Stronghold 3 - Thread

Neil79 · 13 Jul 2011 at 20:23

FALL 2011

Improved building system allowing unprecedented levels of realism and intricacy in castle and village design
Realistic physics and cutting-edge graphics bring siege warfare to life in stunning detail
Story-driven gameplay engages players across two campaigns: combat or economic
Dramatic nighttime sieges add a new dimension to the Stronghold franchise
Besiege other players' castles or defend your own in a range of action-packed online multiplayer modes
Play through accurately re-created sieges from the pages of history. Will you succeed where others failed?

Preview
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/117/1178886p1.html

It's been a long time coming, but Stronghold 3 looks as though it's more than able to defend itself against fading memories and concerns that it's too complicated by half. There's plenty of complication in there - for instance, a vast array of factors, from tax to crappy weather, that affect your populace's happiness and efficiency - but it doesn't appear to have 'castle gonks only' painted on its towering battlements. The last year has perhaps not been all too kind to strategy games, but now we're just a few months away from something that promises to be meaty and elaborate without skimping on the flashy, more superficial elements. With a beta due next month, at least we've not long to wait to find out whether these walls are definitely worth storming.

http://www.stronghold3.com/

Trailer
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-trailer-stronghold-3/717288

Mr Krugga · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:05

Such high hopes, such low expectations

Can't believe it's been 10 years since the original Stronghold.

Neil79 · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:08

Stronghold the greatest castle sim since well, Castles

Mr Krugga · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:22

Neil79 said:
Stronghold the greatest castle sim since well, Castles

Aye, thanks for reminding me about the ongoing Gog sale

Neil79 · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:23

Knights of honour was amazing too, but no castle design

Mr Krugga · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:26

Neil79 said:
Knights of honour was amazing too, but no castle design

Lords of the Realm games were awesome too!

Both Castles+Castles 2 pack and Lord of the Realm: Royal Edition are $5.99 at GOG.

Might grab them at those prices but possibly after they're discounted a bit.

Gimpymoo · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:44

Should be good.

Utilises Steamworks too

orderoftheflame · 13 Jul 2011 at 21:50

Loved the first one.

Looking forward to this.

Dudderz123456 · 13 Jul 2011 at 23:18

Can't wait for this! Stronghold was my favourite pc game when I was younger.

Neil79 · 26 Jul 2011 at 01:04

http://store.steampowered.com/app/47400/

On preorder!

Murray · 26 Jul 2011 at 01:12

awwh I read it as Stranglehold for some reason

Neil79 · 26 Jul 2011 at 01:13

Murray · 26 Jul 2011 at 01:18

Neil79 said:
GTFO

Oi! Behave.

Neil79 · 26 Jul 2011 at 01:24

'Wes · 26 Jul 2011 at 06:34

Love the Stronghold series, one of the best strategy based games i've played.

CaptainRAVE · 26 Jul 2011 at 09:05

Watching this one closely - could go either way I reckon, but i hope it is good!

Lunawolfy · 26 Jul 2011 at 09:53

Murray said:
awwh I read it as Stranglehold for some reason

Same XD

Steves1982 · 26 Jul 2011 at 12:06

Loved the first one, hope it lives up to my expectations!

Dave85 · 26 Jul 2011 at 12:43

I love building huge fortresses etc and loved age of empires 2 for the building walls and awesome bases and taking my time.

Can I do that in this game just spend ages building an awesome castle and army then attacking or is it designed around rushing etc

Neil79 · 26 Jul 2011 at 12:59

DAvE18 said:
I love building huge fortresses etc and loved age of empires 2 for the building walls and awesome bases and taking my time.

Can I do that in this game just spend ages building an awesome castle and army then attacking or is it designed around rushing etc

^