Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars vs Stronghold Crusader 2
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars brings the infamous Kane nad his Brotherhood of Nod back to once again launch a massive global massault on the Global Defense Initiative (GDI), starting that is known as the Third Tiberium War. Aside from the grand storyline, the game also offer three amazing campaigns containing over 35 single-player missions, three warring factions, Hollywood-laden action sequences and the same great real-time strategy gameply that had defined the series. Interestingly, there are some new features added, including the helpful side bar which allows you to manage your base while commanding your armies; choosing one of the many play styles for your AI opponents; as well as a more complex and in-depth system to combine units to create amazing super-units that you want.Although the game does have a multiplayer game mode, you probably won't be able to find anyone playing there anymore. So, if you do get this game, make sure that you are aware of this going in or you may end up disappointed.
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.