Which game is best

[Nats]

I have Sins of a Solar Empire which was ok, but not BG Deadlock or Homeworld Remastered. I was just wondering which is the better game overall? This one seems quite slow whereas HW is RTS so likely very different. Ive also got Endless Space 2 but that one didnt grab me so much. Any thoughts?

Ive been watching the BG Series and felt like playing a space game like this. But is this game based on the original TV series? I see circular Cylon Basestars?

[Lack of Stuff]

It's apples to oranges, so it comes down to personal preference. It's based on the re-imagined BSG not the original one with lasers.

Do you like the new BSG? Are you into turn-based tactics games? If the answer is yes then this might be up your alley. The strategic element is very bare-bones though so don't go in expecting a 4X.

[The_Nemedian]

It has ships slightly modified from the 1978 BSG, which is great, in addition to the RDM series. The 'original' Battlestar Galactica is represented by the Artemis class, though it's not 100% the same as the 1978 version, it resembles it pretty closely. The Basestars are almost exactly like their TOS versions, but have a little triangular module on top that gives it that RDM series connection/evolution.

[pckirk]

the game starts off with the first cylon war, several years into the war, but not with canon events.

First Cylon War 1948 - 1960 Colonial timeline
Second Cylon War 2000 Colonial timeline

[Half Phased]

Homeworld Remastered is a good remastering of HW 2 and a bit of a rough remake of HW1. But is worth the money, as is HW: Deserts of Kharak. HW3 is bad. Avoid.

This game is canonical to the RDM modern BSG (the miniseries does show the old show centurions and basestars, which appear in the game). It uses designs adapted from the 1970s show as well as ships inspired from the 2000s show, or taken from the new show.

This is a WEGO turn based game, where basically turns are 12 seconds of simulated time and both sides go at the same time. It's less frantic than an RTS like homeworld and the game will stitch the turns together after the battle is done so you get an uninterrupted battle to watch afterwards.

[konzacelt]

Originally posted by Half Phased:

HW3 is bad. Avoid.

Oh man, so true. So sad to see that ip get that screwed up. RIP HW.

[Necrozis]

Originally posted by Lack of Stuff:

It's apples to oranges, so it comes down to personal preference. It's based on the re-imagined BSG not the original one with lasers.

Do you like the new BSG? Are you into turn-based tactics games? If the answer is yes then this might be up your alley. The strategic element is very bare-bones though so don't go in expecting a 4X.

the OG one with lasers was done that way because of the cost of animation and special effects. Once the special effects got better they decided on a better way to go

[Nats]

I dont think this is going to be my sort of game - too slow - but got to say I love the new BG series. Only got the last two episodes to watch. Got the box set and been watching it since 2010 and kept giving up lol - this time I am determined to finish it. Its a great series mind. I must have seen up to the end of the third series about three times now lol.

[TheOrangeBox]

Originally posted by Nats:

I dont think this is going to be my sort of game - too slow - but got to say I love the new BG series. Only got the last two episodes to watch. Got the box set and been watching it since 2010 and kept giving up lol - this time I am determined to finish it. Its a great series mind. I must have seen up to the end of the third series about three times now lol.

Homeworld has the Battlestar Galactic mod and on sales getting Homeworld Remastered is a great buy. The package is also a great value

[Rastek]

Do you like peas better than lasagna?

[Rajive]

Originally posted by TheOrangeBox:

Originally posted by Nats:

I dont think this is going to be my sort of game - too slow - but got to say I love the new BG series. Only got the last two episodes to watch. Got the box set and been watching it since 2010 and kept giving up lol - this time I am determined to finish it. Its a great series mind. I must have seen up to the end of the third series about three times now lol.

Homeworld has the Battlestar Galactic mod and on sales getting Homeworld Remastered is a great buy. The package is also a great value

+1

HW:R with BSG mod is great, you'll feel like you're in the serie, in the middle of the action.

[Berserk Belta]

I had to stop playing the Homeworld Remaster (and its BSG mod) last week because I had enough of a docking bug that people keep reporting to no avail. Deadlock on the other hand is smooth sailing.

For me BSG: Deadlock and Diaspora: Shattered Armistice have been the best BSG gaming experiences over all.

[Rajive]

Originally posted by Berserk Belta:

I had to stop playing the Homeworld Remaster (and its BSG mod) last week because I had enough of a docking bug that people keep reporting to no avail. Deadlock on the other hand is smooth sailing.

For me BSG: Deadlock and Diaspora: Shattered Armistice have been the best BSG gaming experiences over all.

What do you mean by docking bug? I though it was only for HW Classic, not the remastered game.

[Raziel]

Originally posted by Nats:

I have Sins of a Solar Empire which was ok, but not BG Deadlock or Homeworld Remastered. I was just wondering which is the better game overall? This one seems quite slow whereas HW is RTS so likely very different. Ive also got Endless Space 2 but that one didnt grab me so much. Any thoughts?

Ive been watching the BG Series and felt like playing a space game like this. But is this game based on the original TV series? I see circular Cylon Basestars?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BigolJfoANw&ab_channel=SurfCompton

[Sprocket66]

Homeworld is the 'best' game but I honestly had much more fun in Deadlock and the dlc's. It's a very satisfying game. Not as deep story wise or even technically but just more fun. Personal preference. The prime rib is dang good but the chili cheeseburger is my to to.

[Sabaithal]

Sins allows for large fleets to do combat, larger than the other two games. However the combat is pretty simplified in comparison. It is however the only title that allows for random maps and "empire building" even if limited.

Homeworld is another faster paced RTS that focuses on smaller groups of ships with much more specific roles working together. The fleets are smaller compared to Sins, but larger compared to deadlock. Its purely tactical combat with no strategic layer.

Deadlock only allows controlling of small fleets, but arguably has the best combat system and cinematic of all three titles due to the nature of the tactical combat. Its has a very minor strategic layer. I'd say for both combat and spectacle this game is the best pick.