This was one of the only times a game ever made me cry during an ending. There is something about the emotional strings that this story pulls in accordance to the love of your fleet and the journey you endure that gives this finale such a punch to the feels.
Homeworld was masterfully crafted. Period. Most RTSes suffer from the heroes trying to be overly badass, and we see so much of it, that everytime we see a badass character, he's meaningless to us. Really, the characters that really matter to us are the normal people, fighting against impossible odds in an impossible situation, and never giving up. Homeworld perfected making that connection with your men. And that's why Homeworld will always be one of the best games in existence.
This game is over ten years old, and still gives me goosebumps when I play it right through, from the opening intro, to the return to Kharak, to this ending. Epic storytelling in every way.
This game inspired me in so many ways that no other piece of art have done... This will live in my memory as long as I do. Praise this game and Its creators. Everything: from the music to the cutscenes and the game Itself. Absolutely beautiful!
This is honestly the only RTS that has made me feel strongly for those lttle pixels lost along the way through my weak admiralship. In no other RTS did it feel like it mattered how many you lost but the fact tht every one who died on the way to Hiigara was among those who could never see their real home really hit me deep. Maybe that's because I am an immigrant myself.
The voice actor here is also the same voice actor for the old guy in the tub in the BSG Razor movie. Yeah, I would bet Ronald Moore actually played this game :)
I still play it man...as much as I can..I just love it..the storyline, gameplay and even the effects still stand up today. This game was WAY ahead of its time.
Ahhh.....the old games that really had a story to tell! games made with passion and heart trying to impress through art and originality not tities and violence! I have to say....the Homeworld series is like a good wine the older it gets the better we start to apreciate its uniqueness and depth! This ending and the one from Syberia where the only ones to ever make me feel warm and satisfied for completing the game!
Hell I miss this game, the music, the ion cannons, the raiders, the battleships, the backgrounds, the animations....fucking EVERYTHING!!! "Modern' games don't do SHIT to me, this game does.
Can anyone else remember the feeling of joy and acomplishment when you finally saw this the first time after finishing the game? And was I the only one deeply moved when they said that Karan S'Jet was able to be removed from the Mother Ship and made it to Higeera?
Yes, a tragic ending for the people that want to live on Hiigara. However it's still a good ending. Many wise people would said: "Great victory comes from great sacrifice." something like that. The Pride of Hiigara must live on! They deserves this wonderful World!!!
@YessMasster once, there was a word to describe such games/products... the word was : EPIC. this game was truly epic. from the beginning to it's very end. ...and those cut movies... perfect. thx for uploading, mate
I ahve never played a game with such an amazing game story like Homewolrd, never played a game that gave me goose bump from such emotion ! Homeworld is nothing close to any other game !
This game is one of the best ever i have played. I borrowed it from my friend and had to return it. But that was 5 years ago, now i wish i asked him if i could keep it. This game has great gameplay and breathtaking story. In all my honesty this game is one of the best in the world.
Totally agree. This ending was like the ultimate tie/wrap up. Real sense of accomplishment with it. So satisfieing. I like in the credits, the galactic map, and they point out earth by pointing to it in the corner. LOL so funny
@mikeasz I agree...what an adventure...we got our people home...I felt proud and even shed a few tears. Even after watching this video I got choked up,lol.
Still, Exiles were exiled to Kharak, and it was hot from their very first day there. I don't remember if Kharak had moon, but Hiigara surely has one. Hiigara was designed to resemble Earth, to make players feel like they really are home. It's near center of the galaxy simply because it's not Earth (i know im kinda contradicting my previous statement). Anyways from what i understand Hiigara is JUST LIKE earth, but it's not the same planet as we live on.
@genesisanalcom Haha, I'm glad that I uploaded it with every comment like that. It shows how really grand the game was. It was just a piece of really awesome art, and on every one who played it it left big impression. That being said, young ppl now are not willing to play it, because they are used to modern graphics, and of course while HW looks really impressive in 1998 it is not as impressive now. Still, graphics is only one of many aspects of the game.
Such a shame that such an amazing game is now dead. It's old, but it'll ALWAYS be on the best games ever list. Me and my friends are starting a games company, and hopefully, with the help of Sierra, we can revive Homeworld. It'll be hard, but it's possible.
This game was so damn good I feel like I actually helped a lost people get back to their long forgotten homeworld. They just don't make games like they used to....
Fighting for a place in the world. Thats what i got from this game :") As far as the story is concerned, there is nothing quite like leading an entire race on their journey to find their home.
