X3: Reunion

From what I can see so far X3 is less about ship piloting (though you certaintly can) and is more of a very slow, first person Space RTS game about making your mark on the universe by gathering a fleet/allies. It's also more complete than Star Citizen will probably ever be and it's not online only. It's also got a great soundtrack. ...man the state of modern space sims is depressing.

Great space based fighting and trading game, similar to how the original ELITE game was played on the old BBC model 3

An excellent game. I played it for the second time—but finally finished almost everything—and enjoyed it just as much as I did when I was younger. I enjoyed the story, the improved graphics, and the gameplay compared to X2. It isn't perfect by today's standards, but then again, which game is.

It’s an X game... If you want the definitive sandbox experience of the classic X3 era, Terran Conflict is honestly the better choice. I am moving over to it the second I finish the Bala Gi missions (I just need to buy my TL and the trading station, otherwise I'm completely done). The only real reason to play Reunion today is if you are deeply interested in the lore and want to see the conclusion of the original Brennan trilogy (X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, and this one). Ironically, this campaign feels like the longest but easiest in the trilogy, and unfortunately, the least fun. Personally, I still prefer X:BtF because it felt tighter, simpler, and more like a true space adventure. X2 didn't quite feel like an Alpha, but it did feel like a Beta. I liked X2's visual style more because it feels less empty, more colorful, and much more lived-in and atmospheric—especially with its cool cockpits. X3 feels a bit dull and colorless by comparison, and it completely lacks cockpits. X3 trades that unique charm for a more 2000s modern, Homeworld-like ship design. There is nothing wrong with that look, but I honestly prefer X2's 90s-style toy spaceships. It makes me sad that Ego…

Picked X3 up again after years away and it still grabs my attention

had not played for years and then only 1 hour,could not remember why. Reloaded......now I remember why. Did not play x or x2 or any cash grab before this,. NO tutorial,tried for a couple of hours,nope.Might be a good game,no idea.