I finally bought this game last week, after much desiring to no avail, since it is sold out here in Italy. I actually got a used copy from an amazon seller. Fortunately, it's in very good condition. I have just done 7 levels, and my impression is "magnificent". The colors of the nebula in the "Gardens of Kadesh" level are fabulous, the way you control all the ships is intuitive, the 3D navigation is as simple as can be. It is a great game, totally deserving its rating of 9.0 here on gamespot. I found something really impressive in the third level, "Return to Kharak". The voice actor for fleet intelligence is superb, trying to be calm and disciplined but with a pang of deep sadness that shows. Some found the voice acting a bit too calm. I think it's supposed to be this way: apart from sergeants that scream at you, you don't expect army officers to lose their temper in war. Discipline has to be kept in the face of adversity, else it's useless. And I loved tearing the enemy ships to bits without losing mine thanks to good tactics and strategy. This is one of the first games where I really think before I send the warriors in, where careful positioning of my fleet really means something to me. Now, this is not a dismissal of other great RTSs, it's just that I'll always remember Homeworld as the game that taught me this lesson. Thanks, game.