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xsBusiness - Homeworld 2 (Mac)
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $27.95
Your Save: $ 2.04 ( 7% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Aspyr Media
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Amazon Maximum Age: 20
Amazon Minimum Age: 144
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Aspyr
EAN: 0618870106205
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Feature: Sequel to the groundbreaking 3-D real-time space strategy game Homeworld
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Aspyr Media
Manufacturer: Aspyr Media
Model: 106201
Platform: Macintosh
Publisher: Aspyr Media
Release Date: 2004-09-20
Studio: Aspyr Media
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Features
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Sequel to the groundbreaking 3-D real-time space strategy game Homeworld
Enhanced visuals, richer tactics and strategic gameplay
Fight amongst nebulas, dust clouds, drifting space hulks, asteroids, and debris
Build your fleet and engage in 3-D space combat
Online and LAN multiplayer option for up to 6 players
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Will not work on latest Macs
Comment: Purchased for a Macbook Pro, 2.4GHz, and was informed by Aspyr tech support that the game will not work on the latest platforms.
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Summary: WARNING: Does NOT work on Intel-based iMacs!
Comment: I feel mislead both by Aspyr and Amazon for this purchase. I'm grossly disappointed with this software. This software will NOT work on Intel-based iMacs. No fix is available, and I've repeatedly emailed Aspyr asking for one. No response. The game looks great and presuming it worked on my brand new iMac, I'd have a much different opinion. If you're using any new Intel-based Apple computers, DO NOT ORDER THIS SOFTWARE!
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Summary: Like a Sci-Fi Movie
Comment: Basically, if you are a fan of Command and Conquer or any other big strategy games and you are a space/sci-fi geek, you're gonna love this game. Its more challenging than any other strategy game I've played. If you're using a MacBook, do yourself a favor and get a notebook mouse. You'll want it. Especially with the whole 3D attacking plane. The visuals are stunning and so is the sound. It really draws you into the game. Before you know it's 6am and you've only got 2 hours till that dreaded 8am class.
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Summary: Amazingly good, but not perfect (Works on Intel too!)
Comment: I must say, being a fan of Real-time strategy games, I was instantly interested in Homeworld when I found it here on Amazon. I caught myself thinking, however, what more Homeworld could offer me. Being that I had already played Age Of Empires, Star Wars: Empire at War, and dabbled in Command and Conquer and Civilization, I thought that Homeworld would not change much from the basic RTS system. However, convinced by some interesting YouTube videos featuring the gameplay, and by the fact there are very few Mac games out there, I bought the game, and I was very pleasantly surprised.
The gameplay is immensely fun and features far more actual strategy then RTSs such as Age of Empires. I'll list everything out plain and simple:
1. The graphics are amazingly good.
2. There are only 2 different civilizations from which to play, however, each has ENTIRELY different units and an entirely different structure for building and advancing them.
3. Strategy gameplay is enhanced by features such as capture ships, shielding ships, cloaking, minelaying, and especially surprise attacks Via Hyperspace jumps.
4. It is in full 3d- ships can move vertically as well as horizontally.
5. The ability for camera angles to follow certain units allows for stunning battle visuals.
6. A sensor overlay allows for quick map overviews in only a click.
7. The AI is quite good and all units act with intelligence.
8. Homeworld actually features a storyline and tactical missions with objectives far from simply "destroy the enemy." Players must keep track of rapidly changing objectives and quick skirmishes. It is also diffucult, and will take probably take 12-15 hours to complete.
While Homeworld is an incredibly good game, it does have it's problems. Here are a few of my complaints:
1. The camera sometimes seems to get stuck far below or far above your units, and vertical camera movement is difficult.
2. The controls are difficult and require some practice to master- although they allow for very unlimited movement.
3. The maps for the multiplayer and single player v. CPU do not very much, and maps have little in terms of background details, realistic to space but not as fun.
Overall, the gameplay of Homeworld 2 is amazing. Even better, it works flawlessly on Intel Macs, and is much better then similar games such as SWEAW. I would wholeheartedly suggest it over Empire at War. (Its cheaper too!). I cannot attest to online gameplay, but the singleplayer is absorbing enough to buy it solely for that purpose. I give HW 4 stars of 5, because of its downsides listed above, but it is an amazingly beautiful game.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great game
Comment: I have been playing this game for about 2 months now and it is one of the best space games I have ever played. The graphics are great and the battles look amazing. I have not had any problems playing it on my Dual 2.7ghz G5 There is also a very cool Battlestar Galactica mod for this game that is awesome.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Homeworld 2 is your chance to lead the Hiigarans in the epic struggles they face to ensure their survival! Amazing new multiplayer modes for six-person multiplayer through a LAN or Internet connection
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