Forge of Empires vs Stronghold Crusader 2
Forge of Empires
Forge of Empires is a very unique MMORTS game developed by Innogames that spans across generations of human civilizations and era, from the Stone Ages right up to the future. Being a strategy game, you'll need to develop your city, the crucible of your empire; advance technologies to usher in a new age, and amass a formidable army. Command your troops to expand the boundaries of your empire by conquest through an exciting turn-and grid-based combat... or you could just buy them out via negotiation. The world in Forge of Empires can be a very hostile one - are you a strong enough leader to not only safeguard your people from invasions but also to help them achieve prosperity?Stronghold Crusader 2
Stronghold Crusader 2 returns to the desert of the Middle East right in the middle of the war of religions known as the Crusades after a long hiatus. Similar to the previous game, you'll get to play as a brutal Crusader Knight or Arabic freedom fighter as you lead your respective armies to annihilate the other in the game's fast-paced gameplay. Being a series known for its brilliant castle simulations, you can also build huge castles in the desert to house your population and to recruit massive armies to fuel your battles.There are more than 25 unique unit types, each with their own special abilities; other game modes aside from the main story-based campaigns as well as a multiplayer aspect that can house up to 8 players.
That said, the game has a lot of bugs and as such, your gaming experience will definitely be impacted. Many features that fans of the series have loved were somehow taken out of this sequel too and that had angered and disappointed a lot of the game's fans. All in all though, if you enjoy Crusades-themed games, you might want to get the first game in this spin-off series.