X3: Reunion

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  1. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  2. marc5477
    Dec 31, 2014
    8
    An incredible game burried under a horrific launch where the game was unplayable out of box. Yes, the game really did not play at all... for anyone, out of box. The game needed almost a full month before it was stable enough to be called playable and by then the reviewers had already skewered this game in the reviews and rightly so. Even I am deducting 1 point from this, otherwise stellarAn incredible game burried under a horrific launch where the game was unplayable out of box. Yes, the game really did not play at all... for anyone, out of box. The game needed almost a full month before it was stable enough to be called playable and by then the reviewers had already skewered this game in the reviews and rightly so. Even I am deducting 1 point from this, otherwise stellar game, due to the poor condition it was in at release. It was unacceptable.

    On to the game in its current condition.

    The Good:

    - Huge Open World
    - Excellent Economic Simulation for a Video Game
    - There are tons of ships... so many I cant keep count
    - Ships have different designs and usages
    - You can fly all the ships!
    - Tons of awesome mods! Many are professional quality.

    - You can play how you want to play. Kill an alien race that annoys you. Build an economic empire with factories, freighters and trade routes. Invade enemy sectors. Be a pirate. Capture ships. There is tons to do.

    The Bad:

    - Blatant copy of X2 with very few to no meaningful upgrades except to graphics
    - Quests are too few and very repetitive
    - The main plot remains buggy to this day
    - Plot remains poor with little to no attention given to it
    - AI is not good in combat and needs serious modding help
    - Learning curve is steep and tutorials are non-existent.    … Expand
  3. Vitez
    Jan 30, 2010
    10
    The best and most addicting game ever. I've been playing it since the release, and didn't get bored of it. Those who gave it low scores simply don't realise that this isn't a game where you push "Start" and suddenly you're the "supreme ruler of the universe who is best in everything". This is not an FPS where opponents die after one shot but you survive The best and most addicting game ever. I've been playing it since the release, and didn't get bored of it. Those who gave it low scores simply don't realise that this isn't a game where you push "Start" and suddenly you're the "supreme ruler of the universe who is best in everything". This is not an FPS where opponents die after one shot but you survive everything. X3 takes time to get into, thanks to the huge universe, the variety, the freedom etc etc. Storytelling is a "bit" clumsy, but you don't have to follow it. I have high expectations for games and X3 jumped over it and flew straight to the stars. This is not Elite or Privateer, nor EVE; this is X. Comparing it to other titles is useless, and comparing it to EVE is stupidity at its highest..Egosoft was always friendly eversince I registered there 5 years ago, and always helped me (unlike other developers who say "I'll get on in ASAP" and never respond. So, if you don't want a GOOD, but the BEST space game, then I recommend Reunion.… Expand
  4. CalladornLeader
    May 6, 2009
    8
    Great game regardless of the negatives everyone else seems to be harping on. Yes the interface is clunky, but if everyone spends time with it it is a very addicting game. Great graphics, don't care about voice acting/cut scenes (that's ignorant in a good game), controls/interface (do need work, and sorry if they didn't dumb it down for everyone). Play this game and give the Great game regardless of the negatives everyone else seems to be harping on. Yes the interface is clunky, but if everyone spends time with it it is a very addicting game. Great graphics, don't care about voice acting/cut scenes (that's ignorant in a good game), controls/interface (do need work, and sorry if they didn't dumb it down for everyone). Play this game and give the time it deserves and you'll see a game with limitless possibilities. Grow a pair, man up and enjoy the game.… Expand
  5. Savage
    Jan 17, 2009
    9
    This game doesn't deserve a 10... 10 is for games that are perfect, that are without faults and are rated by unbiased gamers who feel that it has nothing negative about it... Unfortuntly, X3 Reunion does have faults, it does have a few negative points, but, the positives outweight the faults, and that in my opinion, earns this game a healthy 9... It is a complex game, and you need This game doesn't deserve a 10... 