Stronghold (2001 video game)

Stronghold
Developer(s)Firefly Studios
Publisher(s)Gathering of Developers[a]
Designer(s)Simon Bradbury
Writer(s)Casimir C. Windsor
Composer(s)Robert L. Euvino
SeriesStronghold
Platform(s)Windows, Mac OS X
ReleaseWindows
Mac OS X
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Stronghold is a historical real-time strategy video game developed by Firefly Studios and published in 2001 by Gathering of Developers for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. The game focuses primarily on conquest and expansion through military pursuits but also has prominent economic and infrastructure development elements. There is both an economic and a military campaign to be played and both are discussed in the game manual. In the English version, the game takes place in Medieval Britain around the year 1066; however, since there is not always a time limit, scenarios can continue hundreds of years beyond that date.

Stronghold was a commercial success, with global sales above 1.5 million units by 2004. As well as earning many favorable reviews from reviewers such as PC Gamer and GameSpy, the game continues to boast a large community, who edit and create various material through the in-game Map Editor/Scenario Creator.[4] The game's popularity led to several sequels: Stronghold: Crusader (2002), Stronghold 2 (2005), Stronghold Legends (2006), Stronghold Crusader Extreme (2008), Stronghold 3 (2011), Stronghold Kingdoms (2012), Stronghold Crusader II (2014), and Stronghold: Warlords (2021). The original game received a high-definition re-release in 2013.[5] A Definitive Edition was announced in July 2023 slated for release in November that year, with updated graphics, voice acting, a new narrative campaign, and integrated multiplayer.

  1. ^ I. G. N. Staff (October 22, 2001). "Stronghold Ships". IGN. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "2D Stronghold Versions". Stronghold Knights. June 4, 2005. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  3. ^ "MacSoft to ship Stronghold on May 21". Macworld. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Download Central". Stronghold Heaven. Archived from the original on July 8, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2008.
  5. ^ "Stronghold HD | Fanatical". www.fanatical.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.


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