91Steam
2012
Top Rated
Stronghold Crusader HD
MUST PLAY
Strategy·Simulation
There's fun to be had in Stronghold Crusader 2, though it may not appeal to everyone.
70
Verdict
72%
Steam
64
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Rich open world to explore
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Below-average player reception
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to Stronghold: Crusader, the original 'castle sim'. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the deserts of the Middle East circa 1189, with a new 3D engine and realistic castle destruction powered by Havok Physics. Crusader 2 will recapture the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation. True to its roots this new Stronghold will define old school real time strategy, combining RTS and city builder gameplay. Playing as a brutal Crusader Knight or Arabic freedom fighter, you must use a deadly array of troops and destructive siege equipment to decide the fate of the holy lands. Lead your forces into battle as either Richard the Lionheart or the Sultan of Syria in two historic single-player campaigns, with dynamic events such as tornados and locust swarms. Become the greatest Lord by managing your desert economy and seizing control of vital oases. To dominate the battlefield you will need to command more than 25 unique unit types, mastering their special abilities. Raise morale with the Sergeant at Arms, charge in with the Sassanid Knight, use Archers to launch an arrow volley or scale castle walls with the deadly Assassin. Once your skills have been perfected put them to the test in skirmish mode or take the battle online with up to eight players. Create teams, choose different AI opponents and design your own map in the ultimate skirmish or multiplayer game!
Runs well on modern hardware.
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Warrior 3rd Class
Kill 1,000 troops
47.2%
unlocked
Welcome to the Family
Sign up to the mailing list
29.1%
unlocked
"Preparations" Campaign
Complete "Preparations" campaign
26.7%
unlocked
No Hanging Around
Kill an AI lord in a skirmish match before the end of day 5
23.5%
unlocked
Industry Baron
Deliver 100,000 resources to the stockpile
21.7%
unlocked
Farmer King
Deliver 100,000 food to the granary
19.3%
unlocked
Skirmish Yeoman
Complete "Baptism" skirmish trail
18.1%
unlocked
Warrior 2nd Class
Kill 10,000 troops
17.4%
unlocked
Loyal Companion
Complete "Alliance" within the "Breath of the Infidel" skirmish trail without your ally dying
16.4%
unlocked
Slam Dunk (Da Funk)
Win 5 skirmish matches in a row
15.1%
unlocked
Crusader: DE - Update & DLC 1 Reveals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn98HHTPl4k With your help Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has charged into the breach and emerged from its la
Stronghold Crusader: DE - Out Now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZanPPwupPz4 The time is NOW, Sire! The long march is finally over and your forces have finally arrived at our divine d
Stronghold Crusader: DE - Roadmap Reveal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71UzpnLOH7U Updates and DLC To Add New Lords, Customisation and More! Good Day, Sire! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive
New Coop Trailer & Next Fest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXejCnia8tc Good tidings, Sire! Steam Next Fest is now live and with it our second public demo for Stronghold Crusader
Feature Spotlight: 10k Unit Cap, Mosques & More!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js6TBaUA8QQ Good morrow, my liege! After 150,000 demo downloads, three times as many as Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Updated 2h ago
Warrior 3rd Class
Kill 1,000 troops
47.2%
unlocked
Welcome to the Family
Sign up to the mailing list
29.1%
unlocked
"Preparations" Campaign
Complete "Preparations" campaign
26.7%
unlocked
No Hanging Around
Kill an AI lord in a skirmish match before the end of day 5
23.5%
unlocked
Industry Baron
Deliver 100,000 resources to the stockpile
21.7%
unlocked
Farmer King
Deliver 100,000 food to the granary
19.3%
unlocked
Skirmish Yeoman
Complete "Baptism" skirmish trail
18.1%
unlocked
Warrior 2nd Class
Kill 10,000 troops
17.4%
unlocked
Loyal Companion
Complete "Alliance" within the "Breath of the Infidel" skirmish trail without your ally dying
16.4%
unlocked
Slam Dunk (Da Funk)
Win 5 skirmish matches in a row
15.1%
unlocked
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