Will Judd
EurogamerHomeworld 3 review - satisfying strategy and impeccable space vibes, with caveats
Published 7/22/2024
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Homeworld 3
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
- Developer
- Blackbird Interactive
- Publisher
- Gearbox Publishing
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Critic avg
75
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 15 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–895 reviews · 33%
70–795 reviews · 33%
Below 703 reviews · 20%
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Terrence Johnson
ZTGDHomeworld 3 (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/20/2024
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65
-10 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralHomeworld 3 review – battle beyond the stars
Published 5/17/2024
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70
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Read originalCharles Burgar
TheGamerHomeworld 3 Review
Published 5/17/2024
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70
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Read originalMax Borman
Game RantHomeworld 3 Review
Published 5/11/2024
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80
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Read originalHomeworld 3 Single-Player Campaign Review
Published 5/10/2024
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80
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Read originalFraser Brown
PC GamerHOMEWORLD 3 REVIEW
Published 5/10/2024
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77
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsHomeworld 3 review: Splendid space strategy
Published 5/10/2024
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90
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Read originalStefan L
TheSixthAxisHomeworld 3 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/10/2024
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70
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Read originalSamuel Tolbert
Windows CentralHomeworld 3 review: A strong, character-driven return to space strategy | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 5/10/2024
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80
+5 vs critic avg
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