Well, with the difference that EVE is a click and choose type of a game, more like an RTS. The X series is a series of space simulator games. Had to make the distinction, because playing a simulator is nothing like playing a clicker, especially if you're flying using a joystick.
The X series predates EVE. Egosoft was established in 1988, first developing games for the Amiga...
It's literally a 20+ person team that has helped to keep the genre alive. For the first time, we get to leave the ships when we dock and explore space stations on foot, which I feel has tremendous potential. The series has a robust community of modders too, so the game will end up having tons of content.
It also costs around $400-450, so awesome looks are kind of expected.
I watched Babylon 5. I lived Babylon 5. I played the CCG. I was so into it, it's ridiculous. Then, when Sheridan finally took his Sunday drive and it all ended, I felt empty. Soon, the empty feeling started to turn into nausea, much like after you've been gorging yourself with an entire creamy, chocolaty, sweet cake. It took a while, but afterwards I started to question my own sanity; how the hell could I have been so into that...crap. Finally I saw it for what it was: the Bold and the Beautiful, in space.
While story is cool and all, if the space flight and space combat, and especially space piracy isn't done right, it's not going to work for me. I-WAR 2 has awesome piracy in it. If only you could play it properly without a joystick. Freelancer has easy-to-master flight, but besides that it's a bit simplistic and shallow. As far as flight physics go, I'm fine with either Star Wars physics, or real world physics. Just as long as there's loot to be had, and just as long as you can truck that loot through vast expanses of space, always on the lookout for other pirates and scum.
You want a good stick?Gonna wait for reviews for this, but my question to you guys is this: Is this enjoyable with keyboard or gamepad or do you guys think it requires joystick?
If so what should I look in a good stick? Stick enough or does it require gas/throttle etc? I'm thinking something in a price range of 50€ to 150€, but can go over it if it really makes a difference.
Also if you can give me perhaps recommendations of some decent sticks that would be cool too
Yeah of course story isn't everything. More important should be living Space. Don't wanna see situations where sector is cleared of all enemies and few stations destroyed -> come back week later and everything is as it used to be.
Give a try to the first homeworld if you are fine with rts games. It's a star wars/trek mix without the weird shit.
