Castles II: Siege & Conquest

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

A nostalgic trip for those who played it in the 90s, offering a fun and challenging experience.
The game retains its charm and strategic elements, making it enjoyable despite its age.
It provides a unique gameplay experience that stands out among classic strategy games.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as sped-up music and blank messages, which detract from the experience.
The AI is overly aggressive, building armies much faster than the player, making it challenging even on easy mode.
Newcomers may find the gameplay simplistic and frustrating compared to modern strategy games.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is characterized as simplistic and shallow compared to modern strategy games, reflecting its 90s origins. While it lacks the depth and intricacies expected by seasoned players, it remains enjoyable for those nostalgic for its era, with mechanics that become easier to grasp after a few playthroughs. Overall, it is considered an excellent strategy game for its time, despite its limitations.
- “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 laid the groundwork for 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
33%
67%
The game's music has been criticized for randomly speeding up, which detracts from the overall experience and can become grating. While it may not include the complete original soundtrack, it remains functional and generally works well 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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 stunning and truly enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “This game offers a visually captivating world that draws you in from the start.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a pleasure to behold.”