Homeworld 2 (Mac) review:5 stars (a wonderful challenge, amazing sound!) - This game presents a tough challenge, but highly enjoyable.
The sound in this game is amazing! be sure you've got a good sub on your sound system, because it'll make teeth-rattling use of it!

definitely a good buy!4 stars (Plot is Weak, But Gameplay Is Unique) - I'm an RTS (Real-Time-Strategy) fan, and am quickly getting bored of the same old games being rehashed as either a StarCraft or Age of Empires clone. But to my delight I found Homeworld 2 a very unique gaming experience: 3-D! I downloaded the anemic demo, and was surprised to find that the game is more extensive, although not extremely hard. The hot-key and mouse (my best purchase for my Mac was a two key mouse--you should get one anyway!) input has a high learning curve, but once you get it, you'll find it was worth the wait.
The disadvantage is that there are few HW2 games posted on GameRanger...I hope to see that change once the word gets out that Homeworld 2 is a refreshing game in a genre that is full of "copycats."4 stars (Does not work on Mac OS X 10.4) - Great game! Unfortunately it does not work on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and there are no patches available from Aspyr yet (as of May 2005). I had to set up a second partition on which I installed Mac OS X 10.3 just to play this game. However, HW2 is totally worth it. I played the original Homeworld back in 1999 and also Homeworld Catalyst. Homeworld 2 boasts a new in-game menu interface which does not look as nice as I would have expected from Relic but is easier to use and more effective than the menus in the original Homeworld. Missions are more difficult now. This can be frustrating at times but also makes sure you play the game for a long time.
Homeworld 2 (Mac) Features:
Computer Games
Macintosh (Machintosh)
Mac
Apple
Adventure
Computer Role Playing Games (Game, crpg, crpgs, rpg, rpgs)
CD
Online and LAN multiplayer option for up to 6 players
Sequel to the groundbreaking 3-D real-time space strategy game Homeworld
Enhanced visuals, richer tactics and strategic gameplay
Fight amongst nebulas, dust clouds, drifting space hulks, asteroids, and debris
Build your fleet and engage in 3-D space combat

Homeworld 2 (Mac) is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 29.99USD.