What I Love: Fast-Paced Gameplay: The game strikes a perfect balance between macro and micro-management, keeping you constantly engaged. Resource Management and Upgrades: With numerous resources to gather and upgrades to research, there's always something to work on, adding depth to the gameplay. Unit Variety and Buildings: The wide range of units, buildings, and upgrades makes every match feel unique and challenging. Artillery and Naval Warfare: Ships, cannons, mortars, and howitzers bring a new dimension to the battlefield, offering exciting tactical opportunities. What Could Be Improved: Unlimited Resources: While managing resources is fun, their infinite nature can take away from the challenge of maintaining a sustainable economy. AI Performance: The AI feels lackluster at times, which could detract from the experience for those who enjoy tough opponents. Lack of Variety Without Mods: Although there are many nations, the gameplay can feel repetitive without mods like Mod1 to add more flavor. Final Thoughts: Despite these minor drawbacks, Cossacks: Back to War remains one of my all-time favorites. I've spent thousands of hours enjoying its deep mechanics and nostalgic charm since my childhood. For me, it’s an easy 5/5—a must-play for RTS fans!
Game is intriguing, keeps you busy for days. It reminds of Civ V or Heroes III where I'd just say "Okay one more day and I go to bed" and it's suddenly 4 AM! The only difference is here you're playing against the harsh Mars environment and your own bad decision. And trust me... you will have plenty of bad decision. To get a grip of the game make sure you go through the training and don't start with 500% or more difficulty unless you know what you're doing.