It's hard watching this and not getting the least bit emotional at all. This really is a beautiful game and I'm disappointed that it's always taking them so long to make sequels. This is still arguably the best RTS series in existence.
I always assumed that they have either been relocated to another planet (Taiidan Empire must have had several dozens, so I guess space was not big problem), or assimilated into new Hiigaran society
It mentions in the Cataclysm manual that a lot of them tried to integrate with the Hiigarans but were ostracized and regularly assaulted by Hiigaran cryo tray survivors
@@albinogingerblackman7739 I don't blame them being hostile to former Taiidan citizens. But should they be returned to their homeworld Taiidan since Hiigarans already reclaimed their home?
@@voidkat4202 Taiidan was destroyed or at least rendered uninhabitable by the ancient Hiigaran empire when they discovered the hyperspace core they abused. Its the reason the Bentusi demanded it be handed over, its also the reason the ancient Taiidan empire wanted to eradicate the ancient Hiigarans when they defeated them, but exiled them instead to save face with the galactic council
omg....this video is so much quieter...lol. Thank you for not making me deaf. I love this game so much. If you cant appreciate the gameplay, then you atleast gotta love the story and plot for this game, as well as the music.
If anyone is wondering, the song being played throughout is called Adagio for Strings. (Obviously this is a vocal version, and I like it better this way).
Lots of people died in Homeworld: the guys on the Khar Selim, the guys on the Scaffold, the guys on Kharak, some cryo tray people, Taidanii Imperials, Taidanii rebels, Turanics, the Kadeshi, etc... Sure, you could capture ships, but what happened to the crew of those salvaged vessels?
I was fascinated to play HW and HWC. Today, almost 9 years after these impresions, I feel as if Iäll never get anything similar to play on. After HW, I have seen much and tried out many games. I have kind of liked Warcraft III but HW still shines from afar ... like something you cannot get close to. I wonder if we will get more quality games in the future? Why is everything so simplistic, so clear and devoid of subtlety nowadays?
One of my favourite renditions of the song. Also, apparently THQ has acquired the rights to Homeworld, so Relic may or may not be able to make Homeworld 3, if it's possible.
Google for "rad video tools", or "rad game tools", i don't remember the exact name now. Anyways the tool allows you to play bik files and convert them. You can also use fraps to capture video from game directly (you can record anything you see on the screen), like i did for this video, as HW bik's are soundless and speech/music is in different file
@gravitypsa Maybe during vacation? With me getting older, getting some nice education and responsible work I don't have as much free time as I used to anymore.
I know of a few homeworld mods that are being planned for other games but none are past the concept stage.. There is still alot of interest in homeworld
I truly enjoy this game. One of the best things is that Hollywood has not made an epic fail movie based on this game. Please, leave this game to us who enjoy it and don'¨t make a movie about it.
God fucking damn it...I was like blubbing (stil blubbing) dj eyes out near the end ewhrn when t all the Hiigarans were greeting them and..you know a story is brilliant/epic/FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC when it makes somebody cry their eyes out! Fucking hell, so far this is the only game thats made me feel like this, especially with the Adagio for Strings music in the background. I'm probably not making a proper comment but sorry.
This brings back so many memories...I have the game somewhere under a pile of shit...I think I will say sorry to it and play it one last time before Vista fucks up all my old games...
Homeworld was a landmark game for the RTS genre and for Space RTS for that matter. This proves that with a good and well thought out plot and well designed game mechanics classic such as Homeworld can be created. Today's lineup of games are a bit disappointing to me as they focused mostly on visuals. I sure miss games with a good, moving story.
IMO, a Homeworld series would still be far better since much of the Homeworld story is based off of old Greco-Roman stories and myths (The Odyssey in particular).
It is known they are at least humanoid shaped. Karan Sjet and Makaan (evil dude from HW2) seem human, though, so it's safe to assume both Hiigarans and Vaygr are human shaped. Nothing is known about interna anatomy, thus they may be different on the inside from humans :)
I do not even know how I felt sadnes when ending the game: / It's a game of all time, which captivated our hearts and there will always be nice about it is raised ... even 2 is not as great as the first part ... The only thing neccesary for the triumoh of evil is for good men to do nothing... Words from Karack Syspem... greetings for fans of Homeworld
One of the greatest space odyssey story ever made.
still my favorite game of all time
The graphics at the time were stunnnig
GOAT!!
