat awaiting a bus i found the manuel and didn't immediatly discard it. Unlike most modern game manuels it didn't read like a 11 year olds first attempt at creative writing. The game itself continues to impress, to be honest the grapihics alreay had me, but with such a plot i was completly hooked. About 9 months ago i broke my neck and was made bedbound for 5 months; it may sound cheesy but in that time this game kept me sane. A pc magazine described the games attraction as the almost real life-like moments this game breeds, i couldn't agree more- whether it be that split second before your cruiser implodes, the sheer fright as an ion beam ignites the air in front of your face, or the sorrow as your last scout desperatly fends off the inevitable. i can remember one forum post having a customer saying thankyou for such a game, now that's rare |
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5/5 |
A classic!!
(February 20, 2004) |
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this game was released years ago but still manages to keep me glued to the screen for weeks, even with the temptations of Halo, Max Payne 2, C&C generals. take charge of a fleet of intergalatic battleships as you go in search of the empire that destroyed your world. Depth, flare, passion, top storyline....brilliant |
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5/5 |
A little dated, but excellent value
(November 23, 2003) |
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I was worried about Homeworld. A 3D-RTS...it's easy to lose track of what's happening in a 2D one, let alone 3D. Homeworld tackles the problem with an excellent mass-selection system, allowing you to select entire formations of ships or single ships, to assign groups quickly and easily, and allowing perfect control over your armada. The range of ships is excellent, giving you a wide range of tactical options to handle any situation - faced with an enemy armada? You can deploy one or two super-heavy ships, a handful of destroyers, a fleet of frigates or a swarm of fighters with an equal chance of winning, as long as they're properly managed. Add to that mix the variety of each size, and no two battles will ever be even close to similar. In short, for this price, Homeworld simply cannot disappoint. Beauty, brains and graceful aging - buy it now. |
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