With this game it all depends on wich game start you pick. And like those 2 games you start off with next to nothing. Most people cant get over the learning curve or the first few hours of gameplay Reminds me of people complaining about Fallout 3) This game has more of a Skyrim New Vegas feel to it in that you pretty much start off with a small learning section before being released into the game world. It is still one of the best looking single player space games I have in my library of games. It is still one of the best looking single player space games I have in my library of If love space based games this is right up your ally. If love space based games this is right up your ally. Give it a shot on steam happens to be on often quite regularly with x3 terran conflict. Take your time and take it easy and be ready to be absorbed by this game. The game doesnt rush and you dont need to know everything in order to enjoy it. See it as a book that slowly unfolds towards you. It has a steep learning curve but is really worth it. Want to explore? go ahead there are new sectors new mechanics In phew words: is just an amazing game. Want to exploit the market? make a trading empire and with the use of the stock market you can make money quiet easier than X3TC, which for some is a bad thing but is a relief for others. Want to trade? start small and grow bigger. You can help the war effort too and make a difference over control of war sectors. You want to fight? you have complete control over your ship=rolling, strafing all directions,moving in a real 3D environment. With Bonus pack addition(addons for game that have been certified by Egosoft so your game is NOT modified aka you can do achievements) gives all that you might need to make your life a bit easier. You can do everything, manage everything. Honestly this is what is best out there at this time. There are corporation missions too and the plot missions are very enjoyable. With 3.0 update there are a lot more of generic missions. There are a lot of bug fixes and the new politic economic changes add spice to the game. In this expansion the interface is made clearer and more user friendly. There X3 Albion Prelude have more than X3 Terran conflict to offer. X3 Albion Prelude have more than X3 Terran conflict to offer.

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