Not sure how many hours I spent on this game to be honest. always come back to it. I remember walking into Walmart as a kid and going back to their game section and where they had a small PC game section and saw this. At first the game was a bit over whelming for me but somehow i picked it up. So many stories, so many scenarios. Hours upon hours of just being sucked into different strategies on the set levels and custom ones. Map building. Going against the odds in battles. tad addicting the game is. Even better with mods, not that there are many. This game holds strong compared to its successors. The game has aged but its age does it justice where the newer games cant seem to replicate. Its does have a sandbox feel. Just a solid castle and army builder. Good times.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
- Release Date:
- Oct 21, 2013
- Metacritic:
- 78
- Developer:
- FireFly Studios
- Publisher:
- FireFly Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Relive the historic Crusades as Richard the Lionheart and the Saladin, Sultan of Syria. Lead a determined group of Crusaders, forged by centuries of barbaric warfare, amidst the haze of the desert heat then fight for your freedom as the mighty Saladin.
Stronghold Crusader HD features several campaigns documenting the First, Second and Third Crusades, as well as conflicts within the individual Crusader states. Battles such as Nicea, Heraclea, siege of Antioch, Krak des Chevaliers and the Siege of Jerusalem all feature, as do the Crusader Trails from the Stronghold Warchest and Stronghold Crusader Extreme.
With new high resolution graphics you have more control over your soldiers than ever before. The new HD battlefield view allows you to zoom out and play in real-time, with the whole map on one screen. Advance on the castle gates while flanking the enemy from behind, feign retreat and lead your foe into a deadly trap or just sit back and watch the destruction unfold.
Both Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold Crusader Extreme are included in Stronghold Crusader HD. Extreme plays exactly like the original Stronghold Crusader, only with a few additions. The unit cap has been increased from 1000 to a staggering 10,000 troops, special Tactical Powers such as the Arrow Volley can be used and new buildings make their appearance alongside the Crusader Extreme skirmish trail.
- Join the Crusaders or the Saladin’s forces in four historical campaigns.
- Design and build your desert fortress complete with new siege engines and castle defenses.
- Fight through 100 unique skirmish missions, each more challenging than the last.
- Command new units with unique abilities, such as the stealthy Assassin and nimble Horse Archer.
- View the entire battlefield on a single screen with support for new HD resolutions.
- Play the original game on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 with added compatibility.
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User Reviews
WOOD NEEDED! CAN'T PLACE THAT THERE M'LORD! Honestly, this is the BEST game ever! No other strategy game can be so good. Can't wait to try the definitive edition.
one of the best games I played as a child an RTS classic
My childhood game, I love it.
one of the best games in history ("
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Best stratagy game out their
One of the best RTS of his era.
Still epic
very good nostalgy game.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible
- DirectX: Version 8.1
- Storage: 850 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 Compatible
- Additional Notes: GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support
FAQ
How much does Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) cost?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 64MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible DirectX: Version 8.1 Storage: 850 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 Compatible Additional Notes: GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support
What platforms is Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) available on?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is available on Windows PC.
Is Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) worth buying?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) has 99% positive reviews from 84 players. Metacritic score: 78/100.
When was Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) released?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) was released on Oct 21, 2013.
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