Truly the X series is great in and of itself, X3 and X3 Albion prelude are exceptional. the gameplay is rich and inviting, full of exciting opportunities to grasp and one huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge universe to explore and mess around it. Pros: -has huge amounts of ships and ship classes ranging from an M5 scout ship to a might M1 carrier -the scale of combat is amazing, captivating that feeling of vastness -it's a real 4x game, you can expand an empire by building stations and creating your own economy or influence the economy of an in-game race, you can build a fleet and dominate a faction -the graphics (considering the age of the games) are beautiful and breathtaking -the lore and theme of the game, races and their backgrounds, galactic history and even little details about the occasional planets you may find yourself around are rich and full ensuring you feel like a real part of a real galaxy. Cons: -the game can take some time to learn especially if you aim to build and manage a set of stations or set up automatic trading etc. (their are a lot of mods in this game too so you can make all this easier) -the game might seem overwhelming with the freedom of choice but the internet is your friend, so don't worry about this. verdict: buy this game if you love space games, this is one!
