X²: The Threat

Description

X²: The Threat is the sequel to X: Beyond the Frontier. In this game, you work to build your character up in a space environment. The game allows you to control much of what happens in the universe as you work to build space stations and fleets of ships across the universe.

Will you choose the path of a trader, a pirate, a miner, a bounty hunter, or a combination of those? Your choices determine how you are treated by the races you encounter in your travels.

Upgrade your ships with various weapon, speed, and defense modifications as well as many other modifications you can purchase throughout the universe. Use the same upgrades to improve your starbases that you build.

Travel through huge sectors of space and trade goods at many outposts and stations to increase your funds, or prey on the helpless ships flying through the galaxy.

Lost? Ask the station you are flying past for directions. They will be happy to assist you in full voiceover.

The uneasy peace in the universe is faltering... how will you fare?

Alternate Titles

• "星域大反攻2：威胁" -- Chinese title (simplified)
• "X2: The Threat" -- Alternate spelling
• "X2: The Khaak Threat" -- Working title
• "X²: La minaccia" -- Italian title
• "X²: Die Bedrohung" -- German title

Part of the Following Groups

• Merchant / Trade-oriented games
• X: Beyond the Frontier universe

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User Reviews

So much potential - but oh, so many bugs.

Windows

Dave Schenet (130)

The Press Says

GameSpy	Windows	Dec 16, 2003		90
GameCell UK	Windows	Mar 14, 2004	8 out of 10	80
Entertainment Depot, The	Windows	Feb 04, 2004	7.5 out of 10	75
Jeuxvideo.com	Windows	Jan 28, 2004	15 out of 20	75
Inside Mac Games (IMG)	Macintosh	Jun 30, 2005	7.5 out of 10	75
Game Chronicles	Windows	Mar 21, 2004	7.1 out of 10	71
Gamers Europe	Windows	Apr 06, 2004	7 out of 10	70
Jolt (UK)	Windows	Jan 19, 2004	70 out of 100	70
Thunderbolt Games	Windows	Jan 26, 2004	6 out of 10	60
JeuxVideoPC.com	Windows	Jun 01, 2005	10 out of 20	50

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Trivia

The various geographical releases actually have different copy protection schemes. The earlier US release uses SecuROM 5, but the later European and Australian releases (both prepatched to v1.2) come with much stronger StarForce 3 protection. This scheme actually installs hidden drivers that won't be removed when uninstalled, and can cause conflicts with USB memory drives.