Unicorns-defecating-rainbows-while-high-fiving-flying-fire-tigers gorgeous. Did I mention how gorgeous it is? Because it is pretty fantastically gorgeous. Merely being able to play Homeworld 1 on my PC again without jumping through hoops is a huge plus, allowing me to re-experience those moments so important to me. Having had a chance to play the game hands on, it’s been a fantastic experience. Needless to say, I was somewhat pleased with the announcement. While Homeworld 2 lacked much of the mystery of the first game, it more than made up with it by being absolutely beautiful to look at while in action, bringing the artwork of 90’s sci-fi books and rock albums to life.Īs such, the announcement that Gearbox would use its recently acquired Homeworld IP to rebuild and re-release both Homeworld games temporarily reverted me into my twelve year old self having just been told I get Disneyland in my own back yard. It was a powerful experience for me, and certain moments from that first game are chief among the most cherished gaming memories I have.
The innovation of fully three dimensional movement (something which is still largely unseen in RTS games since), the beautiful atmospheric music, the even more beautiful art of distant nebulae, and the mystery and wonder of the tale being told of the Exile’s journey home. A game that, at the age of twelve, was an utterly wondrous experience for me. It’s been nearly two decades since Homeworld first released.
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