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!
