Cossacks and Cossacks2

**Efrem** · 04-22-2005, 00:34

Cossacks 2 is on sale in perth, haven't checked in local stores now I'm back in sydney, but it should be here, and I shoudl be getting it.

**doc_bean** · 04-25-2005, 21:13

There is a Cossacks2 demo available for download now.

**doc_bean** · 04-25-2005, 22:56

It doesn't seem to work on my PC, it asked me to alter something in my bios, but it still doesn't work after I did that

**TheSilverKnight** · 04-26-2005, 00:33

Originally Posted by doc_bean

There is a Cossacks2 demo available for download now.

Where did you download the demo?

**Efrem** · 04-26-2005, 01:11

www.wargamer.com follow the links.

**Aurelian** · 04-26-2005, 05:14

I liked the original Cossacks for the theme and the units. A lot of creativity went into those areas of the game. Building graphics were also interesting.

Unfortunately, most of the game was a resource rush, and all the factions behaved very similarly in terms of build strategies.

I did like the way that Cossacks allowed you to group individuals into units with officers. Unfortunately, the whole process was cumbersome. The game could have allowed you to assign an officer to a building (or vice versa) and had units automatically join his unit. Instead, you had to micromanage your troops into a convenient field and put everyone together manually.

AI was also a bit weak, particularly in the historical scenarios. With a bit of scouting, you could always maneuver your force completely around an enemy 'ambush' or position without the enemy reacting in the slightest to your maneuvers. Very scripted action.

I'm not sure if any of the sequels dealt with these issues.

While I had fun with Cossacks when it came out, it really was just a resource management game. Perhaps Cossacks 2 might be better if it took off some of that load and introduced other game play elements.

I will say that playing Ukrainians and Poles was good fun just for the unit choices.

**Efrem** · 04-27-2005, 10:13

Originally Posted by Aurelian

I liked the original Cossacks for the theme and the units. A lot of creativity went into those areas of the game. Building graphics were also interesting.

Unfortunately, most of the game was a resource rush, and all the factions behaved very similarly in terms of build strategies.

I did like the way that Cossacks allowed you to group individuals into units with officers. Unfortunately, the whole process was cumbersome. The game could have allowed you to assign an officer to a building (or vice versa) and had units automatically join his unit. Instead, you had to micromanage your troops into a convenient field and put everyone together manually.

AI was also a bit weak, particularly in the historical scenarios. With a bit of scouting, you could always maneuver your force completely around an enemy 'ambush' or position without the enemy reacting in the slightest to your maneuvers. Very scripted action.

I'm not sure if any of the sequels dealt with these issues.

While I had fun with Cossacks when it came out, it really was just a resource management game. Perhaps Cossacks 2 might be better if it took off some of that load and introduced other game play elements.

I will say that playing Ukrainians and Poles was good fun just for the unit choices.

I have Cossacks 2 and so far am really enjoying it. A totally tactical experience. For me the only improvement would be a limit to a certian amount of units. I haven't given the campaign a go yet.

**TheSilverKnight** · 04-28-2005, 00:27

Originally Posted by Efrem

I have Cossacks 2 and so far am really enjoying it. A totally tactical experience. For me the only improvement would be a limit to a certian amount of units. I haven't given the campaign a go yet.

Is there a Waterloo historical battle, Efrem?

and what about the skirmish maps? Are they any good?