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Stronghold: Warlords

Stronghold: Warlords

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Release Date: March 9, 2021

Strategy, Economic, RTS, The Middle Ages, Ancient History, Online, War Strategy, Co-op, China, Japan, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

Another full-fledged installment of Stronghold, a popular strategy game series developed by FireFly since 2001. As always, the game takes us to medieval times, and allows us to assume the role of a lord with a small castle and a poor village at his command. Our job is to grow the area to become a powerful domain.

8.5

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7.1

OpenCritic

6.5

Steam

6.2

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Stronghold: Warlords is another part of the popular real-time strategy series Stronghold. The game was developed by FireFly Studios, the team taking care of the series.

Plot

Stronghold: Warlords takes us to the Far East. The action of this game starts in the 3rd century B.C. and ends several centuries later, in the 16th century A.D. In the game appear such nations as imperial China, Japan ruled by shoguns, Mongolian nomads and tribes inhabiting the area of present-day Vietnam.

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Game Series

Stronghold: Warlords
Stronghold: Warlords
Stronghold: Warlords

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Stronghold Game Series

A series of real-time strategy (RTS) games set in the medieval ages. The brand was created and developed by the FireFly studio.

Stronghold Game Series

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ReviewStronghold: Warlords

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!

Stronghold: Warlords allows you to bare-witness the tumultuous history of the Eastern Asian continent, depicting wars of the fearsome Mongol Horde, among others. The game is terribly engrossing, offering diverse missions and even some decisions to make.

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!
Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!
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Reviewed on:
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Review date:
March 8, 2021
Originals

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News

New Stronghold is Will be Powered by Unreal Engine 5

New Stronghold is Will be Powered by Unreal Engine 5

Developers from Firefly Studios revealed another portion of details about the new Stronghold game. It is powered by Unreal Engine 5, but we will have to wait a long time for its release.

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Michael Zegar

June 24, 2022

New Stronghold is Will be Powered by Unreal Engine 5
New Stronghold is in the Pipeline, Firefly Studios Confirms

New Stronghold is in the Pipeline, Firefly Studios Confirms

Developers from Firefly Studios confirmed that they are working on the next installment of the Stronghold series. New information about it can be expected soon.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

February 11, 2022

New Stronghold is in the Pipeline, Firefly Studios Confirms
Stronghold Warlords Roadmap for Spring and Summer

Stronghold Warlords Roadmap for Spring and Summer

The team at Firefly Studios revealed the roadmap for Stronghold: Warlords for the coming months. The plans include additional missions, units and commanders, AI improvements, a new difficulty mode, and invasions iin free build mode, among others.

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Adrian Werner

March 24, 2021

Stronghold Warlords Roadmap for Spring and Summer
First Reviews: Stronghold Warlords - Solid Old School

First Reviews: Stronghold Warlords - Solid Old School

A day before the launch first reviews of Stronghold: Warlords appeared on the web. The new installment of the famous RTS series turned out quite well, although don't expect any revolutions.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 8, 2021

First Reviews: Stronghold Warlords - Solid Old School
Stronghold Warlords Launch Rescheduled Once Again

Stronghold Warlords Launch Rescheduled Once Again

Stronghold Warlords will not appear in January. The developers have a problem with the online mode and have decided to delay the game's launch by six weeks.

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Paul Musiolik

January 11, 2021

Stronghold Warlords Launch Rescheduled Once Again

Stronghold: Warlords Delayed

Devs at Firefly has announced the postponement of the release of Stronghold: Warlords. The new installment of the strategy game series will be released much later than it was announced.

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Jacob Blazewicz

August 20, 2020

Stronghold: Warlords Delayed

Here's Gameplay From Stronghold: Warlords Campaign

There's a new, 40-minute gameplay from Stronghold: Warlords, another installment of the popular strategy game series developed by FireFly. It will be released exclusively on PC on September 29, this year.

