Homeworld Remastered Collection

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  1. Nomad198888
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Most EPIC RTS in space. You must play it if you love space or RTS. 3 dimension of outstanding gameplay. Best game ever. I love by all my heart. Game made with soul and love. TOTALLY RECOMENDED.
  2. Machinist
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest RTS pc games of all time returns! homeworld 2 is 12 years old and its STILL better than most RTS games of the present day which is just shocking and this is coming from a guy who plays company of heroes, total war, starcraft etc.

    The game was beautiful back in the day for its time but now its been updated to modern day graphics, it aint only a good multiplayer game,    One of the greatest RTS pc games of all time returns! homeworld 2 is 12 years old and its STILL better than most RTS games of the present day which is just shocking and this is coming from a guy who plays company of heroes, total war, starcraft etc.

    The game was beautiful back in the day for its time but now its been updated to modern day graphics, it aint only a good multiplayer game, the story and single player are excellent, the music and sounds are pure quality, the game pretty much has everything, it isnt overly complex as a game but it isnt totally newb friendly either and the single player missions do not like you win without using your brain, like in my opinion every single game out there should do.

    Thank you gearbox for releasing this amazing franchise i got the collectors edition today and cant wait to play. I am a really only a pure multiplayer gamer but i will 100% do the single player for this game and i will WHORE the multiplayer, i cannot wait to see the HW1 and HW2 armies mix together in multiplayer, i really hope for HW3 after remastered, please!!!!! make it so! keep it true homeworld for the fans! Thank you!    … Expand
  3. lifeofbrian
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    I haven't had any serious issues with the game. The only bug I've seen involved a resource collector getting stuck on an asteroid. So a pretty minor bug all things considered.

    This is an update that makes the game look gorgeous, even if your computer isn't the most up-to-date. My computer is like 7 years old and yet these uodate graphics play really well. There are also a lot of    I haven't had any serious issues with the game. The only bug I've seen involved a resource collector getting stuck on an asteroid. So a pretty minor bug all things considered.

    This is an update that makes the game look gorgeous, even if your computer isn't the most up-to-date. My computer is like 7 years old and yet these uodate graphics play really well. There are also a lot of graphical options that you can go through if you are in a similar situation.

    The game does change a number of things compared to Homeworld 1. However, it also features a classic edition of Homeworld 1 if that is all you want to play as well.

    Finally, anyone who gives this re-release anything less than a 7 is a fanatic. Yes, there are changes made to the game as it was converted into the HW2 engine. However the gameplay is still extremely enjoyable and the only people who will notice many of these differences are hardcore Homeworld players.    … Expand
  4. Adamska413
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    My favorite space RTS for over a decade, now with a new coat of paint, some gameplay mechanics have changed due to engine switch but the story, atmosphere and orchestral score remain the same in the end that is what matters the most to me.
  5. Ursarkar_Creed
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Homeworld was my childhood. Glad to have an old friend back.

    Yes things may have changed some in Homeworld's mechanics, yes there may have been some bugs at launch, but this game... it takes me back. In this high quality, with everything maxed out, I have a great joy within me. They did a good enough job. Even if no more patches are done, I will be happy. Oh and Gearbox - you are NOT    Homeworld was my childhood. Glad to have an old friend back.

    Yes things may have changed some in Homeworld's mechanics, yes there may have been some bugs at launch, but this game... it takes me back. In this high quality, with everything maxed out, I have a great joy within me. They did a good enough job. Even if no more patches are done, I will be happy.

    Oh and Gearbox - you are NOT forgiven for Aliens Colonial Marines...    … Expand
  6. F4TheGold
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    This is a brilliant old game with a HD overhaul. And its still a awesome game. There haven't really been any games like this ever since, which is a bit strange. So to see Homeworld come back is just... Epic man..
  7. Galwail
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    This remastered collection is absolutely fantastic. The ships, the combat, the cinematic sequences, the atmosphere, everything as good as the original and a lot more HD. The only nitpick I have is that they could have ported the mechanics of the original HW1 more loosely. The salvage tactics was silly back then and is still silly now.
  8. hornboy101
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Fantastic remaster, I have only played about 3 hours so far of the first game. Looks awesome, and still has the great feel of Homeworld. You can really tell this was a game made with lots of care by a team with a lot of respect for the source material. I recommend it, nostalgic and awesome. Clear your schedule.
  9. Sjalka
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Homeworld 1 and 2 original offered unique gameplay in a semi 3d setting ( still more 3d than many other games in the RTS segment ) in a visually appealing package along with great sound.