This was one of the only times a game ever made me cry during an ending. There is something about the emotional strings that this story pulls in accordance to the love of your fleet and the journey you endure that gives this finale such a punch to the feels.
this is not just a game, this is piece of art, never forget the perfect music and story..
Homeworld was masterfully crafted. Period.
Most RTSes suffer from the heroes trying to be overly badass, and we see so much of it, that everytime we see a badass character, he's meaningless to us. Really, the characters that really matter to us are the normal people, fighting against impossible odds in an impossible situation, and never giving up. Homeworld perfected making that connection with your men.
And that's why Homeworld will always be one of the best games in existence.
14 yeas later, Homeworld 3 suffered the exact fate you describe =~
Most satisfying ending to a game ever. I still get emotional when I watch this.
This game is over ten years old, and still gives me goosebumps when I play it right through, from the opening intro, to the return to Kharak, to this ending. Epic storytelling in every way.
This is probably the greatest epic ever and the best part is that you can play it.
The Adagio for Strings is a perfect song for such a conclusion.
I still think this is the best game I ever played. Better than Homeworld 2. I couldn't stand the grouping selection and all the game changes.
What about Cataclysm/Emergence?
this game brings tears into my eyes...still...
This game inspired me in so many ways that no other piece of art have done... This will live in my memory as long as I do. Praise this game and Its creators. Everything: from the music to the cutscenes and the game Itself. Absolutely beautiful!
This is honestly the only RTS that has made me feel strongly for those lttle pixels lost along the way through my weak admiralship. In no other RTS did it feel like it mattered how many you lost but the fact tht every one who died on the way to Hiigara was among those who could never see their real home really hit me deep. Maybe that's because I am an immigrant myself.
Man the cut scenes in this game just absolutely amazing!
They're all hand drawn too
@@albinogingerblackman7739 not to be that guy but ya does require a hand to do art!
The voice actor here is also the same voice actor for the old guy in the tub in the BSG Razor movie. Yeah, I would bet Ronald Moore actually played this game :)
"All of this has happened before... All of this will happen again..." Sound familiar?
He was also the Narrator for Gundam Wing
I still play it man...as much as I can..I just love it..the storyline, gameplay and even the effects still stand up today. This game was WAY ahead of its time.
the children of hiigara returned home...epic series man simply epic
Ahhh.....the old games that really had a story to tell! games made with passion and heart trying to impress through art and originality not tities and violence! I have to say....the Homeworld series is like a good wine the older it gets the better we start to apreciate its uniqueness and depth! This ending and the one from Syberia where the only ones to ever make me feel warm and satisfied for completing the game!
it's ridiculous how beautiful this cinematic it was despite being made in the last decade.
Today, I finished this game for the fist time. Wow! Homeworld is a master piece.
Hell I miss this game, the music, the ion cannons, the raiders, the battleships, the backgrounds, the animations....fucking EVERYTHING!!!
"Modern' games don't do SHIT to me, this game does.
The ending of HW always put a tear in my eye. This game is EPIC!!!
Goosebumps... The story... Nothing can compare. And the music... Just... Just best.
Can anyone else remember the feeling of joy and acomplishment when you finally saw this the first time after finishing the game? And was I the only one deeply moved when they said that Karan S'Jet was able to be removed from the Mother Ship and made it to Higeera?
After all these years and ruled by a tyrannical civilization, the planet still looks remarkably serene and pristine.
what a beautifully and masterfully developed game and story-line...
Yes, a tragic ending for the people that want to live on Hiigara. However it's still a good ending. Many wise people would said: "Great victory comes from great sacrifice." something like that.
The Pride of Hiigara must live on! They deserves this wonderful World!!!
@YessMasster once, there was a word to describe such games/products... the word was : EPIC.
this game was truly epic. from the beginning to it's very end.
...and those cut movies... perfect.
thx for uploading, mate
At the end of the remastered version I found no Yes song and this broke my heart...
I ahve never played a game with such an amazing game story like Homewolrd, never played a game that gave me goose bump from such emotion ! Homeworld is nothing close to any other game !
I have thousands of games of Homeworld under my belt. Still play it sometimes.
God the last 10 seconds are the most riveting.
This game is one of the best ever i have played. I borrowed it from my friend and had to return it. But that was 5 years ago, now i wish i asked him if i could keep it. This game has great gameplay and breathtaking story. In all my honesty this game is one of the best in the world.
amazing how a game this old could still look so fresh.
