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{{Short description|2003 space trading and combat video game}}
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'''X²: The Threat''' is a ] developed by ] for ], ], and ]. It is part of the ]. It was released in ] and is a sequel to '']''. ] ] the game to ] in 2004/2005, while ] produced their ] port in 2005/2006. '''''X2: The Threat''''' ({{langx|de|X2: Die Bedrohung}}) is a ] video game developed by ] for ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.egosoft.com/games/x2/info_en.php |title=X²: The Threat |publisher=]}}</ref> It is part of the ]. It was released in 2003 and is a sequel to '']''. ] ported the game to Mac OS X in 2004/2005, while ] produced their Linux port in 2005/2006. An ], ''X2: The Return'', was cancelled.


The sequel to this game is '']'' (2005). The sequel to this game is '']'' (2005).


==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
]
]As with the originals, ''X2: The Threat'' is a ] set in the fictional ], a network of sectors, linked by large space gates. The game features a new ], a much expanded Universe and 60 different flyable ships, along with a number of new missions available to the player. Unlike the expansion pack, '']'', which was almost entirely ], ''X2: The Threat'' has a clear background story involving an aggressive alien race known as the ]. However, the game remains open-ended and the player is free to pursue the plot at their own pace, if at all.
As with the originals, ''X2: The Threat'' is a ] set in the fictional ], a network of sectors, linked by large space gates. The game features a new ], a much expanded Universe and 60 different flyable ships, along with a number of new missions available to the player. Unlike the expansion pack, '']'', which was almost entirely ], ''X2: The Threat'' has a clear background story involving an aggressive alien race known as the Khaak, but the game remains open-ended and the players are free to pursue the plot at their own pace, if at all.

''X2: The Threat'' was generally well received by critics, with many reviewers praising the graphics and the amount of freedom offered to the player. Common complaints were that ''X2: The Threat'', like its predecessors, was quite slow paced and had a steep ].


===Plot=== ===Plot===
The player takes the role of Julian Gardna, a ] and thief. Early on, the Kha'ak, a hostile alien race, emerge to threaten the X-Universe. The player is asked to undertake a series of missions to uncover their origins, their intentions, and to determine their connection to his missing father. Ultimately, Julian must fight off a massive attack by Kha'ak, rescuing numerous other characters in the process. The player takes the role of Julian Gardna, a Pirate and thief. Early on, the Khaak, a hostile alien race, emerge to threaten the X-Universe. The player is asked to undertake a series of missions to uncover their origins, their intentions, and to determine their connection to his missing father. Ultimately, Julian must fight off a massive attack by Khaak, rescuing numerous other characters in the process. Key ] include:
* '''Bret Serra''': rogue, pirate and Julian's closest friend.
Key ] include:
* '''Ban Danna''': the head of Argon ] who shares a close relationship with Julian's father dating back to the previous game, '']''.
* '''Bret Serra''': rogue, pirate and Julian's closest friend;
* '''Elena Kho''', Chief Executive in the influential Terracorp corporation.
* '''Ban Danna''': the head of Argon ] who shares a close relationship with Julian's father dating back to the previous game, '']'';
* '''Elena Kho''', Chief Executive in the influential Terracorp corporation; * '''Saya Kho''', daughter of Elena Kho.
* '''Saya Kho''', daughter of Elena Kho;
* '''Kyle Brennan''', Julian's father, founder of Terracorp, and protagonist from the previous games. * '''Kyle Brennan''', Julian's father, founder of Terracorp, and protagonist from the previous games.

Due to the expense of completing the plot, the players are periodically prompted to break away from the plot and increase their resources through trade and other open-ended play. Due to the expense of completing the plot, the players are periodically prompted to break away from the plot and increase their resources through trade and other open-ended play.


