X4: Foundations

 PC
  • Publisher: Egosoft
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2018
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 155
  3. Negative: 52 out of 155

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. rory2259
    Nov 30, 2018
    7
    Its a typical Egosoft launch. If you have played any of their other games, you know what this means in regards to bugs. However, its miles ahead of X Rebirth at launch. Egosoft took what they learned from that terrible game and has moved forward in the right direction again. The ship diversity could be better, but overall I enjoy this game. I look forward to this game being on par with X3Its a typical Egosoft launch. If you have played any of their other games, you know what this means in regards to bugs. However, its miles ahead of X Rebirth at launch. Egosoft took what they learned from that terrible game and has moved forward in the right direction again. The ship diversity could be better, but overall I enjoy this game. I look forward to this game being on par with X3 TC or AP after a few months patching. At that point I am confident this will be an 8 or 9/10.… Expand
  2. Dr_Fetus
    Dec 5, 2018
    7
    It's rather disheartening but expected to see so many users gave up on day one, including the harsh first "critic" review.

    As per Egosoft's standard practice, the game is by no means finished. As someone who's followed their series since X2, I've come to expect great things to come as they have always shown dedication and commitment to their designs. Even the much maligned Rebirth,    It's rather disheartening but expected to see so many users gave up on day one, including the harsh first "critic" review.

    As per Egosoft's standard practice, the game is by no means finished. As someone who's followed their series since X2, I've come to expect great things to come as they have always shown dedication and commitment to their designs. Even the much maligned Rebirth, which in my view was sadly beyond repair, has since become reasonable.

    Pros:

    Complex background simulator that produces consequences to reach all corners of the universe
    Improved flight model over previous games
    Travelling doesn't take too long but isn't instant
    Widest variety of customisations so far

    Cons:
    Ship graphics are average at best
    UI is very poor as it is
    The universe and the choice of ships are rather limited (only five types of xenon?)

    This game is good with faults on release, and with patience will likely become great with far fewer faults over 2019. It has slightly exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  3. IblisBane
    Dec 2, 2018
    6
    Not as good as X3, a lot better than X:Rebirth. Playable (for me) on launch at below minimum spec. Expecting improvement with some patching, score will probably go up over the next few months. Lot of potential, let's see how they improve it. (Usual X universe learning curve.)
  4. Sjalka
    Dec 4, 2018
    5
    I was told that this is a very tranquil space survival game. But it feels very little intuitive. There are rather poor tutorials and it does feel very lost. Oh and for some reason i can fly through parts of space stations, while i bounce off others.

    Actually i am not so sure what to make of it. I got pretty bored after 10 minutes and was fighting with myself another 30. Visually it    I was told that this is a very tranquil space survival game. But it feels very little intuitive. There are rather poor tutorials and it does feel very lost. Oh and for some reason i can fly through parts of space stations, while i bounce off others.

    Actually i am not so sure what to make of it. I got pretty bored after 10 minutes and was fighting with myself another 30.

