X: Beyond the Frontier

The Good
Resource management, small fights, realistic time management, an array of dazzling technology, replayability, and excellent visuals

The Bad
The economy is hard to grasp at first with a hard-to get learning curve.

The Bottom Line
If you like space-sims that don't focus completely on combat (though that is an option, if you purchase an upgrade to make yourself part of the Police Force), you'll like this game. There are quite a few nice goodies thrown in, including a nifty time compression drive that makes trips really really short (which is a good thing!). Essentialy, this is "Lost in Space", but with a entrepanuer feel to it. If you like trading and making money (like Hard Truck, 18 Wheels), than this is for you.