Cossacks: Back to War

Cossacks: Back to War takes you back to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In the vastness of Eurasia, Poland, England, Germany, Tsarist Russia and many other states collide, fighting for the right to be the ruler of the world. Several story campaigns show events taking place between the countries of Europe and Asia, and at the same time demonstrate the real capture of colonies. The main component is free battles. There are six types of resources: wood, coal, food, iron, stone and gold. Some is mined in mines, some is brought in by peasants in the fields. Everything is taken over by the city center, from where management is carried out. The proceeds are used to build barracks, technology research centers and fortifications, and the technologies themselves require new materials. The combat system is closely related to coal and iron: shooting units will not be able to attack without these resources. When created, all troops require gold, especially mercenaries, and food. If the first or second ends, the army dies or scatters. Units are divided into classes: infantry, navy, cavalry, artillery, mercenaries, priests and peasants. Everyone is considered a combatant except priests and peasants. Tactical superiority is achieved by the competent use of infantry and cavalry, and developed artillery leaves almost no chance of defeat. Upgraded mortars and howitzers destroy up to fifty foot units with one shot, and only artillery is capable of hitting ships from land. Peasants are needed for buildings, and priests are responsible for the speed of restoration of troops after a battle. For those players who love the era of mass armies, this game is suitable.