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X4: Foundations

Released: 11/30/2018

Critics
72
vs
Users
80

Score Breakdown

71.7

Critic Average

6 reviews

80

Steam User Score

27,428 reviews

65

Metacritic User Score

172 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.1

72 vs 80

Metacritic Disparity
+6.7

72 vs 65

Combined Disparity
-0.7

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.

8/25/2021

Late Review

Although X4: Foundations is more accessible than X1-X3, it is not a game for casual gamers. You'll have to work hard to learn the mechanics that underpin Foundations, but if you put in the work, you'll be rewarded with an experience that can last well over 100 hours. Where most space games see you as a lonely soul in a single ship, X4 lets you create an empire. With an entire fleet under your control, you'll manage combat, material supply and market trading as you see fit.

70

70/100

Read

2/17/2019

Late Review

An ambitious, complex sandbox space game that allows you to do almost anything from spacewalking to commanding a carrier with a fleet of ships onboard. A steep learning curve and an inconsistent interface mar an excellent return for Egosoft's flagship series.

70

70/100

Read

1/8/2019

Launch Window

A difficult game, slow and complex, but in which we can do practically everything to build our galactic empire. A must for veterans of the saga.

80

80/100

Read

12/26/2018

Launch Window

Foundations is more of the same niche-scratching space exploration from previous iterations with a more immersive feel and I can't wait to dive back into my personal galaxy. For those that have been watching the X series from the outside, Foundations is a great entry point, provided you meet the beefy system requirements.

75

75/100

Read

12/22/2018

Launch Window

X4: Foundations is a far superior game to the last outing and is already on the right path to success, thanks to Egosofts diligent work in fixing issue s and enhancing the game. However, in its current state, it's still lacking core elements that help to make the game what it could be.

55

55/100

Read

12/18/2018

Launch Window

X4 Foundations is a game where you choose your fate, and if you’re willing to self-motivate and put in the time, you’ll find an incredible experience waiting for you.

80

80/100

Read