X3: Reunion

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 310 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 196 out of 310
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 310
  3. Negative: 89 out of 310
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  1. 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
  2. laplace
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    Insane learning curve, but ridiculously addictive once you get the hang of it. As others have noted, the game shipped originally as a Beta, choked with bugs, CTD's and missing content. Now however, thanks to Egosoft spewing out patches and addons, it has finally become the game it was meant to be. Update 2.0 will make it game of the year for me. Sorry Bethesda.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. HenryT.
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    If you ever wanted a modern version of Elite, this is it. I experienced none of the packaging problems listed.
  7. AphaelG.
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    Steep learning curve, unbelievable complex and immense in size. It'll keep you happy for many, many hours.
  8. GregoryA.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    All of the X games have been close to perfect, I perfer slow econemy vrs fast paced trade. the graphics are seccond to none even on my computer, the combat system is amazing, specifically beacause its first person altho you can controll many ships, the game engine itself is a work of art. X3: reunion is no exception,! The only people who cant stand to play this either have no interest in All of the X games have been close to perfect, I perfer slow econemy vrs fast paced trade. the graphics are seccond to none even on my computer, the combat system is amazing, specifically beacause its first person altho you can controll many ships, the game engine itself is a work of art. X3: reunion is no exception,! The only people who cant stand to play this either have no interest in space games, or cant micro manage anything... the controlls are hard to master but if you played the others you should be used to how the general setups are for the x games... rated 10 for its close to perfection gameplay... Quote: Stratagy first… Expand
  9. HohnD.
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    It;s a very, very deep game, sad that it has so low score... Do you remember the Elite game from the 1980's? That's it! But 1000 times better!
  10. SteveL.
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    I love this game.
  11. ChristopherP.
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    I only played this game for say 2-3 hours, I was blown away, graphics/sounds/effects/ everying done superb, but the lip-sync sucks to be honest, I dont really care about the manule, I always just play the game and learn it from just doing it, Well I have to rate this game 10/10, It is very good, WEE pretty pictures, and the planets looks very realistic, and yes, BLOODY HELL the AI can I only played this game for say 2-3 hours, I was blown away, graphics/sounds/effects/ everying done superb, but the lip-sync sucks to be honest, I dont really care about the manule, I always just play the game and learn it from just doing it, Well I have to rate this game 10/10, It is very good, WEE pretty pictures, and the planets looks very realistic, and yes, BLOODY HELL the AI can bloody diss you an everything. Good job EgoSoft, another good X series.… Expand
  12. JC.
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    Quick and Dirty players beware, this game is not a one night stand. Learning curve is astronomical, but once you understand the method to all the maddness, the controls ARE intuitive, gameplay IS immense, and you will realize how stupid those game reviews really are. It's like EVE Online, a rather unknown MMO, not for the dull witted or the un-educated player. This game requires Quick and Dirty players beware, this game is not a one night stand. Learning curve is astronomical, but once you understand the method to all the maddness, the controls ARE intuitive, gameplay IS immense, and you will realize how stupid those game reviews really are. It's like EVE Online, a rather unknown MMO, not for the dull witted or the un-educated player. This game requires basic economic understanding to "build" a profitable business in-game. Ship combat is somewhat frustrating at first, but when you build a fleet, it gets interesting (macro/micromanagment). The game is sporadically buggy, game saves sometimes do not save/load, and other random crashes to desktop, in addition, the hardware requirements are relatively high for best results. If you do buy this game, i suggest googling newbie's guides to X3, as there is a large community base for this game, it will ease the burden.… Expand
  13. CharlesR.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Excellent involving game with great graphics and immersive world, want to forget you really exist, be in the X3 world!
  14. GranjowN.
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    X3 is the best game I know at the moment. Something that is cool: You can not simply start it and just know everything (as it is in other games). You always discover new things and you have got aims to reach, sometimes quite high ones. You don't find that in any other current game. Well, some guys which rated the game with a bad rating will have had problems with the aspect X3 is the best game I know at the moment. Something that is cool: You can not simply start it and just know everything (as it is in other games). You always discover new things and you have got aims to reach, sometimes quite high ones. You don't find that in any other current game. Well, some guys which rated the game with a bad rating will have had problems with the aspect «THINK». That is something which belongs to the game, but there are people which have troubles with that. Something I've never seen in any game: Both the community and Egosoft, the publisher. They work together like nowhere else.… Expand
  15. RW
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Engrossing and complex. Cerebral expereince broken by moments or terrific space combat.
