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The life of a castle lord is within reach and extremely cheap.
The Stronghold: Definitive Edition is currently available on Steam for just 4.49 euros (view on Steam). This means that buyers will save a full 70 percent compared to the recommended retail price of 14.99 euros until July 20th. Anyone who has always wanted to build their own castle, develop complex economic cycles and defend fortress walls can now make this dream come true.
The strengths and weaknesses of Stronghold: Definitive Edition
This is what we like about what’s available on Steam:
- + Fresh graphics and new animations
- + 14 new campaign missions are included
- + Eight-player multiplayer mode is possible online
You have to pay attention to this:
- – Offer is only valid until July 20th
- – Graphics can seem old-fashioned
This is what awaits you in Stronghold
Stronghold: Definitive Edition takes you to medieval England. You collect resources, manage the economy and build a fortress. You fend off attacks from villains such as rats, pigs, snakes or wolves. There are no fantasy elements here. A pure medieval atmosphere awaits you.
Stronghold was originally published in 2001. The fascination surrounding castles and knights still inspires players today. Developer Firefly Studios has therefore revised the 2023 classic in terms of gameplay and graphics. While the graphics still seem timeless to many fans of the series, they might put off others who are used to more modern games.
What do Steam players say?
Steam users rate the strategy game “very positively”. Specifically, 86 percent of players give a thumbs up. What is particularly praised is the preservation of the nostalgic charm, which has been combined with sensible modernizations.
Who is Stronghold: Definitive Edition worth it for?
The game is aimed at strategy fans and lovers of strategy games who appreciate historical settings. The combination of base construction and tactics requires planning skills. Old knights and new rulers get their money’s worth.
With the current discount of 70 percent, the game is a real bargain. The revised technology and the smooth multiplayer mode offer a lot of value for little money.