) One last thing: if you're interested in multiplayer you're in luck! Both Strongholds are of the rare older game kind that still have quite a happening multiplayer scene (more so for Crusader than Stronghold) which you can find on GameRanger. You can give that a try and if you like it enough you can still come back to nab the other one from the sale until the New Year. I really do recommend both, but if you only want to get one right this minute Stronghold should be the one. The classic version, which is also available in the HD installer, is still your best bet for that one. Whatever you do, stay away from the awful Crusader Extreme version of the second game, as it added some highly unnecessary and quite broken game mechanics to Crusader. Sometimes I just prefer to play in the traditional European medieval setting, but I must say Crusader has an incredible ambiance, which is especially due to its terrific soundtrack. Lastly, I'd recommend Stronghold over Crusader for newbies because the latter gets tough very quickly for newcomers. It is all to much the same and i miss the details in both diffrenc ein economy (old religion mechanic and fear factor) as well as the castle design with siege equipment on towers instead of these ugly wooden towers. Crusader also introduced a skirmish mode not present in Stronghold, but it's not as important as you can actually grab a shitload of user-created levels here. Stronghold crusader 2 lost more then it gained. In Stronghold you usually have good, wide swaths of land on which you can build farms and the like, while in Crusader you're limited to much more restricted oasis patches located on the map. Also the settings between the two change some of the gameplay. Crusader has some new units and a few (better buildings). Yes, they are quite similar, yet there are some distinct differences. Now your ability to fend off attacks depends on the strategic prowess and creativity of your sparring partners, and this really is the only way the game should be played.Charbon: Knowing I already own Crusader, is there any reason why I should get Stronghold? Both games look extremely similar. As with any multiplayer game, things change dramatically when you throw a human or two into the mix and Stronghold Crusader 2 is no different.
The AI battles are a great way to train yourself up to the point where you can compete against human opponents. With a maximum of eight players on a map, there is more than enough challenge in the single player skirmishes. Things start getting more interesting when you up the player count beyond two, and I really started working up a sweat pitting myself against five AI players.
That is pretty much the extent of the AI’s cleverness, which means that you won’t have much trouble dealing with the AI in one-on-one sessions, or even in one-on-two matches.
STRONGHOLD CRUSADER VS STRONGHOLD CRUSADER 2 UPGRADE
Upgrade thin walls to formidable towers, for instance, and attacking armies with a greater number of siege weapons will start arriving at your door. It will adapt to the perceived strength of your castle’s defenses though. While Stronghold 2’s AI is alright, it’s not likely to blow your mind by developing alternate strategies after failing the first time around. If you are playing against a human opponent, the pressure usually keeps piling on. It's an eye-opening moment that forces you to kick your ass into gear and not sit back until your enemy is utterly defeated. Whether you start a custom skirmish, a campaign game or go online against a human opponent, the chances are that your first clash starts almost as soon as you've chosen a site for your stockpile and granary. Stronghold Crusader 2 follows right into its predecessors footsteps, and you will know this for a fact mere minutes after you start your first game. The original Stronghold Crusader retained that castle building side of its older brother but leaned heavily towards skirmish battles, downplaying city management in favour of faster-paced gameplay. If you remember, the "Stronghold" games are castle builders with a strong emphasis on city management. Fortunately Firefly Studios had something to prove and poured their hearts and souls into Stronghold Crusader 2. Mantlets are the equivalent of mobile shields from the previous installments of the game.
The last one I tried was Citadels and it wasn't worth the bytes it occupied on my hard drive. Constructing siege equipment is a lot easier in Stronghold Crusader 2, as you dont have to build engineers beforehand - all you need to do is to have enough gold and peasants and you are ready to go. There aren't many castle builders out there. dusted I guess! Now we can focus on some great castle building action as Stronghold Crusader 2 is finally here, and it is all that it was promised to be. Could you help me? If you hold up the corner of that rug over there I will get the broom and sweep Stronghold 3 under it. Hi there, welcome! Before we get started I need to finish a quick chore.
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