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Castles II: Siege & Conquest

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62%Game Brain Score
stability, graphics
gameplay, music
81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Castles II: Siege & Conquest is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Quicksilver Software and was released on August 18, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Castles II: Siege & Conquest" is a strategy game that challenges players to build and defend their own castles during the Middle Ages. Players must gather resources, manage their economy, and train armies to conquer rival territories and expand their kingdom. The game features a variety of environments, units, and strategies, providing endless replayability and depth.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
stability1 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions

  • A nostalgic classic that many players fondly remember from their childhood, providing a fun trip down memory lane.
  • Offers a simple yet challenging gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels.
  • Despite its age, the game still holds up well and provides enjoyable strategic elements, especially for fans of retro games.
  • The game suffers from various technical issues, including music glitches and unresponsive features, which can detract from the experience.
  • Newcomers may find the learning curve steep and the gameplay simplistic compared to modern strategy games.
  • The AI can be frustratingly fast in building armies, making it difficult for players to keep up, even on easier difficulty settings.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as simplistic and shallow compared to modern strategy games, reflecting its roots from the 90s. While it lacks depth and tutorials, players familiar with the genre may find enjoyment in its nostalgic mechanics and straightforward strategies. Overall, it is considered an excellent game for its time, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.

    • “I enjoy this game because I grew up with it. Castles 2 is older and does not have a tutorial to guide you, but after a few playthroughs, the game mechanics and strategy become easy to understand.”
    • “I do think for its time it is an excellent strategy game, but compared to contemporary games in its genre, it is simplistic and lacks the intricacies that strategy game buffs expect for exciting gameplay.”
    • “It preceded Age of Empires and has much simpler gameplay, but it led to this type of strategy game.”
    • “The gameplay is as shallow as a puddle, but it is just like I remember it from the 90s.”
    • “I do think for its time it is an excellent strategy game, but compared to contemporary games in its genre, it is simplistic and lacks the intricacies that strategy game buffs come to expect for exciting gameplay.”
    • “I enjoy this game because I grew up with it. Castles 2 is older and does not have a tutorial to guide you, but after a few playthroughs, the game mechanics and strategy become easy.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music has been criticized for occasional speed-ups that disrupt the experience, transforming an otherwise pleasant soundtrack into an unpleasant one. While it may not include the complete original soundtrack, it remains functional despite these issues.

    • “There are some issues with this game, such as sped-up music and some blank messages, but nothing that breaks the game.”
    • “I don't think it has all of the soundtrack of the original, but it works fairly well.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, indicating a high level of stability.

    • “Runs great.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are notably improved compared to the DOS version, providing a more visually enjoyable experience, even on older Mac systems. Users still recommend it despite hardware limitations.

    • “The graphics are significantly improved compared to the DOS version, making it a more visually enjoyable experience.”
    • “Even on an older Mac, the game offers a graphically rich experience that stands out.”
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Castles II: Siege & Conquest is a role playing game with historical theme.

Castles II: Siege & Conquest is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

Castles II: Siege & Conquest was released on August 18, 2017.

Castles II: Siege & Conquest was developed by Quicksilver Software.

Castles II: Siege & Conquest has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its stability but disliked it for its gameplay.

Castles II: Siege & Conquest is a single player game.

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