I wish there was enough of a fanbase to create a point-and-click version of Legend games (similar to how many of the early King's Quest series have been converted to purely point-and-click). These games have such a great plot.
can´t seem to find any playthrough vids for the first game, but i´m really stuck. Anyone know how to find the VR terminal and the VR man in the first game?
The walkthrough says that i have to go to the VR terminal. But the only walkthrough for the first game isn´t that elaborate, so yeah that´s all it says. i´ve been everywhere a million times without making any progress at all for hours
Don't use the walkthrough, then. The VR terminal isn't exactly labeled as a VR terminal. Remember that you can use objects to interact with other objects, specifically green crystalline objects.
But really, don't use the walkthrough. You ruin the game for yourself if you do.
I must say, this was my favorite game of all time. I've played many, MANY video games in my 18 years of life, and I've yet to come to something that even comes close to this game. Makes me sad almost. And I NEED the soundtrack!
I was just going about my daily business when suddenly, out of the blue, I started thinking about this game, and how I never finished it. So I'm watching this now.
I'm pausing often, though, since this is a speedrun.
I think that there should be Homeworld-fan get-togethers. There aren't that many of us, but we all understand what this game means to those who have played it and understand it.
Damn rights, my first computer game. (Along with the first Gateway). Just like an awesome book, just couldn't put it down. Glad to see another enthusiast. Props
OMG. You are now my favorite person. I didn't think I'd ever find anyone on youtube who played any of the old Gateway games! So as a fellow enthusiast, I am very pleased to meet you. xD
Hahah! Some of us are a bit ancient, like 40 something and played both games. And read al the novels. But honestly put, they deteriorated a bit like sequels woefully often do. Nevertheless, I am all with you to fight the Assassins.
Was not my intention to belittle anyone, sorry. The novels and (now retro) games are there for all to enjoy. My favourite character is Sigmund von Shrink. Too bad he's not in the games.
@Joonavainio No offense taken at all ! Just wanted to say that I really enjoy this stuff - Legend games particulary...and sci-fi. I like to play VGA games even, the old adventures, X-COM etc. :) Shrink is cool, yeah, I enjoyed the main character (millionaire) and his life. Since his death it started to be a little ... weird :D but still great.
Robinette Broadhead, you mean? Yeah, it got pretty weird after his incarnation as a virtual personality upload. But an interesting idea. I'm sure the Matrix dudes have read their Pohl. And the idea of humans transforming to immortal pure energy beings as the Assassins is kinda lucrative. In any case, artificial or uploaded intelligences are... fascinating, as Spock would say.
I must admit the endgame in this second episode was so damn hard I had to resort to the walkthrough. Otherwise Legend games tend(ed) to be logical if you just thought a bit. But in the endgame you had to do exactly this and that and with a time limit, too.
Anyway, it didn't spoil the enjoyement of delving into the Pohl Heechee universe again at all. I've tried Rama, but somehow it just ain't my cup of tea.
@Joonavainio I'm not sure if I used walkthrough the first time I played it, but the last time I didn't..but yeah quite hard. I loved some of the Legend games. Basically all the ones that were based on a book. And I've read the Gateway books thanks to this game :) I've read Rama too, I remember I enjoyed it - but never finished the game...
Yup, one could say Legend games were... er... legendary. Not insanely hard, but tough nuts enough to crack to give you a genuine satisfaction of success. Besides Gateways, the one I liked perhaps the best was Mission Critical. An original story, but very "Pohlian". Didn't like the fantasy / mystery games too much, although Eric the Unready was bad enough humour to be fun. If you didn't get to play Mission Critical, I recommend you dig it up from some abandonware site.
I wish there was enough of a fanbase to create a point-and-click version of Legend games (similar to how many of the early King's Quest series have been converted to purely point-and-click). These games have such a great plot.
Puggalug 1 month ago
can´t seem to find any playthrough vids for the first game, but i´m really stuck. Anyone know how to find the VR terminal and the VR man in the first game?
thepezdispenser 2 years ago
@thepezdispenser If you are stuck, then how do you know that there is a VR terminal? Just look around, you will figure it out eventually.
pievendorjohn 2 years ago
The walkthrough says that i have to go to the VR terminal. But the only walkthrough for the first game isn´t that elaborate, so yeah that´s all it says. i´ve been everywhere a million times without making any progress at all for hours
thepezdispenser 2 years ago
Don't use the walkthrough, then. The VR terminal isn't exactly labeled as a VR terminal. Remember that you can use objects to interact with other objects, specifically green crystalline objects.
