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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamecock Media Group|Retail (Extreme)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail (Collection)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|HD}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2002}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 1, 2012}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-crusader|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-crusader|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Simulation, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval, Historical, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 40970 | |steam appid = 40970 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side= 16700 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658713 | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/game.html | ||
+ | |lutris = stronghold-crusader-hd | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 7560 | ||
+ | |hltb = 9283 | ||
|wikipedia = Stronghold: Crusader | |wikipedia = Stronghold: Crusader | ||
|winehq = 2804 | |winehq = 2804 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = In 2003, the game was included in a US-only compilation with the [[Stronghold (2001)|original game]], titled ''Stronghold Warchest'', with a unique build and an exclusive extra singleplayer trail. In 2008, the game was re-released as '''''Stronghold Crusader Extreme''''' with a special executable featuring new singleplayer content and poorly received gameplay changes, but with the ''Warchest'' version of the original made available internationally for the first time. Both were updated to the '''''HD''''' version in 2012 with bug fixes and widescreen support. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/9-stronghold-crusader/ Official support portal] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game |
− | |||
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40970/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} in the original release and {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|v7}} in Extreme. The HD patch removes the DRM for both. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-crusader-hd | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4374-1 | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold_crusader | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold_crusader | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-crusader-hd-pc | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-crusader-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-crusader-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD | Steam | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40970 | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40970 | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009YKVRYU | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html HD patch] | + | {{++}} All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html HD patch], which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and Extreme content for the 2002 release users). |
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold-crusader/category/official-demos-55 GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Version differences== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader''' is the original 2002 release. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The version of the game from the '''Stronghold Warchest''' compilation (bundled with [[Stronghold (2001)]]) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader Extreme''' is a 2008 variant that includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable that contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader HD''' is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme that is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Official | + | ===Official HD patch=== |
− | + | {{ii}} The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html here]. | |
− | === | + | ===Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)=== |
− | This | + | {{ii}} This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found [https://unofficialcrusaderpatch.github.io/ here]. |
− | + | ===Skip intro video=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/move/rename video file|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\binks|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Delete, move or rename {{file|intro.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\crusader.cfg}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\Saves\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version) | + | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version)}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-crusader-hd/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release install the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release, install the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version) | + | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version)}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, FX, Speech | + | |separate volume notes = Music, FX, Speech |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = HD version only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
− | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = |
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
|udp = 2300-2400 | |udp = 2300-2400 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = 2D with [[dgVoodoo 2]], no vorpx profile is required for 2D. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game fails to launch on Windows 10=== | ===Game fails to launch on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Missing tactical powers | + | ===Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)=== |
+ | [[File:Stronghold Crusader Extreme Tactical Powers.png|150x150px|right]] | ||
+ | {{ii}} The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing at 1360x768. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-01-12}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-01-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Set a lower resolution before starting the mission. | # Set a lower resolution before starting the mission. | ||
# Change to 1360x768 during the mission. | # Change to 1360x768 during the mission. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} The steps must be repeated for each mission. | {{--}} The steps must be repeated for each mission. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Wrong scaling=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change Windows scaling to 100%.|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Windows display settings. | ||
+ | # Set scale to 100%. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = 7 | + | |directdraw versions = 7.0 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = OS X only. | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
|minHD = 850 MB | |minHD = 850 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 7.0 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 550 MHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 128 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 13:29, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Firefly Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Take-Two Interactive |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
Retail (Extreme) | Gamecock Media Group |
Retail (Collection) | 2K Games |
HD | Firefly Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 27, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | November 1, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, Simulation, RTS |
Themes | Medieval, Historical, Middle East |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
---|---|
Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Stronghold Crusader is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view, free-roaming camera and isometric building, simulation and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
In 2003, the game was included in a US-only compilation with the original game, titled Stronghold Warchest, with a unique build and an exclusive extra singleplayer trail. In 2008, the game was re-released as Stronghold Crusader Extreme with a special executable featuring new singleplayer content and poorly received gameplay changes, but with the Warchest version of the original made available internationally for the first time. Both were updated to the HD version in 2012 with bug fixes and widescreen support.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- Official support portal
- Stronghold Heaven - a fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM in the original release and SecuROM v7 DRM in Extreme. The HD patch removes the DRM for both. | |||
GamersGate | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Stronghold Crusader HD | ||||
GOG.com | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Humble Store | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Stronghold Crusader HD. |
- All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the HD patch, which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and Extreme content for the 2002 release users).
- Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Version differences
- Stronghold Crusader is the original 2002 release.
- The version of the game from the Stronghold Warchest compilation (bundled with Stronghold (2001)) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail.
- Stronghold Crusader Extreme is a 2008 variant that includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable that contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger.
- Stronghold Crusader HD is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme that is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.
Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)
- This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found here.
Skip intro video
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\crusader.cfg |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\Saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Resolutions up to 2560x1600.[1] For the original release, install the official HD patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, FX, Speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | HD version only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | 2D 2D with dgVoodoo 2, no vorpx profile is required for 2D. |
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch on Windows 10
Install DirectPlay |
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Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)
- The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing at 1360x768.
Change the resolution[3] |
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Notes
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Wrong scaling
Change Windows scaling to 100%. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7.0 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.2h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium III 550 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40970/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions - last accessed on 2017-07-05
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-01-12