Description X2: The Threat is now set to redefine the space-trading genre. Though staying true to X: Beyond the Frontier, its predecessor, X2: The Threat is unique thanks to its freedom of exploration and uninhibited style of gameplay. A first-person space exploration experience, X2: The Threat immerses the player in a dynamic, living, breathing universe, where every event and action has "cause and effect" upon the entire gaming universe. Discover new worlds and life forms across countless sectors of space. Players can become a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a strategic combination of them all. The choice of how the player experiences that universe is up to them.
Special Features Graduated learning curve allows for immediate action; absolute state of the art graphics engine utilising all the latest Direct X capab; heart thumping storyline and missions; large dynamic universe to interact with and explore; thousands of objects including, stations, ships, a myriad of weapons, commodities to trade and different races with their own agendas and technologies; build your own empire with all of these objects at your disposal as a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a cunning combination of them all; many defensive and offensive systems are available. Hull strengths, different shield systems, enemy radar tracking devices and warning systems make up some of the defensive capabilities. There are numerous offensive laser systems, with associated damage properties, rates of fire and ship placement along with a large collection of missiles for ship to ship and ship to station attrition; a completely rewritten 3D engine based on direct X8 encompasses many visual effects such as volumetric Nebulae that have a real impact in the game, many new engine, shield, weapon and explosion effects; objects cast real dynamic 3D shadows! Dynamic DP3 bump mapping allows a previously unseen level of detail; built-in automatic quality control system changes the visual quality to achieve the highest possible frame rates on any given, supported system.
Warnings Mild Realistic Violence
| Details | | Players: | 1 | | Controller: | Keyboard, Mouse | | Memory Card: | y (0)
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