This is a great castle RTS for the low price you pay $10. The graphics could use some help but consider how old the game is and the low level of computer requirements to play. Another great thing is the amount of games included on just one CD. There are several campaigns and many include historical battles. Warning: this game is addictive. I found myself playing it for hours and hours. You will have a great diversity of enemies and typical RTS play that grows in difficulty as you advance your technology. Focus on economy, reputation with your subjects, defense, offense, and building. You can hire mercenaries, farm the land, make knights, build catapults, give your subjects beer to lighten their spirits (this is a key), and build a massive castle, etc. This game has freedom, but small maps. You can build almost anywhere and each mission has many different ways to complete them. Use the height advantage of taller towers with archers, engineers give you advanced technology, but not as advanced as Age of the Empires. (You will not be moving out of the middle ages). The simplicity of this game keeps it fun and easy. The sounds aren't too bad either. The music has a middle east tone to it. The graphics need improvement. Sometimes a castle wall is hard to place, but you have different viewing options that give you the ability to play the game the way you want to and control your subjects.
There are plenty of people still playing this game and you can find many different maps to download on-line. The on-line community is active. You can customize this game and build your own maps. This game is akin to Command & Conquer the original series.
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