    Visually it looks nice... it just does not feel like it is telling a comprehensive and engaging story. So far - it feels like a "no mans sky" with less cartoonish graphics and about as little to do as there.    … Expand
  5. bobbigomb
    Dec 8, 2018
    7
    Is release egosoft... so is "beta" release.
    First impact:
    Much bug, much thing not work, much content not avaible (manual,description weapon)
    I hope in 2-3 months will a good game, and get good vote.
    My vote for now is 6
    First week after release:
    Egosoft patch 4 times, game now is playable and much bug fixed.
    Much content not avaible (manual,description weapon)
    By 6 to 7
  6. jseph1234
    Feb 28, 2020
    6
    I personally have always loved X3 games from Egosoft and the with the expansiveness of X4:Foundations and the improved systems including Cockpit view control for ships makes this a buy for me. BUT I have found that after about 50 hours of gameplay the game lacks ANY Story whatsoever. I actively went looking for some decent story missions...NOPE.... Reduced my ratings as of 2/28/2020I personally have always loved X3 games from Egosoft and the with the expansiveness of X4:Foundations and the improved systems including Cockpit view control for ships makes this a buy for me. BUT I have found that after about 50 hours of gameplay the game lacks ANY Story whatsoever. I actively went looking for some decent story missions...NOPE.... Reduced my ratings as of 2/28/2020 because I feel I was Duped out of my money.… Expand
  7. ZodiacSpark
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    Игра получила много нового, даже по сравнению с X:rebirths, но есть и слабые моменты, которые нужно переделать. Например нпс(анимация, модельки и т.д.), логика построения маршрута(капитан не облетает препятствия), простая система отдачи приказов.Игра получила много нового, даже по сравнению с X:rebirths, но есть и слабые моменты, которые нужно переделать. Например нпс(анимация, модельки и т.д.), логика построения маршрута(капитан не облетает препятствия), простая система отдачи приказов.
  8. AshVenom
    Feb 18, 2019
    7
    Как фанат игр от Egosoft постараюсь быть объективным. (сразу напишу что игра не для всех)
    По пунктам:
    + Космический симулятор(без хардкорного управления в "1000 кнопок" / песочница. + Управлять можно почти любым аппаратом. + Неплохая графика. + Мостики управления и отсеки корабля. + Наем персонала + Строительство станции + Без проблем можно модифицировать игру + Отличный    Как фанат игр от Egosoft постараюсь быть объективным. (сразу напишу что игра не для всех)
    По пунктам:
    + Космический симулятор(без хардкорного управления в "1000 кнопок" / песочница.
    + Управлять можно почти любым аппаратом.
    + Неплохая графика.
    + Мостики управления и отсеки корабля.
    + Наем персонала
    + Строительство станции
    + Без проблем можно модифицировать игру
    + Отличный саундтрек с космической тематикой.
    - Баги и вылеты (v.1.60) Можно стоя на мостике и переключив вид от 3го лица и вернувшись обратно начать постоянно проваливаться под тектуры, вылеты на рабочий стол на станциях и при полете через туннели.
    - Однотипное вооружение/апгрейды и корабли у всех расс. ( в основном это внешний вид и кол-во щитов и вооружения )
    -/+ Всего 4 рассы ( может в дополнениях добавят )
    - Мостик у телади просто графически не отображается на самой модели корабля (там просто дыра)
    - Попытка копировать Elite: The dangerous
    - Не захватить Xenon и Khaki
    -/+ Нет линкоров ( хотя может позже и добавят )
    -/+ Не сюжетной компании
    - Не хватает динамики, все медленно, даже нападения Xenon не разбавляют картину происходящего
    Итого:
    Для тех кому нравится космическая песочница с полной свободой.
    Если ты до этого играл в Elite то может показаться что у тебя дежавю.    … Expand
  9. bartc
    Aug 26, 2022
    7
    Rewieving version 5.x with 3 DLC. "Good game with potential to be great".
    If you want to: build a Galaxy-Wide-Corporate* with your own factories and shipyards that can stand against governments; command whole fleets of various ships; take part in space combats or just to be an adventurer or a space pirate - all from first perspective - this is the game! 
    Overall it looks nice and gives    Rewieving version 5.x with 3 DLC. "Good game with potential to be great".
    If you want to: build a Galaxy-Wide-Corporate* with your own factories and shipyards that can stand against governments; command whole fleets of various ships; take part in space combats or just to be an adventurer or a space pirate - all from first perspective - this is the game! 
    Overall it looks nice and gives you freedom with a story behind it, and the modding community is great. I like to play this game. But it has its flaws and roughness. 

    Egosoft appears to have taken a Paradoxian** approach, so the base game is very basic.Things from DLCs should be in a base game like in X3/Albion. It still lacks you-would-think-obvious functions or mechanics, and some of them were in the previous game. The GUI - an element you will look at and use most of the time - is not better than in X3 and it's even harder to quickly manage your fleets than in X3. It provides a lot of information, but in a disorganized manner or does not provide the most important information; honestly, Egosoft has had some issues with the GUI for a long time.
    You can build, you can land on stations and walk around them or walk around your ships, talk to npcs or your crew - but it feels like Egosoft added those things because they had to, not because they wanted us to have a great experience from them (or had an idea for it).  At this point, every docking module looks the same, trade shops look the same, offices look the same. NPCs look the same, and they are soulless just like the stations. 
    Those are the main reasons I cannot rate it higher than 7.

    The modding community helps as much as it can, but it is not their responsibility to make this game great, and there is great potential to be great.

    *or a Pirate Kingdom in a known sectors at least; their numbers grow with every dlc's
    ** Paradox Studio took DLC/patch spamming to the skies.    … Expand
  10. YuryKor
    Dec 23, 2021
    7
    Начал играть с версии 4.0.
    Из минусов могу отметить отсутствие комфортной игры на геймпаде. Приходится летать на геймпаде, а управлять экономикой на на клава/мыше
    Игру воспринимаю как гибрид X: Rebirth + X3. за это большое спасибо. Спасибо что взяли лучшее и выбросили худшее.    Начал играть с версии 4.0.
    Из минусов могу отметить отсутствие комфортной игры на геймпаде. Приходится летать на геймпаде, а управлять экономикой на на клава/мыше
    Игру воспринимаю как гибрид X: Rebirth + X3. за это большое спасибо. Спасибо что взяли лучшее и выбросили худшее.

Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    50
    Just as its name says, this game is a great foundation for a really massive and great open world sandbox space adventure, where it's your choice to write your own destiny and play any way you want. But the massive and game breaking bugs simply stop players from delving more into it.
    Read full review
  2. GameGrin
    Feb 19, 2019
    70
    An ambitious, complex sandbox space game that allows you to do almost anything from spacewalking to commanding a carrier with a fleet of ships onboard. A steep learning curve and an inconsistent interface mar an excellent return for Egosoft’s flagship series.
    Read full review
  3. PC Games
    Jan 14, 2019
    60
    Miles better than the technical disaster X Rebirth, X4 is still far away from its clearly recognizable ideal state.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »