Cossacks: Back to War
- Release Date:2002
- Genres:RTS
- Developer:GSC Game World
- Publisher:CDV Software Entertainment
- Platforms:PC
- Series:Cossacks
Cossacks: Back to War is a standalone expansion to the real-time strategy game Cossacks: European Wars, developed by the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World and released in 2002. The game retains large-scale battles with thousands of units, an emphasis on economic management, and historical authenticity, covering conflicts of the 17th-18th centuries.
The expansion introduces two new nations - Switzerland and Hungary - over 100 new missions, and improved game balance. Back to War focuses primarily on single scenarios and free play, lacking a campaign but compensating with diverse content and deep strategic mechanics.
The game received positive reviews for its content volume, high replayability, and fidelity to the spirit of the original series. Despite the absence of a campaign, Cossacks: Back to War is considered one of the best entry points into the series thanks to its polished gameplay and ease of launch without requiring the base game.
References
Recommended Files
Strongholds Of ConquestStronghold: Crusader (2002)
Strongholds Of Conquest is a mod that completely overhauls AI castles in Stronghold Crusader, bringing them closer to historical designs. Castles now feature realistic and unique layouts, and the AI characters' performance and combat capabilities have been enhanced to a challenging level.
Median XLDiablo II (2000)
Median XL is the largest modification for Diablo II, enhancing the original gameplay with thousands of new items, unique skills for all classes, and advanced endgame content. It also features extensive engine improvements and deep character customization.
Brutal Doom 64: Veteran of HellDoom II: Hell on Earth (1994)
Brutal Doom 64: Veteran of Hell is a fork of Brutal Doom 64, aimed at fixing the original's bugs, expanding the bestiary, and adding new weapons with alternate fire modes.
Rise of the EastCommand & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (2001)
Rise of the East — a mod for Yuri's Revenge that adds two new factions: East Asia (China) and GLA borrowed from Generals, including their campaigns. New and old factions are divided into three subfactions, each with its own technologies and playstyle. Work has also been done to improve the game's visual aspects.
Better Graphics Mod For Sultim-T Half-Life 1 RTX ProjectHalf-Life (1998)
Graphics mod for improving the Half-Life 1: Ray Traced project.
BREACHDoom II: Hell on Earth (1994)
BREACH is a Doom mod that turns the game into an ultra-realistic tactical shooter. Forget about demons: you're in for brutal close-quarters combat in confined spaces, realistic ballistics, breaching doors with C4, blinding flashbangs, night vision devices, and advanced enemy AI.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall UnityThe Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall (1996)
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Unity is an unofficial remake/port of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall on the Unity engine, which makes the game compatible with modern systems and hardware, fixes old bugs, improves graphics, adds convenient features, support for high-resolution screens, mods, and localizations.