Stronghold 2

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  • Summary: The castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS game Stronghold, the sequel to the award-winning titles Stronghold and Stronghold: Crusader, brings the series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 also offers players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative andThe castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS game Stronghold, the sequel to the award-winning titles Stronghold and Stronghold: Crusader, brings the series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 also offers players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign. [Global Star Software]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. Thunderbolt
    90
    The vastly improved graphics are a joy to behold, the new punishment stations add a dimension to gameplay and the various modes will keep you playing 'til doomsday and beyond. It's almost perfect atmosphere-wise, and I could not have wished for anything more.
  2. GameZone
    80
    It is a breeze to get started and there are helpful hints to aid those new to the genre.
  3. Worth Playing
    71
    Manages to provide an engaging combination of simulated medieval warfare and peasant life without getting too lost in the mundane details that can easily wreak havoc on such a title.
  4. Game Informer
    68
    Neither the RTS-style combat nor the castle sim elements of the game live up to today's standards. [June 2005, p.135]
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  5. Gaming Nexus
    62
    Just doesn’t feel like a finished game.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    55
    This castle’s built on sand.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    40
    In the end, though, there's just not enough fruit underneath all the rind. If it's an all-in-one medieval strategy game you're after, just Alt-Tab really quickly between "Medieval: Total War" and "Castles II"--that'll come closer than Stronghold 2 does.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 71
  3. Negative: 26 out of 71
  1. jokerRobert91
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Stronghold 2 isnt quite as good as stronghold 1, but is still actaully a pretty good game, the graphics are good and I really enjoyed theStronghold 2 isnt quite as good as stronghold 1, but is still actaully a pretty good game, the graphics are good and I really enjoyed the campaign. i play the multiplayer LAN alot and I love it. Stronghold 2 is one of my favourite games and is a must-have for strategy enthusiasts.… Expand
  2. Aria_Maximum
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the best game in series I don't know why this game is so get hated
  4. ShaneC
    Apr 21, 2005
    9
    Excellent game.
  5. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    6
    Not very good. I did't like the fact that game become 3D game. Some mechanics where interesting
  6. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    5
    This game is perfect example of why sometimes you should stick to 2d, instead of switching to 3d. For me the play style is completelyThis game is perfect example of why sometimes you should stick to 2d, instead of switching to 3d. For me the play style is completely different, and not as fun. The additions of waste, rats and more makes the game more complex, but it doesn't changed that it's very mediocre at best.… Expand
  7. JoeE.
    Jun 18, 2005
    3
    This game has soooo much it could be/do. However they released it way to early and its just a waste. Would be an awesome game if they would This game has soooo much it could be/do. However they released it way to early and its just a waste. Would be an awesome game if they would fix the bugs =/… Expand
  8. ClarenceF.
    Jun 21, 2005
    0
    I can't even install it. It installs Disk1 for several minutes, and then sees disk2 as corrupt or not there, even though I can view the I can't even install it. It installs Disk1 for several minutes, and then sees disk2 as corrupt or not there, even though I can view the contents! Their tech support is absolutlely worthless!… Expand

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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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