Homeworld 3 (2024)

Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 2.0 of 5, 8,665 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You command fleets in stunning 3D space, using ancient ruins as tactical terrain for intense, cinematic battles.

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What players say

players are deeply disappointed, calling the story and writing a sharp drop from the original games and the campaign only around 6 to 8 hours long. the gameplay is described as passable or okay, but the atmosphere and scale that defined the series are missing. a few enjoy the roguelike co-op, but most say to buy it only at a steep discount or skip it for the remastered collection.

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