Faster pacing, ttk, smaller maps etc. So it does play a bit differently. Formations work better than HWR, but I still feel like I have less control than HW1. Even with the changes it feels more like 1 than 2, which I feel is the better game so happy about that.

Needs more skirmish content, which modding may alleviate (bigger/more maps. Slower build up. Would also like more info in the post game). Wargames is a fun addition. Too early to really say on story, but the game oozes Homeworld vibe and you can't really top the HW1 story. So far its been fun, has some nostalgic beats, its more character driven (vs the ships being the characters) which I'm not fond of but ultimately it still feels like a Homeworld game which is all I really wanted.

Edit: Update regarding campaign. The missions themselves are classic homeworld. They are varied, have interesting aspects and tactics, and do some new things even if it is pretty short overall.The story told in the gameplay is good, and fits homeworld. The cinematics are bad. The dialogue is rough, it doesn't look, feel or have the tone as the other games. I could see the same story beats being presented in a way more similar to HW1/C/2 and it would have landed a lot better.

Overall it's a solid game that could use some tweaks/support to flesh out wargames/skirmish. Unfortunately the story is set. Hopefully they are able to make another, whether dlc or another game, and make a story (cinematics/dialogue really) that fits the tone of HW.
8/10 for the *game*
Story 6/10

Edit: Patch 1.1 is out, it helps a lot with fleet/formation AI and engagement. Hopefully just the start of support to come.

Faster pacing, ttk, smaller maps etc. So it does play a bit differently. Formations work better than HWR, but I still feel like I have less control than HW1. Even with the changes it feels more like 1 than 2, which I feel is the better game so happy about that. Needs more skirmish content, which modding may alleviate (bigger/more maps. Slower build up. Would also like more info in the post game). Wargames is a fun addition. Too early to really say on story, but the game oozes Homeworld vibe and you can't really top the HW1 story. So far its been fun, has some nostalgic beats, its more character driven (vs the ships being the characters) which I'm not fond of but ultimately it still feels like a Homeworld game which is all I really wanted. Edit: Update regarding campaign. The missions themselves are classic homeworld. They are varied, have interesting aspects and tactics, and do some new things even if it is pretty short overall.The story told in the gameplay is good, and fits homeworld. The cinematics are bad. The dialogue is rough, it doesn't look, feel or have the tone as the other games. I could see the same story beats being presented in a way more similar to HW1/C/2 and it would have landed a lot better. Overall it's a solid game that could use some tweaks/support to flesh out wargames/skirmish. Unfortunately the story is set. Hopefully they are able to make another, whether dlc or another game, and make a story (cinematics/dialogue really) that fits the tone of HW. 8/10 for the *game* Story 6/10 Edit: Patch 1.1 is out, it helps a lot with fleet/formation AI and engagement. Hopefully just the start of support to come.