I am a longtime Stronghold fan. This game is fun and probably the most balanced out of the series, but it is brutally difficult. If you are a casual gamer I would skip purchasing this game even if it was sold at a huge discount. If you want a steep challenge give it a try. I hope if they continue to create games for this series they take it the other direction and make it more enjoyable. Be warned that it is so hard at times that it is no longer fun!
