Cossacks 3

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6.5

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  1. Zogoth
    Sep 25, 2016
    3
    I loved cossacks 1 but this remake is really big piece of s**t. There is only new and unoptimalised graphics game contains all flaws from cossacks 1 and adds few more. Ai is catastrophic, game is full of bugs. If you love cossacks stay with cossacks1.
  2. ykzmd
    Sep 21, 2016
    4
    Just Cossacks 1 with average quality 3d models, everything else looks just like in the 90s. That's not enough for decent remake. Totally not worth its money
  3. Tytos
    Sep 22, 2016
    0
    Game is client-side in MP, meaning you can edit all units to cost 0 and it works in MP, so -10/10, complete **** up. This is worse then amateurish programming.
  4. kon4ak
    Sep 21, 2016
    0
    Terrible, terrible optimisation for that pretty bad graphic (worst than 8-years old Red Alert 3). Bad AI compare to ANY Total war game. I recommend that game only if you want some nostalgic feelings if you play Cossacks 2 back in the 2005. IgorDyx said that it's a remake, but it's not. And Starcraft 2 compare to Starcraft made a big leap not only in a graphics but in a gameplay and story.Terrible, terrible optimisation for that pretty bad graphic (worst than 8-years old Red Alert 3). Bad AI compare to ANY Total war game. I recommend that game only if you want some nostalgic feelings if you play Cossacks 2 back in the 2005. IgorDyx said that it's a remake, but it's not. And Starcraft 2 compare to Starcraft made a big leap not only in a graphics but in a gameplay and story. And that guy also give the Thief 2014 8/10 so it's must something wrong with his sense of reality.… Expand
  5. dimedrol_by
    Sep 20, 2016
    1
    This game rather looks like it belong to the year 2005 than 2016. The worst thing is the static vegetation - totally ruins the atmosphere for me. Water looks like something from the original Age of Empires from 90s. I lost most of my interest during the first 5 minutes in the game just because of the way it looks.
  6. Kombat
    Nov 2, 2016
    0
    Low budget bugged poor looking crap from the unperceptive eastern european developer.

    Better play Age of Empires III. In any case AOE III much better choice that THIS and quite same price.
  7. TasteTester
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    tbh pretty good, i'm super happy that all they did was revamp cossacks 1 , cossacks 2 was a failure. nothing was wrong with the old game. Devs needa learn from this more. "if it ain't broke, just optimise it." Addictive on LAN. Love the Unlimited popcap unlike many other RTS games today. The free form wall building is also fun to build cities. Must re-iterate how happy i am that they kepttbh pretty good, i'm super happy that all they did was revamp cossacks 1 , cossacks 2 was a failure. nothing was wrong with the old game. Devs needa learn from this more. "if it ain't broke, just optimise it." Addictive on LAN. Love the Unlimited popcap unlike many other RTS games today. The free form wall building is also fun to build cities. Must re-iterate how happy i am that they kept true with the unlimited popcap. Allows the game to become sort of ridiculous, especially with friends.

    AI needs some help tho.    … Expand
  8. N0ri_K1dden
    May 16, 2020
    10
    this game is so awesome, because it is... я бл не знаю как на английском написать, поэтому скажу, что игра интересная, увлекательная, багов нет, графон сойдёт, в конце концов вы же не ожидали уровень графики скажем рдр2, так что вот.
  9. SarahKerigan
    Nov 2, 2016
    0
    Looking for a good strategy game? You are in the wrong place!

    Cossacks 1 + bugs + sudden crashes + outdated visual + false advertising = Cossacks 3

    Age of Empires 3 > Cossacks 3
  10. fiesta007
    Nov 3, 2016
    0
    Сломанные скрипты, масса опечаток, вылеты, отказывающиеся работать файлы сохранений, периодически уничтожаемый прогресс кампании, отсутствие анимации у некоторых объектов, застревающая в мостах армия, не всегда адекватный ИИ соперников... вы можете найти баги, которые встретились только у вас, но не спешите обращаться к разработчикам: они игнорируют сложные вопросы и критику и регулярноСломанные скрипты, масса опечаток, вылеты, отказывающиеся работать файлы сохранений, периодически уничтожаемый прогресс кампании, отсутствие анимации у некоторых объектов, застревающая в мостах армия, не всегда адекватный ИИ соперников... вы можете найти баги, которые встретились только у вас, но не спешите обращаться к разработчикам: они игнорируют сложные вопросы и критику и регулярно чистят свой сайт от подобной «ничего не значащей мишуры».… Expand
  11. PiterNollen
    Nov 7, 2016
    0
    Cossacks 3 game. Actually, Cossacks 1 a bad remaster.

