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Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

PC
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Release Date: April 4, 2005

Strategy, RTS, Isometric View, Napoleonic Era, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

The sequel of the award-winning real-time strategy game, Cossacks: European Wars by GSC Game World. Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars takes the action a hundred years forward, to the 19th century, when France led by Napoleon assumed dominating position in Europe. The players can lead one of six countries: France, Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Egypt, each having their unique buildings and historical units.

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Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars for PC is a sequel to the award-winning real-time strategy game from 2001, Cossacks: European Wars.

Plot

The title lets the player lead one of six superpowers (France, Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Egypt) in the turbulent times of the Napoleonic Wars (the 19th century). In total, the game features six grand campaigns that consists of around 60 missions. Moreover, the player can also play twelve standalone missions and fight ten historical battles. Over 150 types of authentic units and 180 contemporary buildings were faithfully recreated.

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System Requirements

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Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 768 MB RAM, graphic card 128MB (GeForce 3 or better), 2 GB HDD.

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Cossacks II: Battle for Europe

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe

PC

Expansion

June 19, 2006

Strategy

A standalone expansion for Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars, a real-time strategy game set in the 19th-century Europe developed by GSC Game World. Apart from six playable nations that were present in the vanilla game, the expansion offers three new ones: Spain, Duchy of Warsaw, and Confederation of the Rhine. The title also features new buildings and units, four campaigns, ten battlefields, three historical battles (including 1812’s Battle of Borodino and 1815’s Battle of Waterloo that annihilated Napoleon’s army) as well as six missions in the skirmish mode. The main highlight of the production is the extensive strategic mode called Battle for Europe in which participants fight for complete domination on the Old Continent. Apart from the single player content, Cossacks II: Battle for Europe offers an expanded multiplayer mode where we can lead new playable nations on several new maps.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars Video Game.

58%

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All Reviews: Mixed (628)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Historical Accuracy: The game is praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail regarding the Napoleonic Wars, including unit morale and realistic combat mechanics.
  • Engaging Strategy: Players appreciate the strategic depth, including the need to capture towns for resources and the complexity of battle formations.
  • Visual Appeal: The graphics, while dated, are still considered visually pleasing for a game of its era, with detailed animations and a well-designed 2D environment.
  • Nostalgia Factor: Many players have a fondness for the game due to nostalgic memories from their childhood, enjoying the gameplay reminiscent of classic real-time strategy games.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: A significant number of users report frequent crashes, bugs, and compatibility issues, particularly on modern operating systems like Windows 7 and 10. The game is often described as "barely playable" without extensive troubleshooting.
  • Limited Content: Players express disappointment with the limited number of factions and maps available in skirmish mode, which detracts from replayability.
  • AI and Gameplay Mechanics: Some users criticize the AI behavior and unit pathfinding, describing them as problematic and frustrating, leading to unsatisfactory gameplay experiences.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Save Functionality: Many players report issues with saving games, requiring them to create specific folders and adjust properties to enable saving, which should not be necessary.
  • Expanded Content: Users desire more nations to play as and a broader range of maps and modes, particularly in skirmish settings. There is a call for a remaster or sequel that includes more features and improved mechanics.
  • Multiplayer Functionality: The multiplayer aspect is largely considered dead, with players unable to find matches or experiencing significant issues when attempting to play online.
  • User-Friendly Features: Players note a lack of tutorials or guidance for new users, making it difficult for them to understand the mechanics of the game without prior experience.

Summary

  • In summary, while Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars offers a nostalgic and strategic experience with historical depth, it is hindered by technical issues, limited content, and a need for better user support and features.

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