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 3D engine and realistic castle destruction powered by Havok Physics. Crusader 2 will recapture the original game’s addictive, -paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
True to its roots this 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 human and AI players. Create teams, choose different AI opponents and design your own map in the ultimate skirmish or multiplayer game!
Features
Build the Ultimate Castle - Design mighty strongholds and fill them with fiendish traps to crush your enemies!
Skirmish Mode - Lay siege to your enemies in -paced custom skirmish matches against the AI.
8 Player Multiplayer - Mix and match human and AI players, maps and game modes to set up your ideal multiplayer game.
Battle a Wide Range of AI Lords - Classic AI characters return alongside blood, each with distinct personalities, castles and play stylishs.
Challenge the Crusader Trail - Test your mettle across a range of increasingly tough skirmish campaigns.
Co-op Play - Share control over castle building, troop control and resource management in Co-op Mode.
Castle Sandbox - Dive into the Map Editor or Free Build mode and construct the ultimate castle without fear of attack.
Reviews
“Crusader 2 is a triumphant evolution of the game that they've held dear for the last twelve years.” 8/10 – GameWatcher
“Minecraft power-users will marvel at the sophistication and visual clarity of its castle-building engine.” 8/10 – Empire
“Unique, -paced castle-building action the way it was meant to be.” 8/10 – Hooked Gamers
System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 with latest service packs
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2Ghz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB or AMD Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 4 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows Vista/7/8/10 64-bit with latest service packs
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5830 1GB or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: This is the minimum spec recommended for hosting a multiplayer game.
