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 Interesting, complex, and fun game, 2006-08-10
I ordered this game after playing the demo, and I have to say it was well worth it. The storyline is interesting, the soundtrack is cool and has an egyptian/middle eastern feel to it. The graphics are excellent, so excellent that sometimes you'll find yourself just watching the war between massive fleets and storms of fighters. Also worth mentioning is the large number of cool mods out there for this game. Being a starship combat game, there are Star Wars mods (the best), Star Trek mods, and other custom mods. This game will give you plenty of hours of entertainment for its good price. It's one of the few extremely good 3-D space combat RTS games you're going to find, so if that's the experience you're looking for, you won't be dissappointed by this game.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Homeworld2, 2006-08-10
thought that the game is about 10x better then the original homeworld. better graphics and way more realistic than the first homeworld!
awsome game!
Ultimate RTS, 2006-08-07
This real time strategy game is excellent because it allows you to get right in with the action. You can select a unit and zoom in so much that it feels like you're riding on back of the ship or you can zoom out to see the entire battle. There are also excellent mods for this game. The most impressive of these mods is the Star Wars one, which is better than the Star Wars: Empires at War game. The only con is that the stand-alone Homeworld 2 is a bit boring and lacking as far as fast paced action goes. However, there are about a dozen mods that make it a fast paced interesting game, and they're all free! Definetly a good buy if you're shopping for a sci-fi RTS.
GREAT!, 2006-07-05
Homeworld 2 is a great game. Simple as that. The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is sharp.
The graphics are detailed to such a degree that it is actually worth zooming in on battle, (not just for fun) as flames blast out of damaged ships. It's actually easier to judge a ships health from it's seared off armor and internal fires than a health bar!
Gameplay itself is traditional homeworld, with the ability to pan and some other balances. This makes movement on the screen effortless. 3d movement is easy to master, and really gives a sharp tactical feel to the game...
On balance, both sides are equal in power, and they are different enough to be truly separate races. (Not just 3rd tier new unit)
The campaign slowly but surely increases its difficulty as you grow. So while you while you may encounter difficult missions, they aren't over your head. The story is interesting, though I HIGHLY suggest playing Homeworld 1 first.
On Online play, it's just as great. Also, with the plethora of MODS (game modifications) out there you can enhance the already great essence of the game.
Some MODS of note: Star Wars Warlords, a Kadeshi Mod, a Star Trek mod, a Battlestar Galactica Mod, and a Descent Freespace Mod. (Only Star Wars Warlords is a real name. The other MODS are real, but I can't remember their names. [...].
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The magical PAUSE button, 2006-06-24
Homeworld 2 is an extraordinary game. Not quite as great as its legendary predecessor, but still tons of fun for anyone who enjoys games that are best described as 'epic'. In particular, if you are a sci-fi fan you absolutely MUST buy this game. You will not be disappointed.
Much has been said about the missions being hard. Yes, they certainly are! Harder than Homeworld 1, and harder than the missions in most strategy games. However, they are not THAT hard. I personally found Homeworld 2 easier than Starcraft. I am just a casual gamer, and I play about two games a year on average, yet I still managed to complete all missions in Homeworld 2 without getting stuck or frustrated at any point. I have no secret, other than the fact that I occasionally made use of the PAUSE button. Feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced action? Pause it! Take a look around, admire the gorgeous graphics, and observe the enemy ships at your leisure. I am amazed that most people who criticized this game do not appear to have thought of pausing the action during those difficult missions they were having such trouble with (especially the person who complained that there are too many commands you need to give with your mouse). I won't even comment on the complaint that the saved games should be ordered differently.
The one flaw I found in Homeworld 2, and which sets it below the standard of its predecessor, is the anti-climactic ending. You feel like you're about to discover a great secret, the identity of Sajuuk, but then the answer turns out to be rather mundane (and, strangely, the characters don't seem to be the least bit surprised - as if they knew it all along).
Yet Homeworld 2 is clearly less oriented on the singleplayer missions and much more focused on custom battles and multiplayer than Homeworld 1. I found myself playing custom battles more than I played the missions. I particularly liked the fact that you can customize the look of your fleet - not only can you pick any shades of color for your ships, but you can also design your own fleet logo. A nice touch.
Well, I think I'll stop here. Other reviewers have already described the addictive gameplay and the stunning graphics. Homeworld 2 is an immersive game - it is for those gamers who do not merely want to shoot up random enemies, and wish to feel transported into another world.
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