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The developers are idiots.
The developers are idiots. There is no key binding setting in the game.
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Description
A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game. Crafted by Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Homeworld and Company of Heroes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak takes players to the deserts of Kharak where danger lurks over every dune.
EXPERIENCE AN ORIGIN STORY
In Deserts of Kharak’s campaign, an anomaly is discovered deep in the southern desert. An expedition is sent, but the story is not that simple. Discover the story of Rachel S'jet as she leads her people on a quest to find their destiny in an exciting campaign.
HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE
Take control of fleets of land and air vehicles – from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers – built to conquer the desert.
MASSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Fight your way across massive dune seas, deep craters, and hostile canyons in sprawling maps – all in unprecedented fidelity and scale.
TACTICAL COMBAT
Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemies’ resource operations, or assault their military head-on.
STRATEGIC DECISIONS
Meaningful choices in resource management, fleet composition, and technology research directly impact your chances of survival.
ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
Compete online solo or with friends in a variety of game modes, including ranked play, to rise through the ranks and become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak.
Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert.
EXPERIENCE AN ORIGIN STORY
In Deserts of Kharak’s campaign, an anomaly is discovered deep in the southern desert. An expedition is sent, but the story is not that simple. Discover the story of Rachel S'jet as she leads her people on a quest to find their destiny in an exciting campaign.
HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE
Take control of fleets of land and air vehicles – from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers – built to conquer the desert.
MASSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Fight your way across massive dune seas, deep craters, and hostile canyons in sprawling maps – all in unprecedented fidelity and scale.
TACTICAL COMBAT
Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemies’ resource operations, or assault their military head-on.
STRATEGIC DECISIONS
Meaningful choices in resource management, fleet composition, and technology research directly impact your chances of survival.
ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
Compete online solo or with friends in a variety of game modes, including ranked play, to rise through the ranks and become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak.
Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert.
© 2016 Battlestar, LLC. Published and distributed by Gearbox Software. Homeworld, Gearbox and the Gearbox Software logos are registered trademarks, and Deserts of Kharak and the Homeworld logo are trademarks, all used courtesy of Gearbox Software, LLC.
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10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
14 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
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90/100
A great tactical RTS with all the gorgeous aesthetics and atmosphere of the original series.
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8.8/10
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a deep, exciting, varied RTS with all the right tools.
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8/10
This is the definition of a real-time strategy game for real-time strategy game fans, and will satisfy those looking for a solid single-player RTS experience
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Posted on: November 28, 2018
Peaceful Protestor
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Cliche Starting Point
Had to write this as soon as I encountered what would be the the big reason for going out into the desert, to find the derelict ship. The game starts off with the cliche that, "the planet is dying." I believe this is not only a cliche, but that it is unbelievable. Homeworld: Deserts Of Kharak could've started off with something much more believable, but the game seems to disregard it - that being the threat of a hostile nation. This is ultimately a minor, but important point for me - as far as the story is concerned - as I am sick of hearing it. It was as much a cliche back in 2016 as it is now, and I was already sick of it before that. To me, this sets the tone for what I am about to get into, and I can already predict the type of dialogue I will be hearing out of this game - I've heard it too many times before not to expect it. So, for me, this is enough to mar my experience with Deserts Of Kharak, and get two stars off its score. (Would be a star and a half, if I could rate it as such.)
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Posted on: December 19, 2017
StannieDum
Games: 32 Reviews: 3
WARNING: NOT UPDATED TO LATEST VERSION!
A very good game, but for some reason GOG are so far refusing to update the game to the latest version (v1.30), and do not appear to be responding to queries regarding this issue! This poor business behaviour is the reason for the two star review. The game itself is much better than that. There is a responsibility for companies to keep products up to date for customers who have paid for such products and until GOG face this responsibility, I CANNOT recommend any further purchases by prospective buyers.
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