10 is for games that are perfect, that are without faults and are rated by unbiased gamers who feel that it has nothing negative about it... Unfortuntly, X3 Reunion does have faults, it does have a few negative points, but, the positives outweight the faults, and that in my opinion, earns this game a healthy 9... It is a complex game, and you need patience, intelligence and the ability to adapt to the games very in-dept interface which at sometimes, can be frustrating. What makes X3 great, is the fact that your placed inside a universe that revolves around you. Not only is this universe stunning in fantastic detail, but your left to your own devices to make your own destiny. Whether it be a commercial empire or militant empire bent on destruction, or maybe, a-bit of both? Some would say that this is an illusion, that the universe doesn't revolve around you, its just all cleverly scripted... thats a blatant lie. I've had many moments in X3 that made me go "wow", one such moment involved an asteroid being blown to bits due to a fight, that had nothing to do with me, and said asteroid crashing into my station and well... causing alot of financial damage, ehem... But that wasn't scripted. This wasn't part of the plot, it was random, it just happened, and a little mis-fire ended up causing me some credits and I felt good about it! Thats why X3 is one of those games that you have to look beyond the clumsy interface thats before you. X3 has alot of gameplay in it, and for those who are patient, plenty of replay value. To get the most out of X3 though, a MOD is required. And quite possibly the best mod that you can get right now, for X3 Reunion, is Xtended. A mod that not only adds tons of stuff to your game, but adds valuable features too it that makes you think how you could ever play it without such a feature. If you love space games, if you want a good space simulator thats not too easy, and not too hard, then get X3 Reunion, and go for the mods once you do the story! If you want an easy game to get into, without much hassle, then X3 might not be for you, perhaps a more simple game... Space Invaders? ;)… Expand
  6. KenS.
    Jan 10, 2009
    10
    Friggin' Awesome. The vanilla game is ok, but after some customazation(dont have spell check or dictionary handy) it's a rock solid game for gamers who love extremely in depth gaming. but if you just like the pick up and play games (halo or most other FPS) I don't recommend it.
  7. ChrisW
    Jul 29, 2008
    10
    Great game with great reconfigurable controls GLENN T! But truly a good game. Those who complain that its too complex must be dumb because i learnt to play this when i was 15.
  8. Grizzzzzzzzzzz
    Jul 29, 2008
    8
    It could have been a fantastic game, but it just wasn't finished. The graphics are incredible, the universe to explore is vast, but around every asteroid theres a new poorly done cutscene or poorly designed piece of code ready to bring you back to reality. The community for the game have taken it to completely new lengths (with the xtended mod) and to experience what you should have It could have been a fantastic game, but it just wasn't finished. The graphics are incredible, the universe to explore is vast, but around every asteroid theres a new poorly done cutscene or poorly designed piece of code ready to bring you back to reality. The community for the game have taken it to completely new lengths (with the xtended mod) and to experience what you should have got from egosoft in the first place, you have to rely on them. Lets hope egosoft pull it together for their next release.… Expand
  9. reclaimer.
    Jul 27, 2008
    9
    It ain't perfect and it isn't a total piece of excrement. If only the XTM developers/egosost(whoever was responsible) would hurry up and fix the upper turrets on the odin i.e they end up having 4 cannons visable on each individual turret when there sould be 2, lets not mention they don't move. People tend to notice little things and 4 buggy turrets right in front of your It ain't perfect and it isn't a total piece of excrement. If only the XTM developers/egosost(whoever was responsible) would hurry up and fix the upper turrets on the odin i.e they end up having 4 cannons visable on each individual turret when there sould be 2, lets not mention they don't move. People tend to notice little things and 4 buggy turrets right in front of your HUD smacks of extremely poor effort. Still, if you don't cheat it will take a hell of a lot to get everything from it. So it gets a nine for staying power and an awesome mod community.… Expand
  10. RalphP.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    The best space sim ever. Yup there are games that do this and more but this one gets it right. The best forum as well.
  11. DavidG.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    for the limited who have no inteligents to figure out the controls, i shake my head at you and your pathetic pea sized crappy brains with no patients. this is an impressive, imersive game that takes you on a journey that you will never forget. and some tips for those who are new to the game may i suggest registering at egosoft to use there chat. or rougey for posting. it doesnt make sense for the limited who have no inteligents to figure out the controls, i shake my head at you and your pathetic pea sized crappy brains with no patients. this is an impressive, imersive game that takes you on a journey that you will never forget. and some tips for those who are new to the game may i suggest registering at egosoft to use there chat. or rougey for posting. it doesnt make sense to spend 35$-50$ on a game and get past the learning curve to make it worth the money . i for one would spend $400.… Expand
  12. AnonymousMC
    Mar 12, 2008
    9
    This game has a pretty steep learning curve, but if you stick with it, once you get some time into it and get used to its quirks, it can be extremely addictive. The mod community has added a lot of subtle (and not so subtle) much-needed extras to the "vanilla" game.
