X4: Community of Planets Edition is a game that lets you explore a huge, exciting space filled with stars, planets, and spaceships.
The Community of Planets Edition of the game includes all the DLCs released to date:
- X4: Foundations
- X4: Split Vendetta
- X4: Cradle of Humanity
- X4: Tides of Avarice
- X4: Kingdom End
One of X4’s greatest strengths is its open-ended gameplay. You’re not tied to a linear story or specific objectives. Instead, the universe is your playground. Want to be a lone wolf trader, exploring distant star systems? Go for it. Prefer the high-stakes world of bounty hunting? The choice is yours. Or perhaps you dream of building a vast industrial complex, supplying entire sectors with your manufactured goods. The possibilities are nearly endless.
The game’s economy is quite complex but rewarding. You can buy low, sell high, and gradually build a trading empire. If you’re more of a builder, you can construct massive space stations, refining raw materials into valuable products. For those with a competitive spirit, there’s the option to assemble powerful fleets and battle rival factions for control of sectors.
While not the game’s primary focus, X4 offers engaging space combat. Dogfights can be intense, with a variety of ship types and weapons to choose from. While the ship handling might take some getting used to, mastering the art of aerial combat is undeniably satisfying.
X4 is not without its challenges. The game’s learning curve is steep, and the interface can be overwhelming at first. It requires patience and dedication to fully grasp the game’s mechanics. Additionally, the game’s performance can be inconsistent, with occasional frame rate drops.
Despite these things, X4 is a really rewarding experience for those who want to invest the time into the game. The sense of accomplishment from building a successfull empire or mastering complex supply chains is great. The game’s modding community is also active, offering a wealth of additional content and improvements. And it works on Steam Deck just fine!
X4: Community of Planets Edition (2024): is a space sim that offers a level of freedom and complexity that few games can match. While the learning curve is steep and the game's performance could be better, the rewards are substantial for patient and dedicated players. If you're looking for a game that offers endless possibilities and the chance to create your own space adventure, X4 is definitely worth considering. – Tom Henry