    Graphics belongs to 2005, gameplay belongs to 1998, overall quality belongs to 310 BC.

    ... I can't recommend this bullsh*t, unless you've spend the last 17 years in stasis.
  12. Mickey91
    Nov 23, 2016
    0
    Кто хотел купить и познать все прелести БДСМ уже купил, кто еще не купил - приберегите свои деньги для более достойных игр. Итак.
    Графика - убогая где то год 2005 но помноженый на безмозглость разрабов.
    Интерфейс - Делал явный недроброжелатель разрабов. Сказать что он убогий это не сказать ничего. Игровая Механика - Ну она гдето между редактором игровых уровней и словом "убого".    Кто хотел купить и познать все прелести БДСМ уже купил, кто еще не купил - приберегите свои деньги для более достойных игр. Итак.
    Графика - убогая где то год 2005 но помноженый на безмозглость разрабов.
    Интерфейс - Делал явный недроброжелатель разрабов. Сказать что он убогий это не сказать ничего.
    Игровая Механика - Ну она гдето между редактором игровых уровней и словом "убого". Построения не работают, юниты проходят сквозь предметы.
    Анимация: убогая, робо-пушки и летающие по воде корабли без волн прилагаются.
    Сюжет: Не завезли.

    Итог: Халтура и УГ от аФФтаров корявого Ждалкера. Что делать если уже купили но не наиграли 2 часа - завернуть в пакетик и акуратно выбросить в рефонд. Мир братья и сестры.    … Expand
  13. Demis92
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Disaster game.

    Stay away from this ugly piece of code. It's nothing more than low budget audiovisual mess with bag of stupidest bugs. Awful animations, some units have no animations at all, the most stupidest AI for last decade, terrible 2D environment, terrible sound effects, not working formations, sprite effects of fire and explosions, crashing MP, no ranked system in MP, etc, etc, etc...
  14. JimmyMoretti
    Nov 26, 2016
    0
    2016th Top Fails:
    1 No Mans Sky
    2 Mafia 3
    3 Cossacks 3

