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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging way to build and manage villages, with a strong social aspect through factions and alliances.
- It provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the Stronghold series, with innovative gameplay elements that enhance the original formula.
- Players can enjoy a variety of strategies, whether through aggressive conquest or diplomatic alliances, making for a dynamic gameplay experience.
- 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, leading to frustration as players hit paywalls and experience long wait times for building and research.
- The community is often dominated by players who spend large amounts of money, creating an unbalanced environment that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated and uninspired, with some users feeling that they do not effectively represent the "Stronghold" brand beyond superficial aesthetics. Despite this, the game's long-term playability and community engagement seem to compensate for its visual shortcomings.
“The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“Lame, time-wasting mobile game which has nothing to do with 'Stronghold' besides its aesthetics.”
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as engaging but ultimately disappointing, with players feeling a sense of loss after long-term investment, particularly when their in-game community disbands. While there are quests that enhance the experience, the reliance on premium tokens for significant progress can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“I played this game for about 5 years, and 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Stronghold Kingdoms is praised for its depth and variety, offering players numerous elements to engage with. However, it diverges significantly from its predecessors, introducing some mechanics that have been criticized as problematic.
“Amazing gameplay; there are a lot of things you can focus on while playing Stronghold Kingdoms, and that's good.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of strategy and action that keeps you hooked.”
“I love the depth of gameplay; every decision feels impactful and adds to the overall experience.”
“But that is where the similarities to the older games end and the bad mechanics come into play.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive and boring experiences.”