    While Homeworld 1 has not aged all that well visually, Homeworld 2 holds up to 2015 standards ( and that is vanilla Homeworld 2 original ) Herein lays the problem - maybe. The remastered package is    Homeworld 1 and 2 original offered unique gameplay in a semi 3d setting ( still more 3d than many other games in the RTS segment ) in a visually appealing package along with great sound.

    While Homeworld 1 has not aged all that well visually, Homeworld 2 holds up to 2015 standards ( and that is vanilla Homeworld 2 original )

    Herein lays the problem - maybe. The remastered package is amazing in terms of improvements for Homeworld 1 - but feels rather insignificant for Homeworld 2. - But how much does it matter? - Actually not that much.

    While Homeworld 1 benefits greatly visually, - its sound remains similar ( i think the weaponsounds and explosions feel a little bigger - but i might be mistaken - its been a while since i played the original Homeworld 1 ) - and its gameplay benefits from a revised UI.... - Homeworld 2 gains a few effects that had been available in various ways via mods. The visual improvement of Homeworld 2 is barely noticable on the ships and models, more noticable on the backgrounds.

    Cutscenes have been revised and look great - but they did look great to begin with - and the black and white "kind-of-flash-style" was more or less ageless anyway.

    For me - the biggest improvement is the compatibility and ease of access ( like a GoG title ). Even Homeworld 2 original lacked widescreen support and had some serious trouble with todays resolutions. Homeworld 1 wouldn t start at all sometimes.

    So a general statement about the remastered versions:

    It is greatly beneficial for Homeworld 1, and appreciated for Homeworld 2. That means that it is WORTH it. However - someone that knows his way around modding and already has certain mods for Homeworld 1&2 ( like UI, HD skinning, shaders, resolution support etc. ) won t find much that amazes him.

    In terms of performance - both titles run smoothly on low end computers ( todays low end computers )

    To sum it all up - Players that do like RTS should get the remastered version. Players that possess the originals can still buy it without regret. Players that do not like spaceships and RTS .... i guess those should not get it.... dahh.
    Off of the many "remastered" or "HD" versions that come out lately - this is most certainly one that did a LOT more than just slap HD on an old title. Meshes, textures, balancing, optimization and gameplay has been adjusted to get a product greater than the original.    … Expand
  10. Jams79
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    Great revision of both games to a modern standard, if they get formations working and sort out the balance between the two they get the last 2 points.
  11. m0nitor
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    @HWRemastered: The textures and new visual effects are great ("depth of field", hdr bloom, shadows). I have a GTX 760SC and I've maxed the graphical settings. Impressive. Also, game option: Unit Cap: HUGE Thank you!

    I like the AI. I play solo skirmish only so that's most important to me. Ships don't get hung up on each other anymore, they move when you tell them to provided    @HWRemastered: The textures and new visual effects are great ("depth of field", hdr bloom, shadows). I have a GTX 760SC and I've maxed the graphical settings. Impressive. Also, game option: Unit Cap: HUGE Thank you!

    I like the AI. I play solo skirmish only so that's most important to me. Ships don't get hung up on each other anymore, they move when you tell them to provided they can, etc. That said, this is still Homeworld. It doesn't feel like a new game; it feels like the old game. There's a new interface but it's nothing you'd have to relearn or anything. It's pretty intuitive and you fall right back into the groove.

    Side note: My build isn't normal, either. Windows 7 x64, Xeon E3-1230, Z77, GTX 760, 32GB. And I'm not having all these problems with ships flipping out, bad pathing, etc. Not in skirmish, anyway.

    I gave the game an 8 because Homeworld is still classic, groundbreaking, and still holds up after all this time but this isn't an original game. I welcome Gearbox's updated interface - that's awesome. But in the end it's still HW. Which, I suppose is why I got it. It deserved this remaster and I'm glad to see it in widescreen, HD and all that.

    I haven't bothered with the original versions yet.    … Expand
  12. DrMaskWolf
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    It's great and everything I wanted and more. For example my ships no longer crash into each other for no reason. It fixed a lot of bugs that kept be from going on and finishing the campaign when I was younger.
  13. leeskirs1
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Probably the only PC game I would ever give 10/10 for. If your a old Homeworld fan then you already know what this is all about, and yes the remastered edition lives up to the legend. For any newcomers, this game will provide you with countless hours of PC strategy fun. One of the most epic and memorable campaigns ever orchestrated into a game, worth every penny.
  14. skarr
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    My wish for the last 5 years has finally been answered. Beautiful graphics combined with my student years nostagia is priceless.
    A small -1 for the price tag, this is especially true for those of us who already own the originals, silly me !! Get it you fools !
  15. J4MESOX4D
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Homeworld Remastered is a true remaster of the ground-breaking classic 3D space RTS.