    this game is really bad, from each point of view, even no point to itemize, the overall quality even worse than in freeware - 0 A.D.
  15. Primarchus
    Sep 27, 2016
    1
    Очередной пример неуважения разработчиков к покупателям. Перенесли релиз из за бага в мультиплеере, но на релизе отключить его. На выходе получили сырой продукт с огромным количеством багов, проблемами оптимизации и даже активными читами в мультиплеере используемыми для тестов при разработке. При том что это не новая игра, это те самые первые казаки только с немного улучшенной графикой,Очередной пример неуважения разработчиков к покупателям. Перенесли релиз из за бага в мультиплеере, но на релизе отключить его. На выходе получили сырой продукт с огромным количеством багов, проблемами оптимизации и даже активными читами в мультиплеере используемыми для тестов при разработке. При том что это не новая игра, это те самые первые казаки только с немного улучшенной графикой, ее даже ремейком сложно назвать, скорее Remastered за который просят денег как за новую игру. Это позор для GSC Game World сделать игру которая не только сохранила все проблемы оригинала, так еще и добавить новые. Единственное из-за чего игра не упала на дно, так это фанаты которые теперь пускают слюни в надежде на Сталкер 2.… Expand
  16. Combobreaker
    Oct 15, 2016
    0
    What can I say, guys... I bought this crap in the first day... And this pile of crap is disgusting! Really, this game has nothing by comparison with 17 years old Cossacks 1 but it looks even worse! Don't look at advertising screenshots and teaser videos - they lie! the game looks terrible, it can even damage your computer! My computer showed me blue screen and reboots few times! When IWhat can I say, guys... I bought this crap in the first day... And this pile of crap is disgusting! Really, this game has nothing by comparison with 17 years old Cossacks 1 but it looks even worse! Don't look at advertising screenshots and teaser videos - they lie! the game looks terrible, it can even damage your computer! My computer showed me blue screen and reboots few times! When I asked devs, they advised me.... one moment - to clean my computer from dust LOL did you hear that??? I have no problems with any modern game!!! Stay away from this unoptimized ugly crap!!!… Expand
  17. Zergi2008
    Sep 22, 2016
    0
    The "Coksacks 3" dev team charging actual money for this software in it's present state should be ashamed to release this technical atrocity. Does this game need to run in Windows 95 compatability mode?!?!?
    Absolutely the same game that 20 years ago but too buggy and crappy.
  18. SirSerje
    Sep 26, 2016
    5
    I can't advise anyone to buy this game. After 15 years nothing changed, except graphics (bull*hit).
    Poor campaning quests, AI in skirmish mode so weak (moves units from his base to yours through direct line)
    So, you want to pay 12$ for distorted nostalgie?
  19. lhmtgame
    Sep 26, 2016
    3
    Cossacks 3 is worse than AoE 3!
    Graphic, campaign are terrible! I thought they used a newest Game Engine but they didn't. Why don't they make a brand new Cossacks instead of remake and name as COSSACKS 3. LoL!
  20. ximik
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    Only new graphics, just remaster. Old gameplay. Maybe its good for **** but NOT GOOD FOR ANOTHER PEOPLE. go to trashcan.
    Devs, write games for current time, not for 2007. its not classic, its trash.
  21. pstlvictoras
    Sep 20, 2016
    5
    hello i come with a game review...first of all you must to make somethink with that graphic optimization because is so bad...second you must to fix the zoom settings beacuse we don`t need features...third put the map size back we can`t build bulidings on small land...fourth put the multiplayer back to online i can`t wait to play with my friends all over the world...fitth fix the wall bughello i come with a game review...first of all you must to make somethink with that graphic optimization because is so bad...second you must to fix the zoom settings beacuse we don`t need features...third put the map size back we can`t build bulidings on small land...fourth put the multiplayer back to online i can`t wait to play with my friends all over the world...fitth fix the wall bug because i got don`t send error sometimes...and six sometimes i can`t select all troop with my mouse and i wandering why...that`s all bugs i found in the game hope they will fix soon...i can`t wait for this...… Expand
  22. MaxPaine
    Apr 27, 2017
    0
    Historically unaccurate, ugly graphically, disrespectfully for customers, boring mechanically, outdated conceptually and stupid overall!

    Don't buy it!
  23. P3Pri
    Sep 20, 2016
    9
    Positive:
    -Old strategy game vibe
    -Not complicated and still complex(fighting and economy tutorial in less than one hour, extremely strategical fights still possible) -Simple controls(almost everything with just the mouse) -Extremely low price -Not a lot of AI in individual troops, you actually have to think about strategic combat yourself -No complicated economy Neutral:    Positive:
    -Old strategy game vibe
    -Not complicated and still complex(fighting and economy tutorial in less than one hour, extremely strategical fights still possible)
    -Simple controls(almost everything with just the mouse)
    -Extremely low price
    -Not a lot of AI in individual troops, you actually have to think about strategic combat yourself
    -No complicated economy

    Neutral:
    -Graphics(It's not bad but nothing good either)
    -Music(I just don't like it myself so I listen to my own music)

    Negative:
    -Bugs
    -No way to change controls?!
    -Enemy AI is stupid(it's about multiplayer anyway)

    Conclusion:
    In the end one thing is important and it is: Is it worth the money? And yes, it's a lot of fun even though it has some flaws. Overall it isn't perfect but it doesn't need to be. Remember Settlers 5 for example? Settlers 5 had a ton of flaws and still was a lot of fun which made it IMO the best strategy game I ever played.    … Expand
  24. Nerocz1
    Nov 20, 2016
    6
    Do not be fooled, it is not a stand alone game. More like a remake of the firs Cossaks. I got this game as a present from my girlfriend, but i was very dissappointed. Why? Bellow are pros and cons.

    Pros: -Nostalgic value - HUGE battles - Easy to learn Cons: -AI is one of the worst ive ever see (your units don´t retaliate if someone is shooting them..) -Campaign is just a few    Do not be fooled, it is not a stand alone game. More like a remake of the firs Cossaks. I got this game as a present from my girlfriend, but i was very dissappointed. Why? Bellow are pros and cons.

