If you peruse lists of the greatest RTS campaigns of all time, Homeworld consistently appears alongside the likes of StarCraft 2 and WarCraft 3. Likewise, in any compilation of the most influential RTS games, Homeworld holds a prestigious spot next to WarCraft, StarCraft, Command & Conquer, Age of Empires, and Total Annihilation.

Blackbird and Gearbox had the chance to continue this storied legacy. Unfortunately, they delivered the hollow shell of a Homeworld game. While it boasts high-quality sound and visuals, it is severely lacking in content and depth. The game was rushed to market, marred by numerous bugs and missing features, a transgression that gamers should no longer tolerate. Complete the game before asking for $70, not the inverse.

The Good:
- The sound and visuals are absolutely stunning, which is crucial for a space game.
- Gameplay is generally enjoyable and satisfying.
- Despite some bugs and other issues, the new Wargames mode is quite enjoyable.
- Nearly all campaign missions were memorable, even if the story itself wasn't.
- Overall, performance is solid, though there are a few exceptions due to bugs.

The Bad:
- The campaign is too short, far too easy, and has zero replayability, with a lackluster story.
- The game has been simplified in many ways.
- Numerous bugs.
- Controls are inconsistent but should improve over time.
- Unit movement and shooting mechanics need refinement.
- There aren’t enough units, nor do the existing ones have sufficient depth.
- Skirmish mode feels like an afterthought.
- In typical modern fashion, the game was released prematurely.
- Wargames mode is good but not great; it needs more maps, challenges, artifacts, and races/classes. Future paid DLC, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements are hoped to enhance this mode.

Miscellaneous Thoughts:
- Many of the issues outlined above have a cascading effect, where each problem undermines the overall strategic depth of the game. It doesn’t feel very strategic due to bugs, control issues, and lack of unit diversity.
- For this price, they should have delivered a modern Homeworld game with a stellar campaign, rivaling the quality of Homeworld and StarCraft 2. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come close.
- While I’m pleased to experience Homeworld with modern production values, I remain hopeful that many of the issues will be addressed through updates and DLC. I just hope the final price is worth the admission when all is said and done.
- Relying on paid DLC to add enough content to justify the base game’s price is never a good look.

Verdict:
- Fans of the Homeworld series should play this game, but I recommend waiting for some updates and a sale.
- If you're new to Homeworld then do yourself a favor and go grab the Homeworld Remastered Collection

If you peruse lists of the greatest RTS campaigns of all time, Homeworld consistently appears alongside the likes of StarCraft 2 and WarCraft 3. Likewise, in any compilation of the most influential RTS games, Homeworld holds a prestigious spot next to WarCraft, StarCraft, Command & Conquer, Age of Empires, and Total Annihilation. Blackbird and Gearbox had the chance to continue this storied legacy. Unfortunately, they delivered the hollow shell of a Homeworld game. While it boasts high-quality sound and visuals, it is severely lacking in content and depth. The game was rushed to market, marred by numerous bugs and missing features, a transgression that gamers should no longer tolerate. Complete the game before asking for $70, not the inverse. The Good: - The sound and visuals are absolutely stunning, which is crucial for a space game. - Gameplay is generally enjoyable and satisfying. - Despite some bugs and other issues, the new Wargames mode is quite enjoyable. - Nearly all campaign missions were memorable, even if the story itself wasn't. - Overall, performance is solid, though there are a few exceptions due to bugs. The Bad: - The campaign is too short, far too easy, and has zero replayability, with a lackluster story. - The game has been simplified in many ways. - Numerous bugs. - Controls are inconsistent but should improve over time. - Unit movement and shooting mechanics need refinement. - There aren’t enough units, nor do the existing ones have sufficient depth. - Skirmish mode feels like an afterthought. - In typical modern fashion, the game was released prematurely. - Wargames mode is good but not great; it needs more maps, challenges, artifacts, and races/classes. Future paid DLC, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements are hoped to enhance this mode. Miscellaneous Thoughts: - Many of the issues outlined above have a cascading effect, where each problem undermines the overall strategic depth of the game. It doesn’t feel very strategic due to bugs, control issues, and lack of unit diversity. - For this price, they should have delivered a modern Homeworld game with a stellar campaign, rivaling the quality of Homeworld and StarCraft 2. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come close. - While I’m pleased to experience Homeworld with modern production values, I remain hopeful that many of the issues will be addressed through updates and DLC. I just hope the final price is worth the admission when all is said and done. - Relying on paid DLC to add enough content to justify the base game’s price is never a good look. Verdict: - Fans of the Homeworld series should play this game, but I recommend waiting for some updates and a sale. - If you're new to Homeworld then do yourself a favor and go grab the Homeworld Remastered Collection