I seriously cant stop playing this...
User Rating: 9.2 | Stronghold: Crusader PC
This is easily the most fun game ive ever had the pleasure of playing. Although the graphics are, well, dated, they are still very detailed, aesthetically pleasing, and are at times, amusing! They also run very well on older machines, even when there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of units on-screen at once. Ok, now for each stat specifically... Gameplay: Again, this runs extremely well. However, as good as that may be, it doesnt make any game a good game. Fortunately, the gameplay in this is addicting and fun, and that, along with the fact that it runs good, is a winning combination. Graphics: The graphics, according to today's standards, suck. However, they truly arent that bad if you look closely. The animations are detailed, and speaking of details, the amount of it in Stronghold Crusader is incredible. The trees sway with the wind, you can see all your workers actually doing their jobs, archers putting another arrow in their bow and stretching it back, and the particle effects on arrows and rocks and such are nice. Its especially fun to see vast armies die to a ridiculous amount of fire arrows! The buildings in this are pretty good looking, although they could be improved, you really dont pay much attention to them. Sound: Ahh, yes. The sounds in this are extremely well done. You can hear personal opinions of life from the peasants you click on, like "No taxes is good taxes, thats my motto" or "I heard a rumor you were throwing people in the dungeon, sire". The war sounds are also incredible. You can hear every little aspect of war, from trebuchet-flung rocks hitting your towers, to a fire-arrow whistling through the air. The music is dynamic and cool. When you are at peace, theres just some nice little background tunes. When you are at war though, the music is appropriately fast-paced and stuff. My last word is...buy the game as soon as you can! Its beyond fun, and a great time-killer ;) 