  16. 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
  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. DeJhonM.
    Nov 9, 2006
    10
    I have to admit, this game is not deserving of a 10, but it is also not deserving of the score that the impatient and ill informed use. StarForce has NEVER crashed a game on me, I have never seen another person's game crash because of StarForce and StarForce offered $5000 to anyone who could prove otherwise. StarForce is the best protection on the market, and using it signifys I have to admit, this game is not deserving of a 10, but it is also not deserving of the score that the impatient and ill informed use. StarForce has NEVER crashed a game on me, I have never seen another person's game crash because of StarForce and StarForce offered $5000 to anyone who could prove otherwise. StarForce is the best protection on the market, and using it signifys quality. It is true that the game lacks the 'good' tutorials from X2. I personally believe that the reason for this was people hated doing the repetitive slow, borring, 'how to move' tutorials. This makes the game only 'slightly' harder to play, but it is pretty standard. I am customizing my keys because some of the changes form X2 to X3 are just redundant or stupid (I found out how to do that in only 5 min on my own.) Although X2 and X3 ARE ill explained, there is a wonderful fourm community for both of them. Use it. I have a 1.8GHz Sempron and ATI 9600 Chipset with 512MB Ram. The game runs perfectly. I have since determined that people are trying to run the game with 'all it has'. My old windows 98 computer can run HL2, so that doesn't make any difference, what does mater is that HL2's graphics is primarly its 512 textures, there are so many 'different' graphical enhancments besides textures. Of course using programs to skip the load screen is probally why you didn't notice the 'graphics' button. Also, Autopilot is primarly for long distance control or travel. You, are expected to fly the space ship (something I noticed in X2, you can get somewhere quicker by using human intuition then the autopilot.) And it is NOT the year 5000, it is a different time measurement. And yes, Egosoft really DOES need to reiterate the story a lot better, but the don't, so deal with it.) FInally, you are not a programmer so you have no clue how these engines work, Eve doesn't sync every ship, at most it is syncing 50. If they claim otherwise they are only transmitting little data. Either way, they 'syncing' is so minor it doesn't even matter. Oh, and only idiots have 1600x1200 resolution on a size 1024x768 monitor. But the game does issue many 'sucky' problems. Primarily, I noticed massive amounts of old 'stuff' being used in this version of the game. Let alone the vids have a tendency to 'break' (or show an flash of something 'else'). The aiming system feels even harder to control, (those who never played X2 probally don't know where to aim) and while reprograming my controls, I broke most of the keys. I haven't "progressed" much into the game, primarly because I am fixing a few things, but I do notice how similar the game feels to X2. My primary reason for purchase was to break away from many of the X2 failures. X3 does not fix these, instead, it mearly adds massive visuals and appeal. If you want the visuals and customized key arrangments, go with X3. I, on the other hand, am prepared to stick with X2. There just isn't enough reason to play X3 except for the continuation of the story and the better graphics.… Expand
  19. Someone
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Starforce was probably the only big downpoint with this game, and Steam has eliminated that. People need to stop killing it's poor rating.
  20. AnonymousMC
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    Very good. Much better than what people are saying about it here. i have had it for weeks and it hasent crashed once. its by far the most stable game i have ever played.
  21. MarcoS.
    Jan 18, 2007
    10
    I played the demo, wish they had given you a few more options, even though it takes alot of time to get things done, it is a great game to play when you have time to spend and love Science Fiction games.
  22. JohnD.
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    This game is one of the best I've seen in a while. Yes, it does have quite a few bugs, but these are easily resolved by downloading the newest patch. It's on par with Freelancer and Homeworld 2.
  23. BryanH.
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    If your into long game play and like great space graphics. Then this one is it.
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#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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