Cossacks: European Wars

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

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  • Summary: A real-time strategy game set in 17th and 18th century Europe, the age of Napoleonic war and early gun combat, and similar to "Age of Empires II."

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Game Chronicles
    88
    The addition of numerous scenarios and awesome graphics make this game one of the year's best. I recommend that you purchase this game and get playing online for some of the best multiplayer action to hit the RTS genre in a long time.
  2. GameZone
    85
    Although based on the AoE formula, enough new gameplay ideas to keep the jaded real-time strategy gamer and history buff alike playing for a good long time to come. If you have the patience and time, I suggest you check out this game.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    What sets Cossacks apart from other games is its spectacular visuals and its attention to historical detail.
  4. Gamezilla!
    75
    The most innovative aspect of the game is the formations feature. Large groups of soldiers can be controlled with considerably reduced effort and the flavor of the game is enhanced immensely.
  5. GameSpot
    71
    If you don't mind another variation on an oft-played theme, Cossacks has more than enough variety to ensure fun empire building and colorful clashes.
  6. GamePower
    62
    Suffers from Y.A.T.W. syndrome (Yours Against the World). ... at least give the computer opponents some pretense of fighting with one another instead of having some secret alliance to focus almost entirely on your units.
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  7. All Game Guide
    60
    Though rich with a variety of units and resources, European Wars simply doesn’t have the polish needed to put it on the frontlines in the genre.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AndreiM.
    Jul 26, 2001
    9
    It's a great game if you have patience and you are a skilled person in tricks and can lay on massive attacks suddenly.
  2. WillJ.
    Jul 8, 2001
    9
    This game is brilliant. Its only weakness I think, is that the missions are on easy mode are too hard! I've only completed two of them This game is brilliant. Its only weakness I think, is that the missions are on easy mode are too hard! I've only completed two of them in ages, although after playing each other a couple of times, you soon get the hang of it.… Expand
  4. KurtH.
    Nov 1, 2001
    9
    You really should look into buying this game if you enjoy strategy games. It gives a sort of taste of culture, the architecture of the You really should look into buying this game if you enjoy strategy games. It gives a sort of taste of culture, the architecture of the buildings are amazing. I have never played "Ages of Empires" but I'm sure its not as good as this. … Expand
  5. AnthonyB.
    May 24, 2002
    9
    Terrific game...think Age of Empires on steriods!
  6. CheeseSteakJim
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    PROS-- Massive maps, up to 8000 units! Awesome skirmish battles, replay ability is great (still playing in 2015), fun single player missions,PROS-- Massive maps, up to 8000 units! Awesome skirmish battles, replay ability is great (still playing in 2015), fun single player missions, unit variety and technology upgrades add nice depth.

    CONS-- Bugs like troops getting stuck in terrain or going walkabouts, can be frustrating.

    Classic RTS, so much fun!    … Expand
  7. Sandro86
    May 17, 2019
    9
    I remember this masterpiece. Units were so detailed. Building the city and consequent battle seemed so delightful.
  8. Danil_Shtangeev
    Mar 17, 2019
    8
    I've spent many hours playing this game with my brother. One of the most often played strategy game of my childhood

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Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best PC Game of 2001
63
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
70
#70 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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