Homeworld 2

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Title : Homeworld 2
Author : Sierra
Release Date : 20030916
Binding : CD-ROM
Regular Price : $49.99
Amazon.com Price : $44.99 (10 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
Homeworld 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.

An 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 players command their armada around eerily beautiful phenomena of deep space, including giant asteroids, massive derelicts, gas clouds, and nebulae light years across.

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.

In the dynamic 3D universe of Homeworld 2 the awe-inspiring phenomena of deep space--giant asteroids, huge derelicts, murky gas clouds, and vast nebulae--pulse with the energy that permeates the cosmos. These fully interactive phenomena--some strategically helpful and others fraught with danger--add another dimension to gameplay.

Two all-new customizable battle fleets, each with unique capabilities and spacecraft, enhance Homeworld 2's strategic complexity and tactical flexibility. Players can now group ships in strike formations that move together into combat. New ships such as the flak corvette and the marine frigate offer innovative tactical choices, while capital ships have subsystems like engines and weaponry that can be crippled while leaving the ship ready for capture.

New multiplayer modes and features allow up to six players to wage war via a LAN or over the Internet. Additional tools and modules enable the community to develop new missions and mods.

Buyer Reviews :
Imagine Homeworld with an entirely new fleet of ships and technologies. Now imagine these ships and technologies split between two new races, each with unique styles of play, and you'll have a good idea of what makes Cataclysm so fantastic for people who liked the original.

The single player in Cataclysm is more complex and challenging than in the original Homeworld. Being able to move your command ship was a huge plus and gave the player more options. I enjoyed the single player a great deal, at least until the last part of the last level, where it went from fun to extremely not fun quickly (it's plot-related, so I won't say why).

The multiplayer is the real selling point though; the maps involve much more interaction and strategy than in the original, and the ability to play different races makes the gameplay much more complex and interesting. I've never enjoyed multiplayer in the RTS genre until Cataclysm came along, and now I love it (provided I'm playing Cataclysm).

(by Craig Stern)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Sequel to the groundbreaking 3-D real-time space strategy game Homeworld
* Enhanced visuals, richer tactics and strategic gameplay
* Fight amongst nebulas, dust clouds, drifting space hulks, asteriods, and debris
* Build your fleet and engage in 3-D space combat
* Single or multiplayer

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