I've been a big fan of the stronghold games, particularly the first one and Crusader, the wheels fell off after that, but this game left a lot to be desired. Didn't measure up. the graphics are good but graphica alone don't make a good game. The "sand-pit" seemed too small and everone (friend and Foe) were living next door to each other and player building took up far too much space. Need to keep it within the original style but still could have set it in Asia. Good premise but failed miserably. I returned my game and GOG were good enough to about that.