Far Gate

 PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. IGN
    80
    Even though I did have some problems with the game, it still holds a bit of interest to me, and if I had more time, I'd most likely end up playing a bit more of this game to delve even deeper into the unique species offered up.

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Jun 11, 2002
    9
    This game really looks good on my Geforce4 and I haven't really noticed any camera control problems - they're a lot like the gameThis game really looks good on my Geforce4 and I haven't really noticed any camera control problems - they're a lot like the game Homeworld but obviously you need a good graphics accelerator. It has some depth to the story but is basically a good remake of the aforementioned Homeworld with better graphics.… Full Review »
  2. JoshW.
    Mar 22, 2002
    7
    Homeworld-style 3D RTS. Not quite as stylish but still playable and has some promising features - levels set around complex solar systems Homeworld-style 3D RTS. Not quite as stylish but still playable and has some promising features - levels set around complex solar systems instead of empty space, 3 totally different (Starcraft-style) races with unique units, drag-and-drop squadrons (very good idea), modular space stations to build, and an unusually well-implemented level editor. Graphics & sound are good (look out for the tug-ships!) although Homeworld is slicker. I am enjoying this game - but try the demo first!… Full Review »
  3. Emory
    Oct 31, 2001
    7
    This is a remarkably good game. If you can manage the camera in Homeworld, you can handle this game. Basically this game is to Homeworld what This is a remarkably good game. If you can manage the camera in Homeworld, you can handle this game. Basically this game is to Homeworld what Warcraft was to Red Alert. Due to the fact that it was an independent publisher there is less polish than Warcraft had, however. The only problem I encountered is mastering the formations and movement along the z axis which isn't quite as easily accomplished as with Homeworld. Unlike homeworld, however, space is much richer in Far Gate as you explore planetary systems.… Full Review »