Stronghold Crusader 2 is a real-time strategy/simulation game developed and published by FireFly Studios, and is the sequel to the original castle simulator, Stronghold Crusader. The game is set in the year 1189 in the deserts of the Middle East. You will play as a brutal Crusader Knight (Richard the Lionheart), or an Arabic freedom fighter (the Sultan of Syria). Your objective is simple: dominate the battlefield and emerge as the greatest Lord by managing your desert economy and gaining control of oases. The game features two single-player campaigns complete with dynamic events such as tornadoes, and locust swarms. It also has a Skirmish Mode where you can siege your enemies’ camp and enjoy a fast-paced match against AI players – you can battle it out with a wide range of AI Lords – both classic ones and new ones – with each of them having distinct personalities , play styles, and castles. You can also bring the fun to your friends with its 8 player Multiplayer Mode, or share control over your troops/resources through the Co-op Mode. With the Castle Sandbox also included in the game, you get to enjoy building your own map and construct the ultimate castle. Put your tactical skills to the test and see if you’ll emerge victorious with Stronghold Crusader 2!