Stronghold Kingdoms
- February 27, 2012
- FireFly Studios
- 1153h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Stronghold Kingdoms" is a MMORTS game where players build and manage their own medieval villages, engage in warfare against other players, and fight for a single kingly throne across a dynamic archipelago of 38 islands. The changing sea conditions, including tail winds, rough seas, and hurricanes, affect the speed and success of attacks, trade, and scouting. The game boasts a high level of depth and complexity, with a strong focus on strategy and tactics, and is known for its lack of pay-to-win elements.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging way to build and manage medieval villages, with opportunities for diplomacy and alliances.
- Stronghold Kingdoms has a unique MMO aspect that allows for social interaction and teamwork among players, enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite its pay-to-win elements, many players find enjoyment in the game, especially when playing with friends or in factions.
- The game heavily relies on a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
- Progression can be extremely slow, requiring significant time investment or monetary spending to advance in the game.
- The player base is often described as inactive or dominated by a few powerful players, leading to an unbalanced and frustrating experience for newcomers.
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, which detracts from the overall experience for some players. However, despite this criticism, the game's long-term playability and strong community engagement help maintain a dedicated player base.
“My only complaint is the graphics are dated, but proof if you have a product with years of playability and a community where you meet players from all over the world forming lifelong friendships, the player base will stay and grow.”
“My only complaint is the graphics are dated, but proof if you have a product with years of playability and a community where you meet players from all over the world forming lifelong friendships the player base will stay and grow.”
“Lame, time-wasting mobile game which has nothing to do with 'stronghold' besides its aesthetics.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as a bittersweet experience, where players invest significant time only to feel abandoned when their community disbands. While the game offers quests to earn rewards, the reliance on premium tokens for faster progression can lead to frustration, leaving some players feeling that their long-term commitment was ultimately unfulfilling.
“I played this game for about 5 years, then once the world I was in reached the final age, my house quit the game and left me to die. I would say this game was fun until it lasted; it's just a sad story that I wasted 5 minutes every day for the past 5 years on this.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay in Stronghold Kingdoms is praised for its depth and variety, offering players numerous elements to engage with. However, it diverges significantly from previous titles, leading to some criticized mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
“Amazing gameplay; there are a lot of things you can focus on while playing Stronghold Kingdoms, and that's good.”
“But that is where the similarities to the older games end and the bad mechanics come into play.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its instability, being described as old and plagued by numerous bugs, resulting in a generally chaotic experience.
“This game is old, buggy, and an overall mess.”
“The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
