Homeworld 3 review: long awaited sci-fi sequel is an unsatisfying saga
Homeworld 3 MSRP $60.00 Score Details Pros
- Exciting space combat
- Glorious visuals
- Seamless interface and camera
- Disappointing story
- Buggy behavior
- Multiplayer is mixed
It’s been more than 20 years since we last saw a mainline entry in the Homeworld franchise – not counting remasters (2015) and Deserts of Kharak (2016), of course. Now, the long wait for fans is finally over with the upcoming release ofHomeworld 3. The latest sci-fi, real-time strategy (RTS) game from Blackbird Interactive promises thrilling space battles, with you in control of a fleet ofships.
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Set 100 years after the events of the second game in the series, Homeworld 3 offers an experience that’s both familiar and fresh. There are certain improvements to graphics and camera controls, things that modern-day audiences would love, as well as concepts and mechanics for veterans. Sadly, a litany of issues mar what could have been a remarkable return to its vibrant universe.
From history to myth
Homeworld 3 continues the story of the Hiigarans. Those who are new to the series need not worry, as there’s a “History of Homeworld” cinematic in the Extras menu that fills you in on the details. Under the leadership of Karan S’jet, the Hiigarans were able to reclaim their planet, all while fending off incursions from tyrannical empires. A century has passed since those victories, and Karan herself has passed from memory to myth. Now, Karan’s successor, Imogen S’jet, aims to guide the Khar-Kushan fleet as its navigator.
This kick-starts Homeworld 3’s campaign, one that introduces the threat of the Anomaly. A series of disturbances across the galaxy has seen the collapse of parts of the Hyperspace Gate Network, with planets destroyed and entire star systems darkened. It then leads to the introduction of a new threat: the
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