So, I tried the demo...

[Phoenix-D]

1) In terms of scope, is the game much smaller than X2 or Freelancer? Is the universe and the freedom at the same level? more, less?

The universe is 96 systems big, haven't played the others so that's all I can tell you.

2. Identical.

3) Dunno. Try switching on Safe Mode in the graphics options.

4. Three linear campaigns. You can do other random missions but no plot to them.

5) No free movement, though there is a target-tracking camera (F8 IIRC).

6) Sometimes, yes.

7) The full Version is the same except the current patch adds a waypoint feature.

8) Not currently.

9) no. I'm working on modding this in though.

10) As far as I know, no.

Some of the features you want can be added by modding, like the one I'm working on.

[Wdll]

First of all thanks for the answers.

I did try safe mode, nothing changed.

In some missions you have to meet with a ship (escort duty for example), and although it tells you in which system it is, it doesn't tell you where exactly it is. Is there something that I missed or something? I find it very difficult to find those ships.

And one question from someone who has tried X2 and/or Freelancer. Do you think this game is plain better than the other two?

[Phoenix-D]

The patch does add those escort ships to your system map when you arrive.