Stronghold Crusader II

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Stronghold: Crusader, the original "castle simulation". After 12 years, Stronghold returns to the deserts of the Middle East circa 1189 with a new 3D engine and realistic castle destruction powered by Havok Physics. Crusader 2 will bring back the addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation of the original game. True to its roots, this new Stronghold will define old-school real-time strategy by combining RTS and city-builder gameplay. As a brutal crusader or Arab freedom fighter, you must deploy a deadly array of troops and destructive siege equipment to decide the fate of the Holy Lands. Lead your troops into battle as Richard the Lionheart or the Sultan of Syria in two historical single-player campaigns featuring dynamic events like tornadoes and swarms of locusts. Become the greatest lord by managing your desert economy and taking control of vital oases. To dominate the battlefield, you must command more than 25 unique unit types and master their special abilities. Boost morale with the sergeant, charge with the Sassanid knight, fire a volley of arrows with the archers, or scale castle walls with the deadly assassin. Once you've perfected your skills, you can put them to the test in battle mode or go into battle online with up to eight players. Create teams, choose different AI opponents, and design your own map in the ultimate skirmish or multiplayer game!