===Open ended features===
]
]
''X2'' is set within the X-Universe, which consists of 132 sectors connected by two-way jumpgates. After the plot has been completed, jump co-ordinates for an additional 5 sectors can be obtained. The main area of each sector typically contains several stations and at least one gate. The game is open-ended allowing the player to go where they like, when they like, doing whatever they like; a player is limited only by their in-game status and resources. As such, a driving force of the game is to acquire credits, the universal currency and status.


Using credits, a player can buy wares from a station. These wares may then be flown to another station where they can be sold, ideally for a higher price. The prices vary - from minute to minute, second to second - depending on demand. The less of a ware there is, the higher its price. As such, the X-Universe has a truly dynamic ]. A player can capitalize on ] trends to make vast profits; or as easily, can waste money and time on a bad cargo choice. As a player builds profits they can buy equipment, weapons, ships and stations. The player can acquire an unlimited number of ships and stations, of varying size, shape and function. The player can build factories to produce goods (including weapons and shields) to sell or consume. As the factories require resources, the player can set up ships to perform trading tasks for factories such as buying resources from other stations or selling the product.
===Open Ended===
X2 is set within the X-Universe, which consists of 130 sectors connected by two-way jumpgates. The main area of each sector typically contains several stations and at least one gate. The game is open-ended allowing the player to go where they like, when they like, doing whatever they like; a player is limited only by their in-game status and resources. As such, a driving force of the game is to acquire credits, the universal currency and status.


The game contains numerous races. Several races feature a full economy and can be interacted with by the player through trading, reputation and missions. Several hostile races limit the amount of interactivity to combat. Reputation between the player and the social races can be built up through missions, defending their space, or trading in their space. The reputation affects how these individuals of that races respond to the player, and what kind of missions are offered. A player status is categorized according to 'Mercantile' skill, 'Combat' skill, and a 'Notoriety' ranking for each race.
Using credits, a player can buy wares from a station, for a price. These wares may then be flown to another station where they can be sold, ideally for a higher price. However, prices vary - from minute to minute, second to second - depending on demand. The less of a ware there is, the higher its price. As such, the X-Universe has a truly dynamic ]. A player can capitalize on ] trends to make vast profits; or as easily, can waste money and time on a bad cargo choice. As a player builds profits they can buy equipment, weapons, ships and stations. The player can acquire an unlimited number of ships and stations, of varying size, shape and function. The player can build factories to produce goods, including weapons and shields, which to sell or consume. As the factories require resources, the player can set up ships to perform trading tasks for factories such as buying resources from other stations or selling the product.


==Development==
The game contains ]. Several races feature a full enconomy and can be interacted with by the player through trading, reputation and missions. Several hostile races limit the amount of interactivity to combat. Reputation between the player and the social races can be built up through missions, defending their space, or trading in their space. The reputation affects how these individuals of that races respond to the player, and what kind of missions are offered. A player status is categorized according to 'Mercantile' skill, 'Combat' skill, and a 'Notoriety' ranking for each race.
] acquired the North American rights to the game in August 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://enlight.com/news_aug_18_03.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031204154806/http://enlight.com:80/news_aug_18_03.htm|title=Enlight Acquires North American Rights to X²: The Threat|website=enlight.com|archivedate=December 4, 2003|date=August 18, 2003|accessdate=September 29, 2022}}</ref> The game went gold on November 5 of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enlight.com/news_nov_05_03.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040202102045/http://www.enlight.com:80/news_nov_05_03.htm|title=Enlight Interactive Announces X2: The Threat Goes Gold|website=enlight.com|archivedate=February 2, 2004|date=November 5, 2003|accessdate=October 1, 2022}}</ref>