Totally agree. This ending was like the ultimate tie/wrap up. Real sense of accomplishment with it. So satisfieing. I like in the credits, the galactic map, and they point out earth by pointing to it in the corner. LOL so funny
In the meantime, Cataclysm/Emergence felt like a fitting epilogue, with Deserts of Kharak giving us a nice nostalgic ride to the past.
There have only been 2 video games that have ever brought a tear to my eye. Prey and Homeworld. And Homeworld brought more than 1 tear.
Speechless
I ask myself that question far to often...truly a wonderful game,
i cried...and then i played it again. for several years.
@mikeasz I agree...what an adventure...we got our people home...I felt proud and even shed a few tears. Even after watching this video I got choked up,lol.
@mikeasz ur not alone there, i too had tears roll in the end and now everytime i listen to Yes's Homeworld it brings back that feeling
A tragic ending indeed, if you find out that a lot of the now-awakened Sleepers wanted to commit suicide after learning of Kharak's destruction.
While the rest became pilots of the Mimics and Martyr-class MCVs.
It was truly a beautiful game
I cannot wait for the remake.
just to share, Homeworld the game is created in essence of Battlestar Galactica of the 70s. full circle.
Still, Exiles were exiled to Kharak, and it was hot from their very first day there. I don't remember if Kharak had moon, but Hiigara surely has one.
Hiigara was designed to resemble Earth, to make players feel like they really are home. It's near center of the galaxy simply because it's not Earth (i know im kinda contradicting my previous statement).
Anyways from what i understand Hiigara is JUST LIKE earth, but it's not the same planet as we live on.
@genesisanalcom Haha, I'm glad that I uploaded it with every comment like that. It shows how really grand the game was. It was just a piece of really awesome art, and on every one who played it it left big impression.
That being said, young ppl now are not willing to play it, because they are used to modern graphics, and of course while HW looks really impressive in 1998 it is not as impressive now. Still, graphics is only one of many aspects of the game.
Best place in the whole universe - Home. Where you are welcome. Where you are missed. Home. Welcome home, Kushan.
best game of a generation
Such a shame that such an amazing game is now dead.
It's old, but it'll ALWAYS be on the best games ever list. Me and my friends are starting a games company, and hopefully, with the help of Sierra, we can revive Homeworld.
It'll be hard, but it's possible.
This thankfully did not age well.
one of my favorite PC games of all time
This game was so damn good I feel like I actually helped a lost people get back to their long forgotten homeworld.
They just don't make games like they used to....
Fighting for a place in the world. Thats what i got from this game :")
As far as the story is concerned, there is nothing quite like leading an entire race on their journey to find their home.
It's hard watching this and not getting the least bit emotional at all. This really is a beautiful game and I'm disappointed that it's always taking them so long to make sequels. This is still arguably the best RTS series in existence.
Thanks for posting, I never completed the game and so always wondered about how it ended!
Homeworld is epic.
There is nothing else to say...
i never played home world 1, but i know this is surely a masterpiece
Homeworld, back in time, games were made to be played, not to be sold.
you put some serious thought into that answer...
a little too much...
I am impressed.
EPIC!, love the storyline to this game
I always assumed that they have either been relocated to another planet (Taiidan Empire must have had several dozens, so I guess space was not big problem), or assimilated into new Hiigaran society
It mentions in the Cataclysm manual that a lot of them tried to integrate with the Hiigarans but were ostracized and regularly assaulted by Hiigaran cryo tray survivors
@@albinogingerblackman7739 I don't blame them being hostile to former Taiidan citizens. But should they be returned to their homeworld Taiidan since Hiigarans already reclaimed their home?
@@voidkat4202 Taiidan was destroyed or at least rendered uninhabitable by the ancient Hiigaran empire when they discovered the hyperspace core they abused. Its the reason the Bentusi demanded it be handed over, its also the reason the ancient Taiidan empire wanted to eradicate the ancient Hiigarans when they defeated them, but exiled them instead to save face with the galactic council
@@albinogingerblackman7739 wait they bombard it? Damn I thought they only bombarded the Imperial palace.
omg....this video is so much quieter...lol. Thank you for not making me deaf.
I love this game so much. If you cant appreciate the gameplay, then you atleast gotta love the story and plot for this game, as well as the music.
why cant they remake those epic masterpieces like this...
Awesome, breathtaking game. I wanna a remake right now)
If anyone is wondering, the song being played throughout is called Adagio for Strings. (Obviously this is a vocal version, and I like it better this way).
