Stronghold HD

Stronghold HD

ando larousse Dec 29, 2017 @ 10:47pm
Should I get Stronghold HD or Stronghold Crusader HD?
I NEVER played any Stronghold before, but they look very appealing. I like medieval oriented games, always liked age of empires and such but this one seems like an especial thing too. Thing is I have no idea which is the best. From comments I've read so far, these two are the best, but I don't know which is best, or which I should try first.

Do these games have a good multiplayer setting? I'm not particularily interested in playing online a lot but I'd like to try it with friends. Which would be the best one for that?
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Infinitysuns |✨ Dec 29, 2017 @ 11:05pm 
The short answer is it usually depends, but for your case, I'd say Crusader.

Crusader's gameplay is more action/"arcade" oriented as it has skirmish maps and several campaign trails, whereas SH1 is more story-based, with a single (but extensive) main campaign. Now, SHC is definitely more popular than SH1 primarily because of AI skirmish, a feature which SH1 lacks - even today, you'll see that there are far more lobbies on Gameranger for SHC. So, for multiplayer, you're better off with SHC. Even if you don't play online though, there's simply more content than in SH1. However, if you end up liking SHC, you should really pick up the original because there are some themes/features which might make better sense, or otherwise be more enjoyable, if you've played SH1. That said, the learning curve for SHC isn't too deep.

You can see my other analysis here:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/40970/discussions/0/♥♥♥♥866180615639386/
Last edited by Infinitysuns |✨; Dec 29, 2017 @ 11:08pm
ando larousse Dec 30, 2017 @ 12:51am 
thanks man
Last edited by ando larousse; Dec 30, 2017 @ 12:51am
ando larousse Dec 30, 2017 @ 1:27am 
What about Stronghold 2? And Crusader 2?
Last edited by ando larousse; Dec 30, 2017 @ 1:29am
Infinitysuns |✨ Dec 30, 2017 @ 2:38am 
It's probably best to leave those aside until you get used to the series. All the SH games after SHC somewhat lost the charm of the original two. For instance, SH2 is very micromanagement-heavy and many people either love it or hate it.
Last edited by Infinitysuns |✨; Dec 30, 2017 @ 2:38am
ando larousse Dec 30, 2017 @ 2:49am 
I see. thanks!
heavy2195 Dec 30, 2017 @ 2:53am 
Get both for about 3eu
blietborne Jan 1, 2018 @ 11:22am 
start from the first game
Kriak Jan 3, 2018 @ 7:34pm 
Neither - get legends
Etchasketch Jan 3, 2018 @ 8:51pm 
Yeah start from the beginning. It's really fun and I'm assuming it'll just get better.
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Date Posted: Dec 29, 2017 @ 10:47pm
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