    The collection consists of both the classic versions of Homeworld along with their fully remastered counterparts which have been staggeringly reproduced. It feels like each pixel and every detail has been given the utmost care and attention as the execution here is simply astonishing. This isn't a    Homeworld Remastered is a true remaster of the ground-breaking classic 3D space RTS.

    The collection consists of both the classic versions of Homeworld along with their fully remastered counterparts which have been staggeringly reproduced. It feels like each pixel and every detail has been given the utmost care and attention as the execution here is simply astonishing.

    This isn't a bog-standard cash-grab remake of a classic like Grim Fandango or Resident Evil HD - Homeworld Remastered is how these packages should be - a genuine reproduction of a vintage game that has been compassionately remade from top to bottom. Gearbox have done a remarkable job across the board to bring this game into the modern day and it will go down as one of the greatest strategy games every made in one sublime and generous offering.

    A must-buy for veterans and newcomers alike.    … Expand
  16. kissos6945
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Homeworld Remastered is a true remaster of the ground-breaking classic 3D space RTS.

    The collection consists of both the classic versions of Homeworld along with their fully remastered counterparts which have been staggeringly reproduced. It feels like each pixel and every detail has been given the utmost care and attention as the execution here is simply astonishing. This isn't a    Homeworld Remastered is a true remaster of the ground-breaking classic 3D space RTS.

    The collection consists of both the classic versions of Homeworld along with their fully remastered counterparts which have been staggeringly reproduced. It feels like each pixel and every detail has been given the utmost care and attention as the execution here is simply astonishing.

    This isn't a bog-standard cash-grab remake of a classic like Grim Fandango or Resident Evil HD - Homeworld Remastered is how these packages should be - a genuine reproduction of a vintage game that has been compassionately remade from top to bottom. Gearbox have done a remarkable job across the board to bring this game into the modern day and it will go down as one of the greatest strategy games every made in one sublime and generous offering.

    A must-buy for veterans and newcomers alike.    … Expand
  17. tetrasaure
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    Brings back the fun of the original with better controls and way better graphics. Kind of interesting how you can't selected the Taiidani to start out with but oh well, I guess the writers of the first Home World weren't thinking of squeals.
  18. Schwe1nehund
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    A true legend brought back with updated visuals but not much else. Not that the game needs anything else. This is a serious contender for greatest strategy game of all time. Challenging, beautiful and wonderfully narrated, Homeworld 1 and 2 has stood the test of time and remains as entertaining as the days when I first played each game. Highly recommended. Can't wait for Shipbreakers/part 3!!
  19. hotpocketdeath
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    I personally do not like RTS in any form, but I make exception to Homeworld. The story was always beautiful and got you emotionally. Few games can do that.

    I bought this game day 1 when the original first came out and I'm just glad I can play it again with as much joy as when I played the original. It's all there, but better now. They didn't just update it, they added more to the    I personally do not like RTS in any form, but I make exception to Homeworld. The story was always beautiful and got you emotionally. Few games can do that.

    I bought this game day 1 when the original first came out and I'm just glad I can play it again with as much joy as when I played the original. It's all there, but better now. They didn't just update it, they added more to the immersion and atmosphere.

    However, there is still work to be done as I have already encountered a few nasty bugs. But easy enough to work around except one that required me to restart the game.

    But I also won't be retiring my Cataclysm CD just yet.    … Expand
  20. Flastie
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    10/10. Perfectly remastered RTS classic with preserved aspects from original HW (original music, original cutscenes and textures but remastered to higher resolutions). Yes there are some bugs, but none of them are critical. But all in all, this is "remastered" as i imagine..
  21. napalm
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing game to those that have played the original and those yet to play for the first time. It is one of those games that once played you will want to not stop.
  22. Orionsbelt
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    A complete remastering. All updated textures, sound, and gameplay. The best remastering I have ever seen. If you love scifi games, this is a must buy. Also comes with classic games.
  23. Avadon
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Gearbox did a bang up job of giving Homeworld and Homeworld 2 a facelift, no doubt about it. Everything has been improved dramatically, graphics, cutscenes, audio, as well as the UI. The mod support is also extremely important and is bound to give the game a lot of longevity as people port over their original Homeworld mods and work on new ones.

