Homeworld: Cataclysm

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 92
  3. Negative: 4 out of 92

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  1. RadarE33
    Apr 7, 2011
    7
    Cataclysm is a game that does an acceptable job of attempting to live up to the greatness of its predecessor. The strategy, tactics, and gameplay HW 1 fans know and love is all here. However, everything isn't all honky dory with this package. While the core gameplay, story telling and atmosphere are all top notch, there are several issues that detract from the overall experience. The mostCataclysm is a game that does an acceptable job of attempting to live up to the greatness of its predecessor. The strategy, tactics, and gameplay HW 1 fans know and love is all here. However, everything isn't all honky dory with this package. While the core gameplay, story telling and atmosphere are all top notch, there are several issues that detract from the overall experience. The most notable being the implementation of a Support Unit system, or rather, HOW it was implemented. The Dev's wanted to convey to the player that your Kiith (clan) is weak, and it's reflected in how inferior your combat units are at the beginning of the game. I have no problem with this; What I take issue with is the ridiculous population cap that is thrusted upon you. Within the first 10 missions, your fleet will be severely limited in size (for example: 24 fighters, 1 processor, 4 workers, 1 MCV, a ramming frigate and two hive frigates). In Homeworld 1, you would have a larger fleet by mission 4, let alone mission ten. Another annoyance with the SU system is the inability to capture ships if you're near the SU limit. I can understand this too; however, when it prevents you from fulfill objections and leads to a frantic scrapping of ships, it's becomes problematic. Another issue is the obscene amount of resources you get; you can never truly use them due to the population cap. It should be noted that these issues can be solved with a Trainer. However, i must judge the game solely on what is in the game; not can be added to edit it. If i did include the Trainer, this game would have an 8. As it is, it's a good game. Not as good as the original homeworld, but an adequate successor nonetheless.… Expand

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Gamers' Temple
    90
    Cataclysm has made some welcome improvements to the excellent original game and provides more fun with the best real-time space combat game to date.
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  2. GameZone
    85
    Sheer joy – a delight to look at, a treat for the ears and a challenge for the mind. This game is the sibling to an award-winning program, and will in all likelihood be continuing that family tradition.
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  3. Game Over Online
    90
    The improvements to the game are just phenomenal. It's very hard to take an already impressive game and improve it, but Barking Dog has done a superb job of taking Homeworld further.
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