Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.
Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.
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Posted on: October 29, 2017
asixpackand2guns
Verified ownerGames: 82 Reviews: 2
Pretty fun Medival RTS
The game is great but it does have some flaws, such as unit control, lack of hotkeys and the fact that low level units can even destroy walls in a few seconds. However, the game is still fun and worth a try.
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Posted on: January 6, 2016
p55carroll
Verified ownerGames: 197 Reviews: 4
Superb RTS Game
Might be misleading to call this a castle simulator. It's really more of a base-building RTS game--with lots of emphasis on building and protecting the base. Absolutely wonderful game in any case! There's much more of a politico-economic aspect than in other RTS games I've played: various resources to manage, and you have to watch your subjects' morale too (while also taxing them to get the gold you need). It works because you're at a walled-in base (after you build the walls), not scouting and conducting seek-and-destroy missions against a hidden enemy. However, the game does include many features, so you can assault enemy castles as well if you like. The excellent tutorial eases you into the game, and the combat campaign progresses--at first--in baby steps, giving you time to learn and try new things out. There's also an economic campaign, which is surprisingly interesting, though I haven't gotten far in it yet. Besides the two campaigns, there are stand-alone scenarios, which you can edit or customize as you like. There are also historical scenarios--various actual castles you can try defending or assaulting. The audio-visual effects are great, in my opinion. One small downside is that there's nothing like a smooth-scrolling camera; camera angle shifts 90 degrees at a time. But actually you don't even need to use that, as you can just press the space bar to make everything above ground level disappear. That's a very handy feature; it allows you to do most everything from just one angle. The game can be very challenging, if that's what you're looking for. Even on Introductory level, it has been too hard for me at times, and I've had to replay a few campaign missions. I got through them, though; and I've gone back to replay them on the Normal difficulty setting and won there too. Some of the early missions are child's play, but they get tough soon enough. Throughout, there's a bit of humor mixed in. It's not obtrusive, but it's there, and you'll find yourself smiling at the remarks of your scribe, your advisers, and enemy leaders. Though this is a serious enough game, it doesn't take itself too seriously. For me, that helps take the edge off and adds to the enjoyment. Top-notch game. Highly recommended.
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Posted on: December 28, 2023
feryone
Verified ownerGames: 89 Reviews: 8
Great RTS castle game
Very good campaign design, funny story, eye-candy graphics, little stupid AI which I love it :-)
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Posted on: August 24, 2009
Wamba_the_Fool
Verified ownerGames: 9 Reviews: 1
Stronghold
The original and probably still the best in this franchise- lots of time absorbing entertainment and it still stands up in terms of graphics. Quality gaming and congrats to GOG for making this available, download and play now and make sure you have nothing pressing to do!!!!
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Posted on: September 3, 2009
kyubajin
Verified ownerGames: 109 Reviews: 2
Very imaginative castle simulation
Imagine being the Lord of a Castle and controlling your subjects at will with the only goal of making you the best (or worst) ruler of them all. That's what Stronghold is all about, designing and managing your Castle keep and lands, carefully observing what your workers need in order to produce high-end goods through real manufacturing processes and building up an army capable of protecting you against foreigner hazards.
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