Prepare for the launch of Homeworld 3 on PC, the highly anticipated third installment of the beloved space RTS series created by the original developers. Early reviews are in, with most praising the game, although some feel it plays it safe.
Current statistics reveal:
- Average score - 80 out of 100.
- 79% of critics recommend.
- 16 reviews considered.
Let’s delve into a few review highlights:
Rock Paper Shotgun (unrated)
Homeworld 3 presents a dilemma: I’m drawn to keep playing, yet after completing the story campaign and finding PvP uninteresting, the War Games mode proves frustratingly challenging. It’s akin to having a collection of exquisite brushes but lacking a canvas.
Perhaps mods will address this issue – the game is set to receive mod support and essential tools from day one. While saying ”it’ll be great with mods” may not sound like a glowing review, let me emphasize: Homeworld 3 is a fantastic game set in a captivating sci-fi universe. I can’t wholeheartedly endorse it, but I’m hopeful it garners enough fans to pave the way for a more daring sequel or expansion.
For those who’ve awaited the sequel to Homeworld 2 for 21 years, the third installment is unlikely to disappoint.
Nic Reuben
IGN (8/10)
Insights from the multiplayer review:
The multiplayer modes in Homeworld 3 offer familiar, yet innovative sandboxes for skirmishes, with the added twist of cooperative play for three in War Games.
While the factions lack distinctiveness and the map variety is limited, the unique three-dimensional strategy of Homeworld provides strategic depth not found in other games. War Games introduces rapid thrills and long-term potential through random upgrades that enable players to tailor their fleets to counter diverse threats.
Dan Stapleton
The developers are prioritizing the cooperative “roguelike” War Games mode, with all future updates geared towards enhancing it.
PC Gamer (77/100)
The original Homeworld set a high bar that few could surpass. However, Homeworld 3 consistently challenges this legacy. Spectacular ship battles in moon canyons or bomber formations dodging turret fire provide thrilling moments.
Yet, tedious cutscenes, cumbersome ship management, and the War Games mode occasionally disrupt the experience. While not the Homeworld 3 of my dreams, it comes remarkably close at times.
Fraser Brown
GamesRadar+ (3.5/5)
Homeworld 3 doesn’t revolutionize the series, but it effectively modernizes it. The campaign could be longer, the story more engaging, and the controls smoother. Yet, the game excels in most aspects, particularly during intense battles.
I hope Blackbird continues to build on the foundation laid in the third installment, pushing the series’ boundaries further. Even if this marks the end of the series, it will culminate in a grand finale rather than a whimper.
Rick Lane
Homeworld 3 is now available to Fleet Command edition owners, with a wider release scheduled for May 13th. The base version costs 1999 rubles in Russia, with Russian text support included.
Article sourced from stopgame.ru