== Ships == ==Expansion pack==
An expansion pack called ''X2: The Return'' was in development but was cancelled in favour of ''X3''.
*'''M1 Carrier:''' Can hold many fighters. They specialise in defence rather than attacking ability.
*'''M2 Destroyer:''' Can hold a few fighters. They have about 18 lasers spaced over 6 turret positions.
*'''M6 Corvette:''' Small capital ships. They are more manoeuvrable than large capital ships and have better shields and weapons than the fighters. Can hold one M5 fighter.
*'''M3 Fighter:''' A heavy fighter. Has larger shields and weapons than the M4 as well as a larger cargobay.
*'''M4 Interceptor:''' Medium shielded and armed fighter. Quick and effective on patrols.
*'''M5 Scout:''' The lightest ship. Minimal shields and weapons. The fastest class of ship.
*'''TL Large Transporter:''' The largest ships. Can carry stations to their building location. Can dock fighters, TP and TS class ships. Vast cargo space.
*'''TS Small Transporter:''' A ship made for hauling bulk quantities of wares between stations. Slow, well shielded with light turret defences.
*'''TP Passenger Transporter:''' Fast ships with good cargo space. Needed for passenger missions. Usually protected by a turret.
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==Reception==
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{{Video game reviews
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| GR = 76%<ref name="GR">{{cite web |title=X2: The Threat for PC |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/533501-x2-the-threat/index.html |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525014409/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/533501-x2-the-threat/index.html |archive-date=25 May 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
! ]
| MC = 72/100<ref name=metacriticTheThreat>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/x2-the-threat/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=X2: The Threat for PC Reviews |website=] |access-date=September 24, 2016}}</ref>
! ]
| CGW = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nguyen |first=Thierry |url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_236.pdf |title=X2 - The Threat |magazine=] |issue=236 |date=March 2004 |page=86 |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
! ]
| EuroG = 5/10<ref name=EuroGamerX>{{cite web |last=Fahey |first=Rob |date=February 6, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_x2thethreat_pc |title=X2: The Threat |website=] |access-date=September 24, 2016}}</ref>
! ]
| GI = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Biessener |first=Adam |url=http://www.gameinformer.com:80/NR/exeres/A1767D33-19B5-4BA7-89BD-3F5A0F3A7FA8.htm |title=X2: The Threat |magazine=] |issue=130 |date=February 2004 |page=112 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115033335/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A1767D33-19B5-4BA7-89BD-3F5A0F3A7FA8.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
! ]
| GSpot = 7.2/10<ref name=GamespotDesslock>{{cite web |author=Desslock |date=December 22, 2003 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/x2-the-threat-review/1900-6086003/ |title=X2: The Threat Review |website=] |access-date=September 24, 2016}}</ref>
! ]
| GSpy = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Chick |first=Tom |date=December 16, 2003 |url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/x2-the-threat/6479p1.html |title=GameSpy: X2: The Threat |publisher=] |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| GTM = 5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=gamesTM staff |url=http://www.totalgames.net:80/pma/18973 |title=X2: The Threat |magazine=] |date=February 2004 |page=119 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040521051338/http://www.totalgames.net/pma/18973 |archive-date=May 21, 2004 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
| bgcolor="#FFFFBF"|M1 Carrier
| GameZone = 8.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Wrentmore |first=John |date=December 11, 2003 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/x2_the_threat_pc_review |title=X2 - The Threat - PC - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081002084912/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19207.htm |archive-date=October 2, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
| Colossus
| IGN = 7.3/10<ref name=IGN2003McNamara>{{cite web |last=McNamara |first=Tom |date=December 17, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/18/x2-the-threat-review |title=X2: The Threat Review |website=] |access-date=September 24, 2016}}</ref>
| Shark
| PCF = 74%<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Meer |first=Alec |url=http://www.pcformat.co.uk:80/reviews/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=28858&subsectionid=680 |title=X²: the Threat |magazine=] |issue=158 |date=February 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823033550/http://www.pcformat.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=28858&subsectionid=680 |archive-date=August 23, 2004 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
| Zeus
| PCGUS = 77%<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Trollman |first=J.T. |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/x2_the_threat.html |title=X2: The Threat |magazine=] |date=March 2004 |page=66 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060315142233/http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/x2_the_threat.html |archive-date=March 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref>
| Raptor
}}
| Condor
''X2: The Threat'' received "average" reviews according to the ] website ].<ref name=metacriticTheThreat/> Many reviewers praised the graphics and the amount of freedom offered to the player. Common complaints were that the game, like its predecessors, was quite slow-paced and had a steep ].
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] gave the game an average review, praising the visuals and display, but expressing frustration with elements of gameplay: "There are better places to go for trading simulations, and better places to go for space combat. ''X2''s ambitions in trying to meld both themes ended up falling short of what most people would find entertaining.... its complexity is wasted when the money is really made with only one type of product".<ref name=IGN2003McNamara/> ] referred to the game as a "diamond in the rough" for patient players, as well as "extremely ambitious but not very accessible".<ref name=GamespotDesslock/> '']'' criticized the game for being for "hardcore fans only" because of its complexity, also calling it a "superbly ambitious game which achieves much of what it sets out to do".<ref name=EuroGamerX/>
| Kha’ak Carrier

