Cossacks 3

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 207
  3. Negative: 54 out of 207

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Yepp
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    Good game, very interesting and nice gameplay, graphics and sound. I play it with my brother
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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).
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. sanart3
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Дуже гарна гра, всім рекомендую. Пам'ятаю, як грав в першу частину дитиною. Ностальгія прям пробирає до кісток.
  17. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    A great strategy game with a good level of graphics. It was very interesting to play.

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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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