X2: The Threat (Steam Game) 
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
- Space (70)
- Strategy (57)
- Simulation (52)
- Sci-fi (42)
- Singleplayer (36)
- Open World (34)
- Economy (34)
- Space Sim (34)
- Sandbox (32)
- Trading (30)
- Action (26)
- Flight (16)
- Exploration (14)
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Price | $ 4.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 83.1% (positive) / 82.5% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 77.5% Top 30% / 77.4% Top 30% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 378 Top 25% / 457 Top 20% |
| Curators | 20 reviews Top 30% |
| Median Play Time | 31 hours Top 4% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 6.2 hours Top 1% |
| Followers | 2K Top 25% |
| Owners | ± 247.3K Top 10% |
| Copies Sold | ± 28.5K Top 20% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 78.7K Top 25% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows X2: The Threat's Steam rating and reviews from January 2011 to December 2023. Steam's rating is varying from 96.6% (April 2013) to 78.3% (May 2016).
The 457 reviews Top 20% suggest that X2: The Threat might be a reasonable indie success. The March 2015 peak suggests that there was a major update or discount.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows X2: The Threat's review languages. The most popular language is English (51%), followed by Russian (17%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 15 languages represented. The game is available in 8 languages, which is great.
Time Played
This chart displays the time played in X2: The Threat, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. Notice how the time in game reaches a stellar 169 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews play time is 38 times lower than the positive reviews median play time. A low negative review time (median : 69 minutes) can mean that the game crashes on some systems or that the type of gameplay was not completely clear to the players (Is the game unmistakably explained on the Steam Store ?). It is also possible that players were otherwise displeased by X2: The Threat and decided to review it and get a refund under 2 hours. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
| Game's Strengths | Game's Weaknesses |
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's 83.1% rating should be factored in during their evaluation.
Take into account that list was generated using AI on a small sample of X2: The Threat's Steam review data, it is not meant to be exhaustive. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!
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