A exemplified version of the classic Stronghold Crusader Game!
The new game is by far, way harder and intense than its preceding brethren; the extreme version of the game does introduce multiple new characters that one can battle in skirmishes and in the campaign, adding more re-playability than before. The game does, however, tend to be too difficult at times when confronting the likes of the "Wolf" or Emperor Frederick; the speed by which they build and attack your stronghold is supernaturally awing. Therefore, hardcore, seasoned veterans of the Stronghold series will fully appreciate the increase in difficulty of the game, while baby faced virgin players to the expansion will face immense difficulty and frustration.
Moreover, Stronghold Crusader Extreme does not introduce any new soldier classes or building structers in any shape or form; the game simply exemplifies the older version with overly induced swarms of soldiers and perks that speed the game up by way of ones growing kingdom power, so to speak; these perks are: gaining a few thousand gold, squad of maceman, spearmen, or knights, arrow barrage, and the like. These perks certainly add to the essence of the previous version of the game, but it simply does not add enough features for me to recommend this game; one really nice addition is a large inducement of many new maps, which trully is a welcome touch.
Nonetheless, Stronghold Crusader Extreme certainly does fulfill its implication of metamorphosing the older Stronghold Crusader game with new extreme additions and perks, which only the true Stronghold Crusader fans, zealous fanatics, and veterans will fully come to appreciate.