    Pros:
    -Nostalgic value
    - HUGE battles
    - Easy to learn

    Cons:
    -AI is one of the worst ive ever see (your units don´t retaliate if someone is shooting them..)
    -Campaign is just a few maps where is often unclear what you should do and how to achieve it...
    - Graphics are just not good anymore    … Expand
  25. ExpertPL
    Nov 11, 2016
    5
    It doesn't seem like a good reboot, remake or whatever. It seems like they took Cossacks 1 and made it compatible with newer operating systems adding more resolution options as a bonus. If you are a big fan of Cossacks than this game is a good and easy way to play it once more, but for someone that never played Cossacks and thought this game would be a great way to get to know with theIt doesn't seem like a good reboot, remake or whatever. It seems like they took Cossacks 1 and made it compatible with newer operating systems adding more resolution options as a bonus. If you are a big fan of Cossacks than this game is a good and easy way to play it once more, but for someone that never played Cossacks and thought this game would be a great way to get to know with the series I won't recommend it.… Expand
  26. Yepp
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    Good game, very interesting and nice gameplay, graphics and sound. I play it with my brother
  27. Georgawn
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    If you like the old cossacks thhis game is the same and is awesome. If you need best graphics for enjoy the games this is not your game. If you like games like cossacks europena wars you will enjoy the game.
  28. HuntDigit
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Не треба буде звикати, тому що ігрова механіка точно така ж, як раніше. Людина сідає і одразу починає грати. Всі гарячі клавіші, що, як і де будувати і виробляти – теж збігається
  29. Clay_Van0
    Sep 27, 2016
    9
    Yes, it's finally here. Released too quick and some start up bugs? Who cares, it's here, and GSC is right on top of things, fixing them bugs and listening to their fans. This remake looks better yet feels the same, it could have used some more speed, but that's only noticeable during "Peace Time". You can Attack straight away, or use this P.T. to build a massive economy and massive forceYes, it's finally here. Released too quick and some start up bugs? Who cares, it's here, and GSC is right on top of things, fixing them bugs and listening to their fans. This remake looks better yet feels the same, it could have used some more speed, but that's only noticeable during "Peace Time". You can Attack straight away, or use this P.T. to build a massive economy and massive force and fight a battle that can last for hours, blasting away at 3000-4000 enemy units with carefully handled Cannons. There is no other game out there where you can feel that much like an army commander and in control. If your battles are short, then you just haven't found your match. NO, not a "no artillery" game where you both just camp on a hill with your gunners, but skillful positioning and use of Cannons to take that hill, climb over it, and close in on the enemy's base.… Expand
  30. KeshaCheh
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    Лучшая игра последних лет для меня! очень давно не выходило ни одной хоть немного годной стратегии, а это - то, чего реально хотелось. сначала было многовато багов, но их за пару недель подчистили. Вообще не понимаю людей, которые поставили плохие оценки, кто сомневается - посмотрите стримы, там все понятно сразу и тут же захочется играть)Лучшая игра последних лет для меня! очень давно не выходило ни одной хоть немного годной стратегии, а это - то, чего реально хотелось. сначала было многовато багов, но их за пару недель подчистили. Вообще не понимаю людей, которые поставили плохие оценки, кто сомневается - посмотрите стримы, там все понятно сразу и тут же захочется играть)
  31. Dragon_Khan
    Oct 5, 2016
    9
    After the first few patches to fix some quirks, it is a thoroughly enjoyable games and areal throw back to the golden age of RTS games. Would definitely recommend getting this
  32. Beduin
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Amazing RTS game, better than AoE, RoN, Empire Earth... (more units, better graphics, research options).
    + Strength and weakness in the abilities of any given nation’s numerous varieties of soldiers.
    - lack of maps variety (expext change in future).
  33. Mitya64
    Jan 28, 2018
    6
    Хороший ремейк. Графика слабая. Мультиплеер интересный наиграл больше 100 часов из-за него. Цена большая для этой игре. Сюжет очень скучный, я чуть не заснул. Музыка так себе, звуки получше первой части и второй, но недотягивает.Хороший ремейк. Графика слабая. Мультиплеер интересный наиграл больше 100 часов из-за него. Цена большая для этой игре. Сюжет очень скучный, я чуть не заснул. Музыка так себе, звуки получше первой части и второй, но недотягивает.