This is years late but thanks for the name of the song. I've always said this sounds exactly like the ending of platoon and it is lol.
Lots of people died in Homeworld: the guys on the Khar Selim, the guys on the Scaffold, the guys on Kharak, some cryo tray people, Taidanii Imperials, Taidanii rebels, Turanics, the Kadeshi, etc...
Sure, you could capture ships, but what happened to the crew of those salvaged vessels?
thank you for sharing this video!
Spare a thought for the poor Taidaan who got booted off Higaara because of some 10,0000 year old property claim!
In the grim dark future of the world, there are only eviction notices.
Fight for freedom... this is massage of this game... I love this
Homeworld was so good. Nothing in today's market even comes close.
Why can't we have games as awesome as this anymore?
I was fascinated to play HW and HWC. Today, almost 9 years after these impresions, I feel as if Iäll never get anything similar to play on. After HW, I have seen much and tried out many games. I have kind of liked Warcraft III but HW still shines from afar ... like something you cannot get close to.
I wonder if we will get more quality games in the future? Why is everything so simplistic, so clear and devoid of subtlety nowadays?
*sniff*x2....beautiful
played 3 times over......
best videogame ever made.
played it damn often. expansion + part 2.
sierra!
that was so beautiful.
this game almost made me cry.
@Werkea cut-scene is the same for both races, only the voice is different when kushan/taiidan race names are mentioned
One of the best PC game i ever played ....
One of my favourite renditions of the song.
Also, apparently THQ has acquired the rights to Homeworld, so Relic may or may not be able to make Homeworld 3, if it's possible.
Greetings from the future.
Our hopes and dreams have come true.
Google for "rad video tools", or "rad game tools", i don't remember the exact name now. Anyways the tool allows you to play bik files and convert them.
You can also use fraps to capture video from game directly (you can record anything you see on the screen), like i did for this video, as HW bik's are soundless and speech/music is in different file
@gravitypsa Maybe during vacation? With me getting older, getting some nice education and responsible work I don't have as much free time as I used to anymore.
I know of a few homeworld mods that are being planned for other games but none are past the concept stage.. There is still alot of interest in homeworld
@ilikepienotu They turned it into a space station, they show it in Cataclysm actually. It was later disassembled to create the Pride of Hiigara.
Games used to be made to be played, now they are only made to be sold.
emotional game, the best game ever despite all others
I truly enjoy this game. One of the best things is that Hollywood has not made an epic fail movie based on this game. Please, leave this game to us who enjoy it and don'¨t make a movie about it.
sublime
To think.. just few short years till its 30
a civilization as advanced as the progenitors could move anything they want wherever and at anytime they want
God fucking damn it...I was like blubbing (stil blubbing) dj eyes out near the end ewhrn when t all the Hiigarans were greeting them and..you know a story is brilliant/epic/FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC when it makes somebody cry their eyes out!
Fucking hell, so far this is the only game thats made me feel like this, especially with the Adagio for Strings music in the background. I'm probably not making a proper comment but sorry.
i must agree with all the other comments, this game is truly epic and the best there is of al rts games
This brings back so many memories...I have the game somewhere under a pile of shit...I think I will say sorry to it and play it one last time before Vista fucks up all my old games...
anyone noticed that in all three games, the Bentusi is allways the Narator?
Homeworld was a landmark game for the RTS genre and for Space RTS for that matter. This proves that with a good and well thought out plot and well designed game mechanics classic such as Homeworld can be created. Today's lineup of games are a bit disappointing to me as they focused mostly on visuals. I sure miss games with a good, moving story.
IMO, a Homeworld series would still be far better since much of the Homeworld story is based off of old Greco-Roman stories and myths (The Odyssey in particular).
It is known they are at least humanoid shaped.
Karan Sjet and Makaan (evil dude from HW2) seem human, though, so it's safe to assume both Hiigarans and Vaygr are human shaped. Nothing is known about interna anatomy, thus they may be different on the inside from humans :)
damn i miss this game
* Sniffs Fear lancer tries not to cry sniff sniff......such a beautiful ending
I do not even know how I felt sadnes when ending the game: / It's a game of all time, which captivated our hearts and there will always be nice about it is raised ... even 2 is not as great as the first part ... The only thing neccesary for the triumoh of evil is for good men to do nothing... Words from Karack Syspem... greetings for fans of Homeworld
*sniff* .. love this game.
@Werkea Shouldn't matter, because the Kushan ending is the Canonical one.