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Milosz Szubert

July 17, 2020

Here's Gameplay From Stronghold: Warlords Campaign

Stronghold Warlords - Release Date and New Trailer

A new trailer of the strategy game Stronghold: Warlords was published today. It shows multiplayer mode and reveals the game's release date.

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Adrian Werner

June 11, 2020

Stronghold Warlords - Release Date and New Trailer

30 Minutes of Gameplay From Stronghold Warlords

FireFly has published a 30-minute video containing gameplay from the Stronghold: Warlords demo presented on PAX East 2020. The footage presents the mission from China's story campaign, in which the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, appears.

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Agnes Adamus

March 13, 2020

30 Minutes of Gameplay From Stronghold Warlords

Stronghold: Warlords - Gameplay Trailer From PAX West 2019

During PAX West 2019, FireFly studio presented a new trailer for Stronghold: Warlords, the next installment of the popular RTS series. The title will debut on PC next year.

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Milosz Szubert

August 30, 2019

Stronghold: Warlords - Gameplay Trailer From PAX West 2019

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Stronghold: Warlords Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3330 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 680 / Radeon HD 7970 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 290 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Stronghold: Warlords Video Game.

8.5
great

ReviewStronghold: Warlords

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!

Stronghold: Warlords allows you to bare-witness the tumultuous history of the Eastern Asian continent, depicting wars of the fearsome Mongol Horde, among others. The game is terribly engrossing, offering diverse missions and even some decisions to make.

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!
Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!
Reviewed by:
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
March 8, 2021
7.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 44% of Critics. There are 25 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

TechRaptor: 8.5 / 10 by Robert Grosso

Boasting classic mechanics that have aged like a fine wine, the few additions to the formula make Stronghold: Warlords a worthy entry into anyone's RTS library.

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TheSixthAxis: 7 / 10 by Stefan L

Stronghold: Warlords is a refreshing new look for the long-running siege warfare series, rekindling much of what made the series great in the early 2000s. However, there's a number of deep-seated flaws that Firefly need to make the focus of game updates and redefine for the series going forward.

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New Game Network: 64 / 100 by Alex Varankou

Stronghold: Warlords is a slightly revamped version of the game that hasn't changed in decades. The new setting and diplomacy mechanics don't add enough flavor to a stale experience, that still has a few issues to work out.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (5,153)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Diverse Mechanics: The introduction of the "Warlords" system adds an interesting strategic layer, allowing players to capture and command AI warlords for various benefits.
  • Visual and Sound Design: The graphics and sound design, particularly the music, are generally praised, with many noting the game's ability to convey an East Asian aesthetic effectively.
  • Campaign Content: There are numerous campaigns and missions that provide a substantial amount of gameplay, which some players find engaging.
  • Nostalgia Factor: Longtime fans of the series appreciate the familiar gameplay mechanics and the overall feel of the game, even if it doesn't fully meet their expectations.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Many users report frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, especially in multiplayer modes. Problems like stuttering, game freezing, and crashes upon startup are commonly mentioned.
  • Outdated Mechanics: Critics argue that the game feels like a reskin of older titles without significant innovation, with many mechanics feeling clunky and outdated.
  • AI Problems: The AI is often described as predictable and unchallenging, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Limited Building Area: Players express dissatisfaction with the small maps and restrictions on building areas, which hinder creativity and strategic expansion.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Customization Options: Users note the lack of customizable hotkeys and other modern UI conveniences that are standard in contemporary strategy games.
  • Improved AI Behavior: Many reviews suggest that the AI needs significant improvement, both in terms of strategic depth and responsiveness.
  • More Complex Economy: Some players miss the intricate economic systems present in earlier titles, feeling that the economy in Warlords is overly simplified.
  • Map Editor Integration: Critics express disappointment that the map editor is not integrated into the main game, impacting the overall user experience.

Summary

  • Overall, Stronghold: Warlords has its strengths, particularly in its strategic elements and visual presentation, but it is hampered by technical issues, outdated mechanics, and a lack of depth that many fans expected from a new installment in the series.

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