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==See also==
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| bgcolor="#FFFFBF"|M6 Corvette
| Centaur
| Hydra
| Nemesis
| Dragon
| Osprey
| bgcolor="#D3212D"|N/A
| bgcolor="#D3212D"|N/A
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| bgcolor="#FFFFBF"|M3 Fighter
| Nova
| Barracuda
| Perseus
| Mamba
| Falcon
| Orinoco
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| bgcolor="#FFFFBF"|M4 Interceptor
| Buster
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| Discoverer
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| Pegasus
| Jaguar
| Harrier
| Mandalay
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| bgcolor="#FFFFBF"|TL Large Transporter
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| Elephant
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| Mercury
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| Demeter
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* a forum, wiki and community site based around the X series of games by Egosoft, including several mods and other projects related to the series.


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2003 video game
X2: The Threat
Developer(s)Egosoft
Virtual Programming (OS X)
Publisher(s)Virtual Programming (OS X)
Linux Game Publishing (Linux)
SeriesX
Platform(s)Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
ReleaseWindows
  • NA: December 1, 2003
  • PAL: February 6, 2004
Mac OS X
  • WW: May 31, 2005
Genre(s)Space simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

X2: The Threat (German: X2: Die Bedrohung) is a space simulation video game developed by Egosoft for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. It is part of the X series. It was released in 2003 and is a sequel to X: Beyond the Frontier. Freeverse Software ported the game to Mac OS X in 2004/2005, while Linux Game Publishing produced their Linux port in 2005/2006. An expansion pack, X2: The Return, was cancelled.

The sequel to this game is X3: Reunion (2005).

Gameplay

The player's first ship is an Argon Discoverer.

As with the originals, X2: The Threat is a space trading and combat simulator set in the fictional X-Universe, a network of sectors, linked by large space gates. The game features a new graphics engine, a much expanded Universe and 60 different flyable ships, along with a number of new missions available to the player. Unlike the expansion pack, X-Tension, which was almost entirely open-ended, X2: The Threat has a clear background story involving an aggressive alien race known as the Khaak, but the game remains open-ended and the players are free to pursue the plot at their own pace, if at all.

Plot

The player takes the role of Julian Gardna, a Pirate and thief. Early on, the Khaak, a hostile alien race, emerge to threaten the X-Universe. The player is asked to undertake a series of missions to uncover their origins, their intentions, and to determine their connection to his missing father. Ultimately, Julian must fight off a massive attack by Khaak, rescuing numerous other characters in the process. Key non-player characters include:

  • Bret Serra: rogue, pirate and Julian's closest friend.
  • Ban Danna: the head of Argon Secret Service who shares a close relationship with Julian's father dating back to the previous game, X: Beyond the Frontier.
  • Elena Kho, Chief Executive in the influential Terracorp corporation.
  • Saya Kho, daughter of Elena Kho.
  • Kyle Brennan, Julian's father, founder of Terracorp, and protagonist from the previous games.

