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Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
By GSC Game World, released 1 Jan 2005
- Microsoft Windows
- real-time strategy
What it is
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars is a real-time strategy and tactics game from GSC Game World, set amid the large European conflicts of the 19th century. You command an army as one of several listed powers, including the French, Russians, Austrians, British, Prussians, and Egyptians. Battles use varied terrain and weather, but victory can also depend on weakening rivals economically, making treaties, or winning their loyalties. Its troop morale system ties soldiers’ effectiveness to leadership and supplies, with well-led troops able to gain experience. Play options include a campaign for control of Europe, history-inspired battles, and open-ended skirmishes. The game also supports LAN and internet play, both competitively and cooperatively. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, shared/split-screen PvP, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing. It was developed and published by GSC Game World and is listed for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Battles feature varied terrain and weather.
- Campaign, historical battles, and skirmishes are included.
- Treaties and economic pressure can affect victory.
- LAN and internet play support competition and cooperation.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Steam release date is Aug 26, 2011.
Who it suits
It suits strategy players who want to command large historical armies and balance combat with economic or diplomatic choices. Its listed modes also suit players seeking solo, competitive, or cooperative play.
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars offers several ways to take command, from a European campaign to open skirmishes. Its morale and economic systems add strategic considerations beyond battlefield combat.