  34. Leadrathrass
    Jun 7, 2018
    5
    I enjoyed Cossacks 2 and played it quite extensively few years back. I mostly turned to Cossacks 3 due to hardware problems with running its prequel. It seems, that apart from graphics, virtually nothing has changed, as some earlier reviews mention, even bugs from part 2 and poor AI (having bought the DLC which was supposed to enhance it).
    It is a reasonable choice for those who miss    I enjoyed Cossacks 2 and played it quite extensively few years back. I mostly turned to Cossacks 3 due to hardware problems with running its prequel. It seems, that apart from graphics, virtually nothing has changed, as some earlier reviews mention, even bugs from part 2 and poor AI (having bought the DLC which was supposed to enhance it).
    It is a reasonable choice for those who miss Cossacks 2 (haven't played first part) or want to try a different kind of RTS, but I would recommend waiting for a sale. I don't think it is worth its market price, especially including DLCs.    … Expand
  35. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  36. BLOODRAINEM
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    + most of the bugs got fixed
    + challenging missions with the right planning
    + unlike other strategies, your units are using most of the resources to fight (food, gold, coal and iron)
    + a lot of units
    - poor enemy AI
  37. UncleHoward
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Хорошая и уникальная стратегия для нашего времени, я нигде не видел таких массивных боёв, где тебе также предстоит развивать свой город, экономику и изучать новые технологии. Большое кол-во фракций, разные настройки карт, но есть минус в том, что сердюков так и не пофиксилиХорошая и уникальная стратегия для нашего времени, я нигде не видел таких массивных боёв, где тебе также предстоит развивать свой город, экономику и изучать новые технологии. Большое кол-во фракций, разные настройки карт, но есть минус в том, что сердюков так и не пофиксили
  38. Isaevivan
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    I don’t know why many didn’t like the Cossacks 3. Though the game doesn’t shine with graphics, it takes its atmosphere and combat mechanics. In the absence of other competitors, this is probably the best relatively new game in the strategy genre.
  39. RomanGor
    Nov 7, 2019
    5
    Если Вам нравится постоянный спавн юнитов и отправка их в бой, то Вам сюда. Для любителей большей вариативности эта игра вряд ли понравится
  40. Beduin777
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Excellent RTS game. HD version of Cossacks Back to War. So many buildings, nations, units, research options... Multiplayer is fantastic. Recommended for old rts gamers.
  41. 2I2l1a
    Dec 7, 2022
    6
    Cossacks 3 is a combination of war, economy, army developing, building and upgrading. This RTS gameplay promises to return old fans in the golden ages of the genre and give newcomers a unique experience.
  42. Kubascibior
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Cossacks 3 is a very good RTS game in wchich u can relax after hard day in work. Nations arę pretty balanced but i recommend Ukraine because of the best shooters in early-game
  43. sanart3
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Дуже гарна гра, всім рекомендую. Пам'ятаю, як грав в першу частину дитиною. Ностальгія прям пробирає до кісток.
  44. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    May 13, 2022
    5
    I do not recommend starting the series with these games. You can't call this game a remake of Cossacks 1, they just improved the graphics. This game is nothing special. I think the fan will definitely like it, but if you are a new player you will probably be bored. I will hope that this emotional project will show itself.
  45. ponomarenko
    Nov 8, 2022
    0
    чесно кажучи деякі тупі англомовні європейці мене просто шокують. так, гра важка, але вона на те і стратегія щоби не бути легкою. загалом 10
  46. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    A great strategy game with a good level of graphics. It was very interesting to play.

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Games.cz
    Dec 14, 2016
    60
    Childhood fairy-tale might not return, but some popular games may even in their full glory. Unfortunately, also with issues in the game's unpolished code, dysbalanced units balance and half-breed campaign.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 12, 2016
    35
    In my opinion only masochists could possibly enjoy this game with its horrible AI, annoying micromanagement, chaotic battles and absurd difficulty level. [12/2016, p.60]
  3. Meristation
    Nov 14, 2016
    70
    An old game that seems proud of it, with an old school real time strategy gameplay that will appeal to fans of the genre and a high difficulty that makes it a title for seasoned users.
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