Due to the expense of completing the plot, the players are periodically prompted to break away from the plot and increase their resources through trade and other open-ended play.

Open ended features

An Argon Centaur patrols Argon Prime.

X2 is set within the X-Universe, which consists of 132 sectors connected by two-way jumpgates. After the plot has been completed, jump co-ordinates for an additional 5 sectors can be obtained. The main area of each sector typically contains several stations and at least one gate. The game is open-ended allowing the player to go where they like, when they like, doing whatever they like; a player is limited only by their in-game status and resources. As such, a driving force of the game is to acquire credits, the universal currency and status.

Using credits, a player can buy wares from a station. These wares may then be flown to another station where they can be sold, ideally for a higher price. The prices vary - from minute to minute, second to second - depending on demand. The less of a ware there is, the higher its price. As such, the X-Universe has a truly dynamic market-driven economy. A player can capitalize on emergent trends to make vast profits; or as easily, can waste money and time on a bad cargo choice. As a player builds profits they can buy equipment, weapons, ships and stations. The player can acquire an unlimited number of ships and stations, of varying size, shape and function. The player can build factories to produce goods (including weapons and shields) to sell or consume. As the factories require resources, the player can set up ships to perform trading tasks for factories such as buying resources from other stations or selling the product.

The game contains numerous races. Several races feature a full economy and can be interacted with by the player through trading, reputation and missions. Several hostile races limit the amount of interactivity to combat. Reputation between the player and the social races can be built up through missions, defending their space, or trading in their space. The reputation affects how these individuals of that races respond to the player, and what kind of missions are offered. A player status is categorized according to 'Mercantile' skill, 'Combat' skill, and a 'Notoriety' ranking for each race.

Development

Enlight Software acquired the North American rights to the game in August 2003. The game went gold on November 5 of the same year.

Expansion pack

An expansion pack called X2: The Return was in development but was cancelled in favour of X3.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings76%
Metacritic72/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
Computer Gaming World
Eurogamer5/10
Game Informer7/10
GameSpot7.2/10
GameSpy
GamesTM5/10
GameZone8.4/10
IGN7.3/10
PC Format74%
PC Gamer (US)77%

X2: The Threat received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Many reviewers praised the graphics and the amount of freedom offered to the player. Common complaints were that the game, like its predecessors, was quite slow-paced and had a steep learning curve.

IGN gave the game an average review, praising the visuals and display, but expressing frustration with elements of gameplay: "There are better places to go for trading simulations, and better places to go for space combat. X2s ambitions in trying to meld both themes ended up falling short of what most people would find entertaining.... its complexity is wasted when the money is really made with only one type of product". GameSpot referred to the game as a "diamond in the rough" for patient players, as well as "extremely ambitious but not very accessible". Eurogamer criticized the game for being for "hardcore fans only" because of its complexity, also calling it a "superbly ambitious game which achieves much of what it sets out to do".

See also

Notes

  1. Mac version distributed by Freeverse Inc. in North America.

References

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  6. "Enlight Interactive Announces X2: The Threat Goes Gold". enlight.com. November 5, 2003. Archived from the original on February 2, 2004. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  7. "X2: The Threat for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  8. ^ "X2: The Threat for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. Nguyen, Thierry (March 2004). "X2 - The Threat" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 236. p. 86. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  10. ^ Fahey, Rob (February 6, 2004). "X2: The Threat". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  11. Biessener, Adam (February 2004). "X2: The Threat". Game Informer. No. 130. p. 112. Archived from the original on November 15, 2007. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  12. ^ Desslock (December 22, 2003). "X2: The Threat Review". GameSpot. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  13. Chick, Tom (December 16, 2003). "GameSpy: X2: The Threat". GameSpy. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  14. gamesTM staff (February 2004). "X2: The Threat". GamesTM. p. 119. Archived from the original on May 21, 2004. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
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