  13. Phil
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    Great. Interesting story line, realistic view of space, and plenty of space to grow and expand. The only reason I do not give it a 10 is for the learning curve, if I had not known a friend who has gotten very far in the game, I would most likely not know as much as I do now, and it could have taken me days to understand.
  14. MichaelH.
    Feb 18, 2008
    10
    Once you get your head around the menu screens this is the open ended "Elite" of this century we've all been waiting for. Opportunities/gameplay is truley endless.
  15. JustMe
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Well the fact that people give 5 or below are the ones that have no interest in a game that need wits, or have no patience to learn the game for at least 6 hours(yes it took me 6 hours to catch the basics). This is is not all it is, with mods and scripts, you can do ANYTHING. Best of all, 3 years into the years now, this game is very stable, and has a lot, yes a lot of scripts and mods Well the fact that people give 5 or below are the ones that have no interest in a game that need wits, or have no patience to learn the game for at least 6 hours(yes it took me 6 hours to catch the basics). This is is not all it is, with mods and scripts, you can do ANYTHING. Best of all, 3 years into the years now, this game is very stable, and has a lot, yes a lot of scripts and mods available for FREE. The normal mode is already extra-ordinary, with mods/script, there is nothing else like it.… Expand
  16. SteveR.
    Feb 12, 2008
    9
    Best Space Action Simulator Game I've Played Since Star Control 2 and Freespace 2.
  17. Jonte
    Sep 7, 2007
    10
    This game got evry thing you can play like pirate/trader/ or mission and the world is big so you have much time on you.The hard thing is only to know all meny and stuffs then its will be really cool.
  18. AdamC.
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    This is a slow burning work of genius. people love it and hate it in equal measures. x3 is not about dynamic story amazing combat or cheap thrills its about patience perserverence. and most of all leaving your computer on over night to accumulate credits from your businesses. a game about trading and quick thinking and strategy its slow to get into but when you do it can be the most This is a slow burning work of genius. people love it and hate it in equal measures. x3 is not about dynamic story amazing combat or cheap thrills its about patience perserverence. and most of all leaving your computer on over night to accumulate credits from your businesses. a game about trading and quick thinking and strategy its slow to get into but when you do it can be the most rewarding gaming experience to be had. buy it only if you have a LOT of free time.… Expand
  19. MichaelG.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Best single player Space-based game in a long time. Players of EVE-Online and Homeworld should enjoy this beautiful and complex game along with the amazing support and mods from Egosoft and the community.
  20. Ashnak
    Jul 27, 2007
    10
    Yes the game was buggy on 1st release - if people bothered to read the forums (at egosoft.com) they would have found that this was due to untenable deadlines being set by the publisher as was the requirement for starfarce. The guys at egosoft have done a tremendous amount of support on this and release 2.0 is excellent. To play this game the biggest boost in performance is through a Yes the game was buggy on 1st release - if people bothered to read the forums (at egosoft.com) they would have found that this was due to untenable deadlines being set by the publisher as was the requirement for starfarce. The guys at egosoft have done a tremendous amount of support on this and release 2.0 is excellent. To play this game the biggest boost in performance is through a 256-bit 256MB gfx card - anything below is just a waste. A final note to the impetuous - if you are fickle enough to present criticism to a product because yo don't have the patience to do real research don't bother casting comment - this game is not meant for you as you lack imagination and creativity.… Expand
  21. J.B.
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    Ive spent lots of hours on this game and I don't regret it. It's a "very large" universe with lots of things to do, like creating a huge empire consisting of hundreds of ships, from small to capital ships and factories, from large ones to entire complexes. It doesn't stop there, why not making a script to meet your empires needs? Don't forget to check out the mods then Ive spent lots of hours on this game and I don't regret it. It's a "very large" universe with lots of things to do, like creating a huge empire consisting of hundreds of ships, from small to capital ships and factories, from large ones to entire complexes. It doesn't stop there, why not making a script to meet your empires needs? Don't forget to check out the mods then fans made! My only question is: When may we see X4 hit the stores?… Expand
