Should I get X4?

[Inquisitor Aldnir]

Hi X4 community! Asking that eternal question if I should get the game.

I played Elite Dangerous
Own 70% of the stellaris DLCs
Also own Cities Skylines 2 so I am familiar with simulation games.

Gaming laptop
RTX 3070 ti
32gb ram
Intel Core i9


Thoughts on dumping $40 USD and getting this game discounted + the DLCs? Will I find that endless replayablity because I do like Stellaris but the DLC spam is too much than I am willing to spend knowing more will come out literally in 4 months lol.

Will my game be different in tiny ways every play through? Going to watch some YT on X4 before summer sale ends.

Thanks! Ill be reading.

[trooperrob]

The game has ship flying like Elite, but also station building, missions, fleet control.
There are many different starts, you have 2-3 different economy materials.
Each race has their own ships.
It does take a little bit of getting into as there is a lot to it. You will need some patience and googling to get the best out of it.
Check the game specs, as it can get demanding modelling the whole empire on your computer.

[zpc]

I'd say stay with Stellaris - you invested a hell of a sum into this game. o,O

A really important thing: X4 is neither Elite nor Stellaris. (Don't know Cities Skylines)

[mmmcheesywaffles]

The games you mention are not like X4. Try watching some vids of Captain Collins and see if you are still interested then you might try the game .

Whilst you CAN play X4 like some of the elements in those games X4 is way bigger a concept.

[shietinghd]

The best aspect i would say in x4 foundation is reactive trading. The economy will react to you agenda. Invest in mining ship could mine the hole sector before it regen. All other station that would buy ore and silicon are full, move around and make money from other faction. Invest in trade and help ai to supply there shipyard and wharf. Help win a war for a faction. Trade both side of a war ship with they can bumb there heads and make profit.

[Inquisitor Aldnir]

Originally posted by zpc:

I'd say stay with Stellaris - you invested a hell of a sum into this game. o,O

A really important thing: X4 is neither Elite nor Stellaris. (Don't know Cities Skylines)

Yah man when I get into games like this I tend to buy the DLCs for the entire experience or the illusion of it. Money aint an issue when it comes to DLCs and my gaming. Only buy 1-2 games a year anyways. Ill get back into stellaris when the DLCs I don't own total probably $100 USD again and knowing paradox it wont be that long LOL

Originally posted by mmmcheesywaffles:

The games you mention are not like X4. Try watching some vids of Captain Collins and see if you are still interested then you might try the game .

Whilst you CAN play X4 like some of the elements in those games X4 is way bigger a concept.

I see what you mean must be on another level of difficulty vs those games. Ill watch some vids before sale end. Thx for the YT recommendation.

Originally posted by shietinghd:

The best aspect i would say in x4 foundation is reactive trading. The economy will react to you agenda. Invest in mining ship could mine the hole sector before it regen. All other station that would buy ore and silicon are full, move around and make money from other faction. Invest in trade and help ai to supply there shipyard and wharf. Help win a war for a faction. Trade both side of a war ship with they can bumb there heads and make profit.

wow that is another level of detail vs other simulation games!

[Sillls]

I would say yes as the game is fun. Fighting might not be as good as other games but it makes up in other things like trading and building.
Plus there are story lines that you might like.

[Jmac]

YES

[Inquisitor Aldnir]

Originally posted by Jmac:

YES

Straight to the point it seems XD

[Winter's Embers]

X4 wants to be a lot of things at once and that in itself gives you a lot of replayability. Map seeds randomize things as well so each universe is it's own thing. Sometimes the bad guys (Xenon) will wipe the floor with everyone, other times they'll just get wiped. Stations are dynamic for all factions. They get bigger, they get attacked and destroyed, more are built, some are torn down and removed when they're not relevant. The NPC factions react to the economy around them and adjust accordingly which also lends to a unique playthrough each time. Finally, you have almost a dozen different starting scenarios (with all DLC) that changes how you start. You'll have a lot of adventures in each one. However, they ultimately lead to the same place: an open sandbox universe where you have to figure out where you fit in best and how you want to affect the factions around you.
For replayability, I'd give it very high marks.

[Venerable_Sin]

If you are looking to spend more than 60 hours on this game. Yes, buy it. You will get your $$'s worth.

[Veter]

Yes!

[Inquisitor Aldnir]

Thanks guys for the decent posts.

Think I got a pretty comprehensive answer and watched some YT on this.