Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 vs Stronghold Crusader 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 brings us back to the alternate timeline, this time in 1972 and World War III is starting. The Russians invade the USA, from both coasts and Mexico and begin a campaign that will end freedom forever. In this stunning sequel you get to pick which side you fight for, the Allies or the Russians and enjoy a campaign filled with action and tactical battles like never before. Will you fight for freedom, or dominate the world for your Premier?Here you have the gameplay that made Command & Conquer great, blended with a thrilling storyline and the need to balance your forces. Fight with your strengths and use the enemies weaknesses against them, as each side has its up and downsides. Choose your side, play with friends and enjoy a brilliant game where you determine the fate of the known world.
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.