Want to play a space sim...not eve! Suggestions please.

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HI all. Currently looking at getting a new game to play on my new rig and i was wondering what you recommended.

I loved Freelancer & x-2.

Would you recommend x-3 and if so should which one should i go with. And also are there any mods you recommend.

Maybe a game i haven't heard of also?
 
There is X-rebirth coming up:
X Rebirth represents a spectacular new beginning for the X series, offering loyal fans and newcomers alike a vast, vivid and extremely detailed universe to explore throughout the game. Varied gameplay elements such as action-packed space combat, detailed trading mechanics and high-speed space exploration with fast travel allow players to experience a truly unique space saga that will keep them hooked for dozens of hours. X Rebirth features a whole new user experience - it is easier than ever to start with, and remains as deep as fans expect it.

I have hopes for that, I tried to like X2 Threat after buying it around release but found the learning curve too steep and the game just felt lonely and a bit dull. Mainly a eveish type game, so I'm planning to give Rebirth a shot.

Freelancer and Tachyon were great space games I loved, but there just hasn't been any modern games like them that come to mind, there was Black Prophecy FTP online but outside of the tutorial that game sucked. Darkstar one is another game like them but again that was quite crappy, really want a new game like them :(
 
Not had time to try these yet but...

Freespace 2 open source project​
X3 - Terran Conflict (from what I read before this was the one to go for in X3)​
 
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I'd definitely recommend X-3. People are always going on about the learning curve, but to my mind it's an exaggeration, people seem to latch on to that byword and wham, a prejudice is born (and has taken on unbelievably daft proportions).

Granted, you aren't spoon fed everything as is the norm nowadays, but you'll get into it in no time. I think mainly people object to the fact that it's not W-S-A-D as every other new game under the sun. The game gives you any opportunity you need to get acquainted with it. I find the controls very slick.

Just a slight effort, and you're in.
 
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get ready to rage, newtonian physics are hard.

try I(ndependance)-war (get the Difance addon should fix a few problems) & I(independance)-war 2 Edge of Chaose for newtonian physics (my favourit series i stil have the original I-war!!) Multiplayer in i-war 2 seemed buged

some other suggestions :
Star Lancer
Dark Star One
Free Lancers is good!
Wing Commander Prophecy
X3 - T/C - was my first entry in the series and sunk a lot of hours into it....
Freespace 2 was enjoyable
Babylon 5: I've Found Her - newtonian physics
Shattered Horizon - FPS
star Trek : Bridge Commander
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Battlecruiser 3000AD - not tryed this one but usually gets get reviews
star Trek : starship command - top down strategy


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Theres a game called Miner Wars that might appeal, its not mission based, completely freeform sandbox gameplay.

They're also making a Miner Wars mmo that will be out in October iirc.
 
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