Tacticular Cancer: We'll have your balls

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X2: Beyond the threat.. Or something.

Discussion in 'General Gaming' started by Saint_Proverbius, Aug 19, 2004.

  1. Saint_Proverbius Arcane Patron

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    Looks like X2 is getting an expansion. This will be GREAT NEWS for Spazmo, since he loved X2!

    • BASINGSTOKE, England (August 19th 2004) - International software publisher DEEP SILVER and German games developer EGOSOFT are delighted to announce at Leipzig Games Convention, their continued collaboration over the X² franchise. The launch of the new expansion pack, X²- THE RETURN is set for FEB 2005. Enhancing and extending the gameplay of the award winning X²- THE THREAT; the expansion pack adds many exciting new features and involves players in a thrilling new storyline.

      "We are delighted to be working once again with EGOSOFT and furthering the X² franchise," commented Craig McNicol, Managing Director of DEEP SILVER's parent KOCH MEDIA. "X²- THE THREAT was a phenomenal success across Europe, achieving high sales positions and receiving acclaim from specialist press. The expansion pack will further players enjoyment of this fantastic game."

      "EGOSOFT are excited to continue their relationship with publisher, DEEP SILVER," said Bernd Lehahn, Managing Director of EGOSOFT. "X² - The Return will further extend the free roaming universe, combining it with a greatly improved, intense storyline and innovative new game play styles. X² - The Threat took space trading gaming to the next level. X² - The Return will give players an even greater experience."

    Yay!

  2. Whipporowill Barely Literate

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    I couldn't get into x2 for some reason... it just felt... clunky.

  3. Spazmo Barely Literate

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    It felt like a bad game to me. It was just seriously dull.

  4. POOPERSCOOPER Erudite

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    oh noes, not the space sims!!!! YOu guys should just keep it in the GD? I think saint is the only one obsessed with them <3

  5. FrankHorrigan Barely Literate

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    I quite enjoyed it too, theirs a horrid interface and a pathetic story but theirs a great core of a game buried underneath. If you could acheive a balance between freelancers ease of use/decent combat & x2's trading/factory sytem & cap ships... You would have something on a par with Frontier. Of course you would still need a decent plot.

  6. Saint_Proverbius Arcane Patron

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    Yeah, you might as well forget X2 unless you have a flight stick. Their controls for mouse and keyboard use are a JOKE. Makes me wonder why they even bothered implimenting them since they suck so bad.

    Personally, if it had a control scheme like Descent 3 or Freelancer, then it wouldn't bother me.

  7. EEVIAC Barely Literate

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    The game just had no spirit. As well as slicker controlls, maybe some character development and surface interactions, (and those awesome Blake 7-styled imperial couriers/traders from Frontier.)

    I still got a lot of play time out of X2 though.

  8. Deathy Barely Literate

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    But what serious space simmer doesn't have a flight stick?

  9. Dhruin Barely Literate

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    Loved it despite it's flaws. Even better with the v1.4 update.

  10. Sol Invictus Barely Literate

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    Boo.

    This game sucks balls.

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