Stronghold
Stronghold
Stronghold est un jeu de stratégie en temps réel historique développé par Firefly Studios et édité par Take-Two Interactive, sorti le 19 octobre 2001 sur PC et Mac. Le titre se déroule en Grande-Bretagne médiévale vers l'an 1066 et propose aussi bien des campagnes militaires que économiques, l'aspect économique et le développement stratégique trouvant leur place aux côtés de la conquête, comme l'indique le manuel du jeu. Les scénarios pouvant parfois se prolonger sans limite de temps, ils dépassent occasionnellement les quelques siècles suivant cette date. Classé parmi les genres simulation, stratégie et RTS, le jeu affiche un score Metacritic de 81 et une note agrégée de 81,46. La presse a salué son approche, le Media and Games Online Network écrivant qu'aucun jeu de stratégie médiévale n'avait jusqu'alors capté l'essence et l'ambiance de la période comme l'avait fait Stronghold, tandis que TotalGames.net y voyait une combinaison réussie de divertissement, de tactiques de siège et de gestion de ressources. Certains joueurs, en revanche, regrettent que des opus ultérieurs soient moins réussis que Stronghold 1 et estiment que le passage à la 3D a nui à la série.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« This is a great combination of fun, education (you never know when you might need those siege tactics in Tesco's) strategy and resource management that is a fantastic addition to the sim stable. »
« Before now there have been some strategy games set in medieval times, but none has captured the essence and flavour of the period like the superb Stronghold. »
« Stronghold’s deft mix of economic, building, and combat challenges makes it one of the best strategy games of the year. [Feb 2002, p.79] »
« Graphics and animations are charismatic, and it is truly enjoyable to build, defend, and even siege the greatest citadel in the land. »
« For those who eat, sleep, and live strategic defense design and implementation, Stronghold should be number one on your to-get list. [Jan 2002, p.94] »
« An interesting, exciting, and fun city-building strategy simulation that will surely stay on many hard drives for a long time. »
« Aside from some interface and control issues centered around the actual building of your castle walls, this is a fun and exciting entry into the RTS market that many of you should really be able to make love to. That's right, I said make love to. So I'm a pervert, what do you want from me? »
« Stronghold is an intriguing and ‘fresh’ perspective on the civilization genre. It is filled with great graphical elements and sound, and plays well. This is a solid and enjoyable outing. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« "Stronghold HD" 2012 is a strategy game developed and published by Firefly Studios. The game offers players the opportunity to build castles, manage economies, create armies, and engage in strategic warfare. Here is a general review of the "Stronghold HD" 2012 game:Graphics and Design:"Stronghold HD" is the HD remastered version of the original "Stronghold" game. The game features detailed 2D graphics and rich environments. The details in castles, villages, and other structures successfully convey a medieval atmosphere.Gameplay and Strategy:The game tasks players with building and managing a castle. It involves strategic elements such as correctly managing economic resources, creating armies, and launching attacks on enemy castles. Players must defend their castles, expand their economies, and develop effective strategies against their enemies.Campaign Mode and Missions:The game typically includes various campaign modes and missions. These missions offer players strategic challenges at different difficulty levels. Missions often focus on building castles, managing attacks, and achieving economic success.Multiplayer Mode and Map Editor:"Stronghold HD" 2012 allows players to compete against each other in multiplayer mode. Additionally, the map editor enables players to create their custom maps, enhancing the game's replayability.Critiques and Praises:The game generally receives praise for its strategic depth, atmosphere, and playability. However, some players may mention that the graphics could be lacking, or the controls might be somewhat complex.Conclusion:"Stronghold HD" 2012 is an updated version of the classic "Stronghold" for players who enjoy strategy games. The game successfully delivers a medieval atmosphere and provides players with a castle management experience filled with strategic challenges. »
« The greatest Medieval RTS Video game, to this date no studio could top this not even firefly managed to do it. »
« The best and only real time strategy game for me. After playing this masterpiece I wasn't able to enjoy other strategy or economy games like Age of Empires, the Anno series or **** reason is simple. The balance between economy and the military part is perfect for me. All goes hand to hand. The developers managed it to create a game with a great accessability for new players, but it is also complex enough for veterans of the genre. The build mode, where you can create your own big castle is fantastic and a relaxing game experience which works perfectly for me to relax after a hard workday. The games everthing you want from conquering and defending historic castles, a great military campaign with four unique antagonists in their own way to a relaxing building mode. I played it in my youth and I am looking forward to play the definitive edition again. Simply a masterpiece and all time great for me, which keeps up with my other all time game Metroid Prime. »
« again a cllasic stronghold experience so thats good i think well aoe is cannot have castle mechanic »
« Good overall game. It is not enough complex for and economic strategy game and it's not enough good for an military RTS game. »
« Приятная стратегия. В меру сложная. Музыка очаровательна. Иногда душно конечно, но все равно игра приятная. »
« One of the best strategy games ever made, after 22 years it still rocks! - 8/10 »
« Класика дитинства, будівельна складова - топ, бойова механіка навіть для того часу насправді могла бути кращою »
