Cossacks 3

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 207 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 42 out of 207
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  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. 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)
  4. 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.
  5. Yepp
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    Good game, very interesting and nice gameplay, graphics and sound. I play it with my brother
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. sanart3
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Дуже гарна гра, всім рекомендую. Пам'ятаю, як грав в першу частину дитиною. Ностальгія прям пробирає до кісток.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    A great strategy game with a good level of graphics. It was very interesting to play.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  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. 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?
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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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