HomeWorld

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HomeWorld

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WINDOWS 95 / 98 / Me / XP
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Since the discovery of the Guide Stone 100 years ago deep in the equatorial sand of our planet, Kharak, our very origins have come into question.

Brand: SIERRA
Packaging: DVD STYLE BOX
UPC Code: 3348542222410
Rating: EVERYONE (12+) (Violence)

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Your life is a lie; your future is in jeopardy; and you're 35,000 light years from home.

Since the discovery of the Guide Stone 100 years ago deep in the equatorial sand of our planet, Kharak, our very origins have come into question. Now, after years of technological advancement and careful study, there is one inescapable revelation: We do not belong here. From that moment of discovery on, we have dedicated ourselves to one goal — returning home.

Kharak, a barren wasteland orbiting an insignificant star, has been our home for as long as we can remember. Until now, only vague myths of our past remained, but then came the discovery: an ancient tablet long hidden in the Great Banded Desert, burried within the wreckage of a half-destroyed spacecraft.

Now we know, this planet is not ours. We have been driven away from our Homeworld by conquerors, and billions of our people are dead. It is now time to leave this cold, lifeless planet. It is time to return Home.

Engage in 16 single-player missions or play on-line with up to seven others
Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each combat group
Utilize advanced research to construct 54 ships ranging from light fighters to huge carriers
Completely customize your game from fuel consumption to color schemes
Explore super detailed galactic regions from asteroid fields to nebulae
Detailed weapons systems including: ion cannons, guided missiles, and space mines

This ancient rune set our civilization on a path leading straight into the heart of the galaxy. Construction began 60 years ago on the giant Mothership that will carry thousands of our race into the unknown. In the depths of space, our enemies await our return. The journey begins now…

Command the smallest scout ship or your entire Armada in real-time combat for pinpoint strategic control
Harvest resources from the depths of space, or try to salvage the wreckage of derelict and enemy vessels to add to your might
Choose from multiple formations and attack tactics as you send your Armada into battle. Understanding the strengths — weaknesses — of each ship class is critical to crushing marauders in your path.
Prepare to adjust your strategy as you navigate your Armada through an infinite 3D battlefield where the enemy can attack from any point in space.
Unparalleled ship detail and intense artificial intelligence bring each dogfight to life, as turrets track their targets independently and pilots adjust their flight tactics mid-battle.
A range of vessels — from the offensive might of the Heavy Cruiser to the stealth technology of the Cloak Generator — is at your disposal as you journey to the heart of the galaxy.

For the first time RTS fans will be able to manage resources and send their armies to combat in an amazing real 3D universe, where danger can appear from every angle.

With its epic storyline extended over 16 single player missions and a broad range of incredibly detailed vessels, Homeworld opens up endless possibilities.

Homeworld's multiplayer mode is playable for up to 8 people locally or on the Internet on WON.

HomeWorld Reviews

Incredible 3D graphics, with or without a 3D card:
"Homeworld looks absolutely stunning."
—PC Zone

The Most Expected Game of 1999:
"It's time for one of those shock waves that ripples across computer gaming every few years."
—Gamespot

Compelling and easy to access:
"Just watching it, let alone playing it is a fascinating experience and once the controls are used, is a dream to master."
—PC Gaming World

Requirements

Windows System Requirements - Minimum: