Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

An interesting RTS game, a little gem of sorts. Whilst this game isn't as technical as some RTS's of era, it has some interesting ideas and game mechanics that it utilises well. I confess that I never saw a huge appeal in OG Homeworld, the open expanse of space always seemed like a dull battlemap choice, so the deserts of Karak were a welcome change. Suspect the DLC adds an extra few chapters of story, but felt like the devs could've easily made a few more maps adding a few extra hours to the campaign length. I got this game on sale for a couple of quid (4$ish ?) so I shouldnt complain too much about it's relatively short length of gameplay. I'll look into the virtues of the dlc at some point, though I suspect it doesn't add much in the scheme of things; Prolly spend some time trying the hardest difficulty too, at least until the repetition of doing the same missions gets boring.

Nagyon hangulatos minden szempontból. Én általában negatív dolgokat tudok megfogalmazni, de itt ebből kevés van. Az egységek néha beakadnak, néha nem lőnek automatikusan, illetve a kampány végefele a kisebb egységek létjogosultsága eltűnik (de ez utóbbi sok hasonló játékban így van). A kampány lehetne hosszabb, de ami jó lett volna, egy másik frakcióval is végigjátszható kampány. Billentyűkiosztás változtatása még jó lett volna. Kb ennyi a negatív része, ezen felül csak dícsérni lehetne, de helyette inkább próbálja ki mindenki a játékot.

I paid $5 for this and I feel cheated. This game wants so bad to be Homeworld but it feels like it's just taking a bunch of things the Homeworld series has and tossing them in a blender to then smear over a mediocre RTS. It also doesn't have ultrawide monitor support and ultimately crashed my entire PC when I used the steam overlay to respond to a message then tried to go back to the game.

Gameplay Mechanics: 8/10 Narrative: 7/10 Graphics: 8/10 Sound and Music: 9/10 Replayability: 6/10 Innovation: 8/10 Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a rare prequel that actually does justice to the original series. It trades the franchise’s signature 3D space battles for massive land-based RTS warfare—but keeps the same tactical depth, strategic pacing, and emotional storytelling that made Homeworld iconic. Gameplay mechanics are strong and tactical. You command a fleet of ground vehicles—ranging from nimble strike craft to colossal cruisers—across vast desert maps with elevation and line-of-sight mechanics. The battles feel weighty, positioning matters, and resource control is key. Score: 8/10. Narrative is well done. The story sets the stage for the original Homeworld, diving into the religious and political turmoil on Kharak as the expedition to find salvation begins. It’s cinematic and surprisingly emotional at times, especially for an RTS. Score: 7/10. Graphics look fantastic. The desert environments are hauntingly beautiful, with dust storms, scorched terrain, and excellent unit detail. The UI is sleek, and the cinematic camera adds to the immersion. Score: 8/10. Sound and music are phenomenal. The audio design brings the battlefield to life, and the soundtrack—especially during key missions—evokes that epic Homeworld feel. It’s atmospheric and powerful. Score: 9/10. Replayability is limited by a linear campaign. While it’s well-paced and worth experiencing, there aren’t many dynamic elements or skirmish options to keep you coming back long-term. Score: 6/10. Innovation is impressive. Shifting Homeworld from space to land could have been a disaster, but Blackbird Interactive managed to retain the series’ identity while creating something fresh. Score: 8/10. Bottom line: Deserts of Kharak is a successful reinvention of a beloved franchise. It respects its roots while carving its own identity in the RTS genre. If you’re a fan of thoughtful, tactical strategy games with cinematic flair, this one’s absolutely worth the journey.

Very nice game

buenos gráficos e historia, medio corta la campanha nomas

not fun or a Homeworld game at all No buy !