Stronghold HD (2012)

I love it

i like

Still holds up

Excellent game. Just re installed on new computer

If it's a matter of pence, sure take a punt. But otherwise, buy one of the newer ones or just play something like Age of Empires.
I never played this back in the day, but always wanted to. Now I've given it a good go, and it has charm to it, but for me there's a point where it just becomes impossibly difficult. Perhaps it's my inexperience and naivete with games such as this, but really I think there's better out there.

a game that will transport you back to the good old days of castle-building, siege warfare, and medieval mayhem. I must say, I had a blast playing this game

First off, the game's graphics and sound design hold up surprisingly well even today. The charming, cartoonish visuals and the sound effects of clashing steel and crumbling walls will transport you to a world of medieval madness. The game's UI is also intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple to manage your castle's defenses, economy, and military.

Now, let's talk about the gameplay. Stronghold HD 2012 is all about building and defending your castle from invading armies. You'll gather resources, construct walls, towers, and other defenses, and recruit troops to man them. The game has a great balance of strategy and action, as you'll need to manage your resources carefully while also responding to enemy attacks.

One of the things I loved about this game is the sense of progression. As you complete missions and defeat enemies, you'll unlock new buildings, units, and technologies that will help you build an even stronger castle. The game also has a great sense of humor, with quirky characters and silly sound effects that add to the game's charm.

If I have any criticisms, it's that the game can get a bit repetitive at times. The missions can feel a bit samey, and the AI can be a bit predictable. However, the game's sandbox mode and multiplayer options help to extend the game's replay value.

Overall, I highly recommend Stronghold HD 2012 to anyone who loves strategy games, castle-building, or just wants a fun, lighthearted experience. It's a great game that's sure to provide hours of entertainment, and its low price point makes it a steal.

So, if you're looking for a game that's all about building, battling, and besieging, look no further than Stronghold HD 2012. Just be prepared to lose a few hours (or days) to this addictive and entertaining game!

Old school fun

Some similarities to another great old game, Lords of the Realm. I enjoy this game.

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This game aged incredibly well! Played it for the first time now eventhough I was interested in gaming way back when it came out.
I just love it. It is a mixture of tower defense, strategic gameplay and economy balancing.
You play through a lot of different scenarios which fit the gameplay very well.
The presentation is timeless too with it's display of medieval europe and the beautiful soundtrack..

There are two negatives though:

1. The difficulty is not very consistent... All of a sudden you are confronted by an incredibly hard mission just to be followed by "a walk in the park". I would recommend players to not shy away from lowering difficulty or even view some guides.

2. The Economy Campaign is not so great I think (just a small side campaign). My issue with it is that it still features combat frequently and therefore is a bit contradicting to it's purpose... and it features a unique mechanic which is just borderline broken. All Stronghold players know what I mean haha.

Several levels of challenge for each scenario...from easy to difficult.

Got it for the nostalgia, stayed for the nostalgia. Nothing more, nothing less.

Half rations?!

Nice bit of nostalgia

Nostalgia to the fullest

Timeless classic.

Our hops plants are overrun with hop weevil.
The crop is ruined, My Liege.

I don't know why they stopped making games like this. We don't need advance crap. WE NEED THIS simple, masterpiece.

Epic! Retro fun for anyone!

more gold me'lord

love this game

Master piece.

Perfection