  22. PhilipD.
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    I'm not surprised that many people here don't like the game- I'm equally unsurprised that plenty love it. X3 is the only game I know which allows you to accumulate a fortune properly. It's hard work, very slow paced and at times VERY VERY BORING, but once you have enough money to buy that new Station or Destroyer, it's worth it. It can be more satisfying than any I'm not surprised that many people here don't like the game- I'm equally unsurprised that plenty love it. X3 is the only game I know which allows you to accumulate a fortune properly. It's hard work, very slow paced and at times VERY VERY BORING, but once you have enough money to buy that new Station or Destroyer, it's worth it. It can be more satisfying than any other game out there, but to get to it you have to dedicate hours of your life- weeks, even. The controls are appalling. I managed to get 10,000,000 credits on X2, through weeks of play. I had an armada of ships, but not nearly enough money for one of those 40,000,000 credit beasts. THIS IS A GOOD THING. I'm fed up of games which become easy once you get the best the game has to offer. This game will reward you time and time again for your hard work. What was today's achievement was yesterday's aspirations. When I moved from X2 to X3, I was bewildered by everything again. It really feels like an entire world and it will take a good 6 or 7 hours to get accustomed to it. The graphics is amazing and the voice acting is terrible. The infamous Starforce protection system has been removed in the latest patch. It runs with out a disc, so there's no reason for you not to give it a go. You'll need a beast of a machine to play it on highest everything, but this isn't the sort of game where frame rates matter- most of the time you'll be staring at spreadsheets and figures. Please, give this game a chance. If you have the patience, you'll be rewarded. It makes a great deal of very little, but you won't care. You'll spend hours watching massive tankers drive past, then suddenly you'll have enough money to buy one of your own. You'll think about your next moves when you're not playing it, and whilst you are playing it, more and more possibilities open up to you- where do you explore next? Is there a lucrative profit to be made in a sector? This game is unlike any you've ever played before. If somebody could merge this with Elder Scrolls Oblivion we'd have the best game ever. There would be armies fighting in real time about the map, massive businesses opening up, and a 500,000,000 gold sword for sale. This game is an aquired taste. You won't enjoy it straight away. You're dropped in the deep end and you'll have to find a rock to save yourself. Once you learn the ways of the universe, you'll begin to appreciate it, and exploiting this game is the most satisfying thing of all. It's a shame that some people can't appreciate these elements, though I agree that it's a VERY time consuming game and that some people would rather have a quick online game on Face2 or De_dust2 . Although this is only single player, it feels very alive. Nothing is static in this universe and there are plenty of things to see and do. Enjoy.… Expand
  23. HansP.J.
    May 18, 2007
    10
    The sophisticated artificial life and scripting potential makes this a very interesting game, where planning and creativity actually pays off. Thumbs up.
  24. RW
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Engrossing and complex. Cerebral expereince broken by moments or terrific space combat.
  25. AndrewS.
    Mar 12, 2007
    10
    X3 is thus far the culmination of Egosoft's space series, following on from X-BTF, X-Tension and X2. As a simulation it's pretty realistic if you imagine space friction. (I have Private Pilots Licences for Single & Twin light aircraft, helicopters and TwinJet helicopters, and find it's not far removed from flying the real things). It takes some getting used to, don't X3 is thus far the culmination of Egosoft's space series, following on from X-BTF, X-Tension and X2. As a simulation it's pretty realistic if you imagine space friction. (I have Private Pilots Licences for Single & Twin light aircraft, helicopters and TwinJet helicopters, and find it's not far removed from flying the real things). It takes some getting used to, don't expect to learn it in a few hours - it takes most people a few weeks to learn, but if you stick with it, it affords an amazing experience of trading and fighting all in real time. It will certainly challenge most people if you want to trade properly as well as fight. People with low intelligence and or concentration will soon find that they cannot get past the first few hours, become frustrated and give up due to the complexity of the game initially, however, once you have spent some time learning the millions of controls, it becomes second nature and is the only game/simulation I have found which keeps people riveted for years. I know people who have been playing it for more than 2 years and are still thriving on it! When you do.… Expand
  26. LazerathN.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    This is a fantastic game which covers all the different play styles a person could want. The Dev team have supported this game with patches to purge any bugs and have even included a patch which adds more content to the already full game. If you are looking for a Space Shooter, Trade Simm, Empire building scifi flight simulator then this game is for you! It does have a steep learning This is a fantastic game which covers all the different play styles a person could want. The Dev team have supported this game with patches to purge any bugs and have even included a patch which adds more content to the already full game. If you are looking for a Space Shooter, Trade Simm, Empire building scifi flight simulator then this game is for you! It does have a steep learning curve at first but its worth it. The amount of things you can do in this game is mind blowing. Not to mention the fact the modding community is huge and there are a ton of mods out for this game! Thanks Egosoft, Mod teams/Scriptors. You all rock!… Expand
