Castles II expands on the original by changing the interface and adding video cutscenes on the CD-based versions.

You choose to be one of five feuding lords vying for the Crown. Conquering, spying, sabotage, diplomacy, whatever it takes--as long as you keep the Pope and your people happy. You have to reach 7,000 points to petition the Pope for the throne, and then you have to maintain those points for 4-5 game months to win the game. However, your rivals will attack you as soon as the Pope declares his support, so be sure you have a strong military before applying for the Papal backing.

Castle building is more efficient and easier to deal with. You can also set up pre-made castles on file so that you can place them quickly. Battles are set in a full alternate screen with the ability to place and command each unit.

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Alternate Titles

"Castles: Siege & Conquest" -- Macintosh title
"Castillos II: Sitio y Conquista" -- Spanish title

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	Castles II: Siege & Conquest
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	Castles + Castles 2	$5.99
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User Reviews

A fun uncomplicated game of middle age warfare

DOS

Andrew Grasmeder (205)

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The Press Says

All Game Guide	DOS	1998		90
PC Player (Germany)	DOS	Jan, 1993	72 out of 100	72
Joystick (French)	DOS	Oct, 1994	70 out of 100	70
Power Play	DOS	Jan, 1993	68 out of 100	68

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Trivia

The video scenes were a surprisingly sophisticated touch at the time. They are in black and white and ran fairly clean and glitch free even on a 486 DX33.

The player's guide is full of historical facts and quotations and is very thorough and easy to follow.

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This entry was contributed by Bobby Luttrull (8), Martin Smith (63361), Terok Nor (15622) and Unicorn Lynx

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