Homeworld 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)This game was a must-buy for me since I also owned the original Homeworld. The story of HW2 is a lot less compelling than the story of the original Homeworld, but still not bad. The gameplay is however better.
If you are unfamiliar with the Homeworld series, it's based on fighting your way through levels, where you bring your resources and space fleet from the previous mission (level) to the next. They are all interconnected, and if you do poorly in one, chances are you'll be at a disadvantage in the next one.
You command the mighty mothership in your quest to save the galaxy by retrieving an old hyperspace gate. The mothership is able to build ships, including carriers that in turn can build most types of ships. You will be tasked with developing technology, building a viable fleet, mining for resources, completing mission objectives, and fending off the enemy - all in a nice concoction of organized chaos. The pace can be pretty high at times, and although the battlefields are nicely laid out and the navigation relatively simple, it's still a mess to get through some of the missions. Chances are you'll play each mission somewhere between 2 and 20 times before you succeed.
PROS:
* Excellent concept and gameplay
* Beautiful graphics and sound
* Hours and hours of fun and challenging gameplay
* Multiplayer option, and option to play against the computer
* Large fleet of different ships - friends, allies and foes
* A lot of improvement to make to your fleet through research
* Nice storyline to follow
CONS:
* Extremely hard - only one difficulty level. It's a good idea to either read online strategy guides and walkthroughs, or simply buy the official strategy guide.
* Hours and hours of challenging gameplay - It can get a bit tedious and frustrating to play the same mission over and over again.
* Not a game for relaxing in front of the computer.
I highly recommend this game, and it's sure to give you days and days, probably weeks and weeks of active gameplay. I was considered giving this game a 5, but since there's quite a bit of room for improvement, and the difficulty level is a bit on the high side, I give it a still very enjoyable 4 STARS!!!

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Platform:WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XPPublisher:GLOBAL SOFTWARE PUBLISHINGPackaging:DVD STYLE BOXRating:TEENHomeworld 2 continues the epic struggle of the Hiigarans and their leader Karan S'jet. Many thought their hardships would end when they returned to Hiigara yet fate has not been so kind to the Exiles.Now the Hiigarans face a new and bitter enemy a renegade clan from the eastern fringes of the galaxy who wield the power of the ancients. Homeworld 2 chronicles the valiant journey of the Mothership and its crew into the oldest regions of the galaxy to confront their new foe and discover the truth behind their exile. You will face new challenges and threats to your system home planet and fleet. A carefully crafted sequel that stays true to the epic spirit of the original Homeworld 2 delivers an immersive and satisfying experience to new players and loyal fans alike. Totally New 3D EngineAn innovative 3D engine generates cinematic-quality graphics stunning special effects and beautifully rendered ships. The sublime vistas and otherworldly splendor of Homeworld 2 are in the award-winning tradition of the original. In-game cinematics flow seamlessly in and out of gameplay as playersmand their armada around eerily beautiful phenomena of deep space including giant asteroids massive derelicts gas clouds and nebulae light years across. Streamlined InterfaceControl the whole game with a few mouse clicks. A streamlined interface lets players take total control of their ships and explore the universe. And all-new camera panning makes maneuvering fleets in the thick of battle easier than ever. Zoom in to see objects in intricate detail zoom out to get a panoramic view or rotate your view of deep space a full 360 degrees. A Stunning Deep-Space Environment In the dynamic 3D universe of Homeworld 2 the awe-inspiring phenomena of deep space.. Giant asteroids huge derelicts murky gas clouds and vast nebula

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