The included CDROM version of Castles 2 is basically unplayable compared to the floppy version which is NOT included. The problems are: 1) The events now occur strictly through videos so that you have to listen to the video each time to make a decision. In Castles 2 there are very frequent tribute events where the other players demand tribute. You decide to respond mostly on the amount demanded. In the cdrom version you have to listen to the whole message for the amount every time! In the floppy version you could just glance quickly at the amount! 2) There is some sort of issue where the game goes from running normally to running too fast. This is very noticeable when the pace of the music picks up all of a sudden. I tried a couple of work arounds and they did not work for me. This does not occur in the floppy version. ( I've abandoned the CDROM version and have been playing an alternatively sourced floppy version.) This is neat little basic strategy game ( which i played a bit in my youth ). I'm not sure how much depth there is. I still find it very difficult. I love the music particularly the initial track.