    That said, there are a few negatives.    Gearbox did a bang up job of giving Homeworld and Homeworld 2 a facelift, no doubt about it. Everything has been improved dramatically, graphics, cutscenes, audio, as well as the UI. The mod support is also extremely important and is bound to give the game a lot of longevity as people port over their original Homeworld mods and work on new ones.

    That said, there are a few negatives. Cataclysm is nowhere to be found (for understandable reasons), but that's a real shame because its campaign was phenomenal. Homeworld 1 retains its infuriatingly schizophrenic difficulty curve and is ready to teach a whole new generation of players the "abuse salvage corvettes while reloading 10 times in a row or get curbstomped" mantra. The replayability-killing Asteroid Belt Mission Of Doom (tm) is also still there. Lots of players will give up on its campaign before it ends, as was the case back in the day. Homeworld 2 is less insane and more fair, so it's always a joy to play.

    Overall, a passionate facelift that still wears its gameplay warts on its sleeve. If that's what you wanted, you got it. Prepare your backsides.    … Expand
  24. cdrwrecorders
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Finally, good game in stores. It is shame that it was developed years ago. Why don't publishers make hardcore games anymore? You can make money on those games, Homeworld Remastered just proved that. There is market for it. Go oldschool.
  25. Bezet
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    This is still, without a doubt, the best space RTS game ever made.

    The music, the story, and now the amazing graphics make the game a wonderful experience. There are still some bugs, which is normal for game launches, however they will be definitely resolves promptly.
  26. crabman323
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    İn 1999; this was the greatest RTS ever. İn 2003 it went one step ahead. 15 years passed and I still think the same. The greatst RTS EVER!!! . Same homeworld same fun but better graphics. Reommended
  27. Kjonesey89
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Gearbox have done a fantastic job on this REMAKE. Yes remake - I feel the need to highlight this because allot of people were expecting new ships, complete redesigns ect... which obviously hasn't occured. Gearbox set out to keep the game as origional as possible to ensure that the atmosphere that was created 15 years ago was maintained and they have done a splendid job.

    Just waiting    Gearbox have done a fantastic job on this REMAKE. Yes remake - I feel the need to highlight this because allot of people were expecting new ships, complete redesigns ect... which obviously hasn't occured. Gearbox set out to keep the game as origional as possible to ensure that the atmosphere that was created 15 years ago was maintained and they have done a splendid job.

    Just waiting for the mods to start appearing - some have already announced on MODDB    … Expand
  28. Rhym3z
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Gearbox have done a fantastic job of remastering the legendary Homeworld games.
    The graphics are excellent, the updated sound and visuals bring the game into the modern day and
    you soon forget that it's based of such an old, yet ground-breaking game.

    So far i have had no bugs, no crashes, nothing after 4 hours in.

    Multiplayer works extremely well to boot.

    A must buy for any RTS fan
  29. NoradZero
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Played for like 2 hours and honestly i really love it. I didn't played the original one so this is not a nostalgic side of me that attracted me to this game. I just didn't seen any 3D RTS and i wanted to experiment it. Story so far is awesome, that really what i want to see in a game.
  30. Mandulum
    Aug 4, 2016
    9
    Five Word Review: Slick game made wonderfully modern.
    Favorite Thing: The modernized UI and controls make it feel like this game is hot off the press.
    Least Favorite Thing: Difficulty can be a bit all over the place at times.

    Playtime: 11h Homeworld 1, 14h Homeworld 2
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Definitely
  31. owen445x
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    Homeworld Remastered is a great return of an already great game.

    I'm so glad I was able to play the first homeworld and actually get to beat it this time. My only complaint is that after a few levels, Capturing the enemy fleet becomes a priority especially with capital ships. I would literally capture every enemy capital ship and just annihilate the next map. One mission, you have the    Homeworld Remastered is a great return of an already great game.

    I'm so glad I was able to play the first homeworld and actually get to beat it this time. My only complaint is that after a few levels, Capturing the enemy fleet becomes a priority especially with capital ships. I would literally capture every enemy capital ship and just annihilate the next map. One mission, you have the ghost ship that steals your frigates and higher lvl, I just made a **** ton of bomber fighters and corvettes and bum rushed the ghost ship while leaving the 40+ frigate ships alone and bam.. my Cap of 24 Frigates just turned into 60+ frigates and a few destroyers. Just kept stealing more capital ships on and on and won the game without any effort.