But really, don't use the walkthrough. You ruin the game for yourself if you do.
pievendorjohn 2 years ago
Does anyone know where can I download this game?
RanaRandom 2 years ago
No idea.
I must say, this was my favorite game of all time. I've played many, MANY video games in my 18 years of life, and I've yet to come to something that even comes close to this game. Makes me sad almost. And I NEED the soundtrack!
Gooshkinheimer 2 years ago
I was just going about my daily business when suddenly, out of the blue, I started thinking about this game, and how I never finished it. So I'm watching this now.
I'm pausing often, though, since this is a speedrun.
bbqplatypus318 3 years ago
wow this brings back memories.. never got to do this specific game tho.
Lightcycle 3 years ago
Seems to look and play a lot like that Spellcasting series.
leon102 3 years ago
I think that there should be Homeworld-fan get-togethers. There aren't that many of us, but we all understand what this game means to those who have played it and understand it.
Gooshkinheimer 3 years ago
I love this freakin game!! part 2 is just as good, i have a hard time figuring out which one is better...
AzureSky001 4 years ago 3
Damn rights, my first computer game. (Along with the first Gateway). Just like an awesome book, just couldn't put it down. Glad to see another enthusiast. Props
Will be waiting to see the entire walk-through!
Cheers!
haloweaver 4 years ago 3
Same here. First game I played, First time I read English.
Gooshkinheimer 3 years ago
They were the most amazing games. So intriguing. The novels were just as good by the way.
timanonymous 4 years ago 2
OMG. You are now my favorite person. I didn't think I'd ever find anyone on youtube who played any of the old Gateway games! So as a fellow enthusiast, I am very pleased to meet you. xD
zlwilly 4 years ago 2
@zlwilly
Hahah! Some of us are a bit ancient, like 40 something and played both games. And read al the novels. But honestly put, they deteriorated a bit like sequels woefully often do. Nevertheless, I am all with you to fight the Assassins.
Joonavainio 10 months ago
@Joonavainio Well I'm 29, played both games and read most of the novels ;-)
falcan0 9 months ago
@falcan0
Was not my intention to belittle anyone, sorry. The novels and (now retro) games are there for all to enjoy. My favourite character is Sigmund von Shrink. Too bad he's not in the games.
Joonavainio 9 months ago
@Joonavainio No offense taken at all ! Just wanted to say that I really enjoy this stuff - Legend games particulary...and sci-fi. I like to play VGA games even, the old adventures, X-COM etc. :) Shrink is cool, yeah, I enjoyed the main character (millionaire) and his life. Since his death it started to be a little ... weird :D but still great.
falcan0 9 months ago
@falcan0
Robinette Broadhead, you mean? Yeah, it got pretty weird after his incarnation as a virtual personality upload. But an interesting idea. I'm sure the Matrix dudes have read their Pohl. And the idea of humans transforming to immortal pure energy beings as the Assassins is kinda lucrative. In any case, artificial or uploaded intelligences are... fascinating, as Spock would say.
Joonavainio 9 months ago
@Joonavainio Yep Robinette - and I agree ;)
falcan0 7 months ago
@falcan0
I must admit the endgame in this second episode was so damn hard I had to resort to the walkthrough. Otherwise Legend games tend(ed) to be logical if you just thought a bit. But in the endgame you had to do exactly this and that and with a time limit, too.
Anyway, it didn't spoil the enjoyement of delving into the Pohl Heechee universe again at all. I've tried Rama, but somehow it just ain't my cup of tea.
Joonavainio 7 months ago
@Joonavainio I'm not sure if I used walkthrough the first time I played it, but the last time I didn't..but yeah quite hard. I loved some of the Legend games. Basically all the ones that were based on a book. And I've read the Gateway books thanks to this game :) I've read Rama too, I remember I enjoyed it - but never finished the game...
falcan0 7 months ago
@falcan0
Yup, one could say Legend games were... er... legendary. Not insanely hard, but tough nuts enough to crack to give you a genuine satisfaction of success. Besides Gateways, the one I liked perhaps the best was Mission Critical. An original story, but very "Pohlian". Didn't like the fantasy / mystery games too much, although Eric the Unready was bad enough humour to be fun. If you didn't get to play Mission Critical, I recommend you dig it up from some abandonware site.
Joonavainio 7 months ago