The return of a classic strategy game was one of the biggest Steam Next Fest demos
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Described as a complete rework of the original game, Stronghold: Definitive Edition revives the original campaign, upgrading it with modern visuals and gameplay systems that most recent series entries have seen. Along with enhanced visuals and added voice-overwork, the Definitive Edition includes integrated multiplayer, a bonus story campaign called The Jewel Campaign, and a new Castle Trail mode that focuses on skirmishes.The demo that’scurrently on Steamfocuses on two gameplay modes, The Hidden Lookout and First Blood campaign sequences, both offering over an hour of gameplay. As a remaster of the first game in the franchise, which led to sequels Stronghold: Crusader, Stronghold 2 & 3, and most recently Stronghold: Warlords, the Definitive Edition for the original looks to be a revisit that many long-time fans have been hoping for.
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