Homeworld 3 Reviews
As a sequel to a classic RTS, Homeworld 3 retains the core experience while streamlining the series and introducing a new, highly satisfying and replayable co-op mode. However, the game's sparse content and poor network conditions hinder a smooth and enjoyable experience. All of these factors suggest that Homeworld 3 has a lot of room for improvement. Homeworld 3 still has a long way to go in order to win over gamers and become a worthy successor.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Homeworld 3 balances incredibly technical gameplay with streamlined mechanics that is easy to get into, but difficult to master.
Although Homeworld 3 certainly doesn't put the cult strategy series to shame, and space flight has its own charm, it can't be said that it's a leap or a big step forward.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Overall, Homeworld 3 is a solid game for new and returning RTS players. Creating massive armies and watching the digital chaos unfold is one of my favorite parts of this genre, and Homeworld 3 does it better than most RTS games I’ve played. With that said, diehard Homeworld fans will be polarized about this campaign. Waiting over two decades for a story that abandons the principles of its predecessors is a tough pill to swallow. And when you consider the paltry post-campaign offerings, I find it difficult to recommend Homeworld 3 at full price. It’s a good game that could be great with some patches and DLC, but as of now, I’d sit this one out.
The strategy itself starts off relatively easy to grasp, with the game gradually layering in new features and complexities over the brief campaign’s 13 missions (there’s plenty of multiplayer options for longevity). When the action inevitably overwhelms, players are free to use ‘tactical pause’ to gain some wiggle room. That’s also a good opportunity to safely take in the stunning vistas; it’s just a shame that the UI is a little too imperious, frequently blocking the view. Nevertheless, Homeworld 3 is a fitting return to form for this influential series.
Homeworld 3 is a somewhat competent shadow of its great progenitor from 1999.
Overall, Homeworld 3 takes an admirable approach to keeping what worked previously in the series and adding to it in smart and meaningful ways. The modernization of the series has yielded amazing benefits that make it feel like the definitive Homeworld experience unless you are looking to go back and experience the whole story for yourself.