Factsheet
Developer:
Firefly Studios
Based in London, England
Release date:
1 November, 2012 (HD Edition)
Website:
fireflyworlds.com/games/strongholdcrusader
Regular Price:
| USD | $9.99 |
| EUR | €7.99 |
| GBP | £7.49 |
Description
Journey to distant Arabian lands renowned for brave warriors and fearsome weaponry in Stronghold Crusader HD. The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Crusader throws you into historic battles from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions. Relive the historic Crusades as Richard the Lionheart and the Saladin, Sultan of Syria. Lead a determined group of Crusaders, forged by centuries of barbaric warfare, amidst the haze of the desert heat then fight for your freedom as the mighty Saladin.
History
Stronghold Crusader was originally released in 2002 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years the Stronghold series has grown to become one of the most enduring RTS franchises in gaming, with sales of more than 6 million.
Features
- Join the Crusaders or the Saladin’s forces in 4 historical campaigns.
- Fight through 100 unique skirmish missions, each one more challenging than the last.
- Design and build your desert fortress, with a working economy and brutal killing zones.
- Command new units with unique abilities, such as the stealthy Assassin and nimble Horse Archer.
- High resolution graphics allow you to view the entire map on a single screen.
- Steam Cloud support for saved games.
- Updated for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 compatibility.
Videos
Steam Trailer - YouTube
The Making of Stronghold Crusader - YouTube
Launch Trailer - YouTube
Images
Artwork
Logo & Icon
Selected Articles
- "If you enjoyed the mighty Stronghold, but want a game with even more substance, then sire, your software is ready."
- Steve Polak, IGN - "Considering its new campaign options, more-satisfying single-player missions, and tweaked gameplay, it's a safe bet that fans of the original game will have even more fun storming the castle."
- Tom Chick, GameSpot
Additional Links
Stronghold Crusader Soundtrack
Available for free from soundcloud.com.
About Firefly Studios
Boilerplate
Firefly Studios is a BAFTA nominated video game studio consisting of around 30 full and part-time staff, specialising in strategy games since 1999.
More information
More information on Firefly Studios, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Stronghold Crusader HD Credits
Simon Bradbury
Founder and Lead Designer, Firefly Studios
Eric Ouellette
Founder and Company President, Firefly Studios
Paul Harris
Senior Producer, Firefly Studios
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