Rating: 
Summary: HW2!
Review: This game is worth the wait and the money.Great Game! Recommended for Lan Party lovers!
Rating: 
Summary: The Playable Demo Promises Great Excitement
Review: I am not a real "gamer" in the sense of so many who live to play these games. However, I do have a few that I deeply love, including the Civilization franchise, and Homeworld. I have spent a couple of hours playing the downloadable Demo version of HW2 (which includes the first couple of "missions" plus the multiplayer module) and I must say I'm favorably impressed. The graphics, etc., are not, in my opinion, that far above the quality of the original 1999 game (thought that may be owing to the fact that my computer and my graphics adapter are NOT top-of-the-line, but decidedly middle-of-the-road), but they do satisfy. The storyline is about on a par with that of HW:C (that is, from the backstory plus the cut-scenes from the first two missions, it appears to be true), which is to say it isn't as "awe-inspiring" as that of the original Homeworld, which was filled with a sense of mystery and trekking into the unknown. Still, it'll do, and I am sure many surprises await next week, when the game officially goes on sale. The tutorial which accompanies the Demo must not be complete, because there are obviously quite a few aspects of the game, such as Research, that have been "enhanced" to be more complex (for one thing, it appears that Research now directly requires resources) but they aren't covered in the tutorial. I'm sure that the "final" tutorial will cover them. All in all, I am looking very much forward to the version of the game I actually have to pay for!
Rating:
Summary: Homeworld 2 - A Gamers Review
Review: Hi There,
first of all I want to say that Homeworld is one of the few games that keep me playing it over and over again. When the first part was released i played it every night and day and it was even more fun playing it with friends on LAN. I've downloaded the Homeworld II Demo yesterday and I must say that it is so impressive. The 2 missions gave me a good overview about the changes in gameplay and graphic. I pre-ordered HW2 1 hour ago and I will count the minutes until it will arrive. HW4ever
Rating: 
Summary: Too small, lack of control, and boring
Review: I felt like I'm controlling an ant farm. Very bad perspective. All the ships and everything are really small. Also, if you notice most ships just do their own thing, there is no real feeling of control of the game at all - it's like point ship at other ship, watch battle. Zzz .. boring. If you want a game where you can control your ship and how everything that occurs, I recommend Starscape (do a google search). The space genre just isn't fitting for an RTS - especially with a game like Homeworld 2 where everything looks like the size of an ant and is barely controllable.
Rating:
Summary: Homeworld2 Demo does not live up to the past!
Review: After playing the demo I notice that Homeworld2 Sucks in comparison to Cataclysm or the original Homeworld. They changed the controls for the worst. The AI sucks it seems they removed what made the original so unique in the fact that Tactics were very important. This game has become a C&C Copy. To win all you do is build up a massive fleet and in one big group you crush the other player the question is who builds and collects money the fastest. So unless Relic fixes the AI issue I would wait on this title till you see some real reviews. I could not believe how much they ruined the game! I was just Amazed at the incompetents of Relic or who ever actually created the game. They should have done more testing with actual gamers!
Rating:
Summary: Demo = Great!
Review: The demo for this game came out just two days ago, and I have to say, Homeworld 2 will be awesome. The detail on all of the ships, especially the mothership and Tanis station are just freaking awesome. The battles are like being in the middle of a space world war II, with the black explosions of flak frigates and fighters dodging around. It sounds like you are in the middle of the battle; the explosions sound and look so real you will believe that you are in the game. I've played the other two homeworld games, and i have to say, that although I have only played the two single and two multiplayer levels in the demo, it looks like it will be even better. I've already pre-ordered...have you?
Rating:
Summary: One word -- Fantastic
Review: When Relic Entertainment first confirmed Homeworld2 was in development in 2002, they promised a fantastic evolutionary game, building on the revolutionary play of Homeworld. They have certainly delivered on this promise, as Homeworld2 is both beautiful to look at and fun to play. The most noticable change in Homeworld2 (in comparison with Homeworld 1 and Homeworld: Cataclysm) is the graphics. No longer are ship explosions static and predictable, or the weapons static and unrealistic, but instead are glorious and spectacular to see. The miniscule details Relic has introduced--such as vents opening and closing on ships to release gases, or the detailed shadows on the hulls--are enough to excite the senses. Another advancement is the fluidity at which the game moves. The 360 degree camera angles revolutionized in Homeworld 1 are a bit less static in HW2, and it seems as if there is a smooth transition when rotating the view around ships. The ships also make smoother turns when flying, fire realistic looking weaponry (the flak cannon is thrilling to watch), and seem to be alive on your screen. The sound quality in this game is wonderful as well. In full battle, every sound, every engine adjustment and cannon firing can be heard. It truly sounds like all out war with the speakers on max and a full out battle in progress. The gameplay is another perk. While it takes a while to understand where all the controls are, a helpful tutorial is included with the game to aide in understanding all the little nooks and crannies, and how to use them. Once understood, Homeworld2 can be an experience in itself, drawing you in (easily losing track of time!) and exciting all of your senses. Another great feature is the multiplayer mode. While the option to play one or several CPU characters on various levels of difficulty exists, the gameplay is at times tedious and a bit boring (although whenever a battle ensues, the boredom quickly vanishes :-) ). But the preferable option would be to play online with other people. It is by far the most realistic and entertaining of the two choices. Going online is simple--all you need is a modem and you're ready. All of these prizes come with a price, though. Lower-end machines will have a tough time processing all the action scenes. While most of the features can be turned off (such as shadows, detailed explosions, etc.), Homeworld2 wouldn't be Homeworld2 without those details. I strongly advise you to check out your machine before buying it, and make sure it meets (preferably exceeding) the minimum requirements. Homeworld2 promises to be spectacular. Buy this game; you won't regret it!
Rating:
Summary: Keep it straight
Review: Let's clear something up here. Homeworld Cataclysm is not Homeworld2, and it's not an expansion, either, it's stand-alone. Cataclysm is the one with the Beast, Homeworld2 is the one with the Vaygr that hasn't even been released yet. Too many people are posting reviews for Cataclysm here, which is for Homeworld2. Go to the Cataclysm review sites, not this one. It kinda confuses some people.
Rating: 
Summary: I just tried the Homeworld 2 demo
Review: It looks and plays just like Homeworld only the atmosphere seems to be missing. The music is weak. The new captain is cold and boring. I don't see anything innovative. You can't go inside the ships. It doesn't meet the standards the original Homeworld set. Seems like they could have turned out this installment after a couple of months. What have they been doing the last four years?
Rating:
Summary: Homeworld 2 will be an instant classic
Review: If you like sci-fi, strategy games, and great stories, then Homeworld 2 will be your holy grail. No, it is not out at the time of this review, but let me tell you something. You could go back in time to 1999 and erase the original Homeworld's release, and release it now in 2003 instead, and it would still top other new stragegy games and get great reviews. Homeworld 2 is a promise to improve all the things that made Homeworld 1 so great. If you don't like sci-fi, strategy games, or great stories...buy Homeworld 2 anyway. You will be converted. Enough said.
| 
