However, playing it revealed that the graphics were considerably improved and new music tracks had been added. Stronghold Legends has been made using a similar graphics engine as Stronghold 2 – the game appeared to be a minor rehash of the previous game on the first inspection. For example, King Arthur can make use of the Ice Tower instead of the Round Table for more balanced game play. In story mode the players not necessarily bound to their factions special units. All other special units remain on the map until they die. Dragons are also available to every faction, but have a set lifetime. Most special units have their own unique ability, which must be recharged after they are used. Other new features include cooperative multiplayer against computer-controlled opponents and the choice between different gameplay options for online play (Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Economic War, and Capture the Flag).Įach faction has new and unique unit groups. Unlike the previous Stronghold titles, Legends gives the player a choice of different starting rulers with different troop types (including King Arthur and his knights of the round table, Count Vlad Dracul, and Siegfried of Xanten).