  27. KazeM.
    Mar 11, 2007
    9
    When I first got this game, around it's release date.. I would've rated it a 1 or 2. It simply was too hard to learn with the information provided. I really did love the idea of the game, and really wanted to like it, but I put it on the backburner as I didn't have the time to overcome all the frustrations. Now, a couple months ago I decided to boot it up again, and When I first got this game, around it's release date.. I would've rated it a 1 or 2. It simply was too hard to learn with the information provided. I really did love the idea of the game, and really wanted to like it, but I put it on the backburner as I didn't have the time to overcome all the frustrations. Now, a couple months ago I decided to boot it up again, and actually make a concerted effort at it. I can't believe how amazing this game truly is. I would definitely recommend heading to the egosoft forums and reading through the various 'newbie' guides. This will make X3 life so much more enjoyable, as the documentation and 'tutorial' is rather lacking. The game is a pandora's box inside a pandora's box of things you can do, none of which is even hinted at upon first glance. Don't be turned off by the rather steep learning curve, if the idea of this game sounds like fun to you, it's definitely worth it!… Expand
  28. StuM
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    If you like to go into a game, and do your own thing for as long as you like, whenever you like - this is the one for you ! there's missions... massive invasion forces to destroy, or if you prefer, become a business tycoon! I've never found a game that can rival the excellence of the X-universe!
  29. Galmar
    Mar 10, 2007
    9
    When X3 was first released I was one of many people to simply not play it for a while due to the fact that yes... upon release right out of the box it was buggy as hell. Shortly after the developers patched it numerous times releasing more and more features, simply put X3 now is a truely great game. If it had been in its current condition upon RELEASE i have no doubt that it'd be When X3 was first released I was one of many people to simply not play it for a while due to the fact that yes... upon release right out of the box it was buggy as hell. Shortly after the developers patched it numerous times releasing more and more features, simply put X3 now is a truely great game. If it had been in its current condition upon RELEASE i have no doubt that it'd be hailed as the new elite over and over. Pro's - Awsome Eye Candy Dynamic universe, the game engine constantly adapts to the economy. No two games are ever the same. Open ended gameplay, no limits on what you can do, the plot only opens up a few things. Con's - Ships feel like they have too much firepower. Very steep learning curve (X2's tutorials were good) You need the patches in order to play it reliably.… Expand
  30. MikeR.
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    This is, by far, the best game I have ever played. I hate games that cost you $50 and only gives you 6hrs of play. X3 has a learning curve that almost looks like a U-Turn, but it is well worth it. This game is not for the timid, and it WILL consume hours and hours of play. What do you expect? Technically, the game has no end unless you attempt to control each sector, which would require This is, by far, the best game I have ever played. I hate games that cost you $50 and only gives you 6hrs of play. X3 has a learning curve that almost looks like a U-Turn, but it is well worth it. This game is not for the timid, and it WILL consume hours and hours of play. What do you expect? Technically, the game has no end unless you attempt to control each sector, which would require you to build an immense amount of resources. I can't understand how people can say it is boring. This game requires a HUGE amount of constant maintenance in order to build your empire. Looking for a good dogfight? Then start hunting down the bad guys. Still not a challenge? Then try to take over the sector occupied by 100+ pirates. Still bored? Try to take over the Xenon sectors which, in total, probably equals to over 200 ships. Still not interesting enough? Then give it a go in the Kha'ak sectors who make the Xenon look like pretty pink bunnies. This game is jaw dropping.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PC Game of 2005
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#27 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. AceGamez
    100
    By far the most engrossing game released so far this millennium.
  2. GameZone
    90
    The eye candy will lure you in, the gameplay will keep you intrigued and the free-roaming feel will keep you occupied for hours. X3 – Reunion takes the X franchise to new heights.
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  3. Boomtown
    80
    X3 is a great game, but if Egosoft grasped the challenge and offered immersion of the type seen in "Freelancer" and similar ship handling, combined with its own beautiful and complex universe, then we might finally have a game that deserves to called the new "Elite."
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