    Then Homeworld 2 comes along and bam.. punches me in the face and then kicks me while on the ground. I dont get to build my fleet after beating objectives, computer constantly sends waves after waves of enemies while trying to build a fleet. It's a lot more micro managing than the first, but the story is pretty awesome.    … Expand
  32. TGMode
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    I bought the collectors edition of this game because I played the original to death. It looks amazing! It sounds amazing! it is amazing! Did I mention it's amazing!
  33. Conran
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    If your looking for an amazing experience, then look no further. Top notch graphics and despite the *whinging* about supposed issues, if the people who moaned over them simply got on with the mission and realize the HW1 and HW2 engines were different so different approaches were needed, they'd enjoy it a lot more rather than crying.

    If you never played this before, this right here is a    If your looking for an amazing experience, then look no further. Top notch graphics and despite the *whinging* about supposed issues, if the people who moaned over them simply got on with the mission and realize the HW1 and HW2 engines were different so different approaches were needed, they'd enjoy it a lot more rather than crying.

    If you never played this before, this right here is a great time to get it. And if your an old hand whose enjoyed Complex mod and so forth for HW2, well, it includes classic HW2 so mods still work *and* a mod toolkit for the Remastered version is on it's way. Literally f**kin A.    … Expand
  34. JonathanRL
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is the Remastered Version Homeworld needed and deserved. While there are a few bugs and lacking features from the original games, it is a really solid and well-done title. Well worth your time and money.
  35. 123456778900
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    Since the start of the ps4 and Xbox one genaration of consoles a lot of "remakes" have been made but this game has seen remarkable changes that are very noticeable to me.One good change was that they added more factions,the lack of factions in the last game was a major problem for me.The UI was redone making it more accessible to the different screens.This could have been a ten butSince the start of the ps4 and Xbox one genaration of consoles a lot of "remakes" have been made but this game has seen remarkable changes that are very noticeable to me.One good change was that they added more factions,the lack of factions in the last game was a major problem for me.The UI was redone making it more accessible to the different screens.This could have been a ten but twothings stopped me liking it that much.One was I had a problem loading it up but gearbox helped me fixed.The other one was the loading was quite slow.overall a great game and a good remake!… Expand
  36. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Great remaster to one of the best space strategy games of 2000's.
    Finished the story of the first one - awesome :)
    Waiting to have some free time to finish a second one.
  37. Styke
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Remastered Homeworld 1 straight up does not work, but comes with classic which is damn near perfect. Do not play Remastered Homeworld 1 as NONE of the gameplay scripts are ported, only story critical ones. Bullet physics do not exist in remastered's engine (hw2) and as such every single strategy in homeworld one simply does not work and things like frigates automatically melt when touched.Remastered Homeworld 1 straight up does not work, but comes with classic which is damn near perfect. Do not play Remastered Homeworld 1 as NONE of the gameplay scripts are ported, only story critical ones. Bullet physics do not exist in remastered's engine (hw2) and as such every single strategy in homeworld one simply does not work and things like frigates automatically melt when touched. The campaign itself does not work without survival-horror elements like the needleships ramming your destroyers or the asteroids being untargetable in diamond shoals. In remastered, the enemy just lets you win because the scripts do not function in Remastered, only classic. That said, the entire package is my game of the year and I've purchased three collector's editions.… Expand
  38. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    A really solid RTS game. Can guarantee if you enjoy RTS games, you appreciate this one or your money back.
  39. ericjover
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Mad props to Gearbox for remastering my love for a once-dead franchise. They improved the UI in HW1 along with a wide variety of graphical upgrades. HW2 feels just as good as it did in 2004 when I first felt love for the Vagyr. The only thing missing is Homeworld: Cataclysm, which will hopefully be a DLC in the future.
  40. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PC Game of 2015
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#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
75
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 21, 2016
    90
    Homeworld is just as revolutionary in 2015 as it was in 1999—and now it looks great too.
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  2. GameCritics
    May 25, 2015
    90
    Homeworld Remastered Collection is a huge proposition, an indelible package, and it deserves to remain a towering monolith in the RTS game canon as long as possible... And now, I think that maybe it's not so bad feeling tiny.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    May 18, 2015
    90
    Homeworld is back in great shape, and you won't regret diving into your best sci-fi memories.
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