Stronghold Crusader 2 vs Total War Arena
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.
Total War Arena
Total War Arena is a unique arena-based real-time strategy game that lets you enjoy the thrill of medieval warfare in a multiplayer setting. The game pits teams of players, each controlling 3 battalions of troops that they have customized themselves, against each other on beautifully-designed maps in hopes of capturing the other side’s base.Featuring an in-depth and strategic gameplay where team coordination, troop formations and clever planning are the keys to victory, Total War Arena is a free-to-play title that will definitely make its "parent franchise" proud! Aside from epic battles, the game also has plenty of units and unit upgrades for you to unlock. The same goes for the various commanders they have to offer for each of the four major civilizations - Rome, Greece, Carthage and the Barbarian hordes.
Not to mention, the game is published by Wargaming who, by today's standards, have perhaps the most fair matchmaking system there is in competitive gaming. The game itself is fair to the free-to-play players as well since everything in the game, aside from cosmetics, can be purchased using either game currency or premium cash.
So, if you're an avid real-time strategy gamer, Total War Arena is like a dream game come true! So, what are you waiting for? Take command of your own battalions and work with your team to dominate the battlefield!