Anno 1800
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Strategy, economic, RTS, Colonization, city builder, 19th century, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Another installment in the popular economic strategy game series published by Ubisoft and developed since 2011 by Blue Byte Software - Ubisoft's subsidiary studio known for working on The Settlers series. Like the previous installments in the Anno series, set across various centuries of human history, in Anno 1800, the player assumes the role of a steward tasked with establishing a prosperous metropolis.
Last Update: April 15, 2019
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[1:45] Anno 1800 console launch trailer
PC Gamer: 84 / 100 by Rick Lane
Anno 1800 is a rich and sumptuous city-builder, easily the grandest and deepest Anno to date. Its early game is a wonderfully relaxing experience, while the later stages will have you scratching your mutton-chops and happily stretching your braces in equal measure.
Gaming Nexus: 8.5 / 10 by Jason Dailey
Anno 1800 is one of the most addictive city builders that I've played on console, full of gameplay intricacies that create an intoxicating experience. With so many moving parts, it suffers a bit from the typical PC-to-console control issues that plague the genre, but I doubt that will stop you from spending hours building an empire.
IGN: 8.1 / 10 by Charles Singletary
Anno 1800 returns to the roots of the real-time colony-builder series and delivers intimidatingly complex gameplay that's as marvelous as it is beautiful.
The main pros of the game
- Beautiful Graphics: Many users praised the game's stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience.
- Engaging Gameplay: The gameplay is described as addictive, with a complex economic system and numerous city-building options that keep players invested.
- Depth and Variety: The game offers a rich and detailed city-building experience with diverse mechanics, including resource management, trade routes, and diplomacy.
- Multiplayer and Co-op Features: Players appreciate the ability to play cooperatively, managing a shared empire, which enhances the social aspect of the game.
- Rich Content: The game includes a substantial amount of content, with many players enjoying the various DLCs and expansions that add to the gameplay experience.
The main cons of the game
- Ubisoft Connect Issues: Many reviews highlight frustrations with the Ubisoft Connect launcher, citing problems with accessing the game, frequent crashes, and complicated account management.
- Steep Learning Curve: New players often find the game challenging to learn due to its complexity and the amount of micromanagement required.
- Micromanagement: Some players feel overwhelmed by the level of micromanagement needed to maintain cities and manage resources effectively, which can detract from enjoyment.
- AI Limitations: The AI behavior is often criticized for being unrealistic and overly aggressive, reducing the strategic depth of gameplay.
- Pacing Issues: Players noted that the game can feel slow at times, with long waits for resources and building completions that can lead to a grind.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Better Automation: Users expressed a desire for more automation options to reduce the micromanagement burden, particularly in trade and resource management.
- Active Pause Feature: Many players wished for a feature that allows them to pause the game while managing their cities, making it easier to strategize without the pressure of real-time gameplay.
- Improved AI: There are calls for a more nuanced and intelligent AI that behaves in a more realistic manner, enhancing the strategic elements of the game.
- Comprehensive Tutorial: Players indicated that the lack of a thorough tutorial or manual makes it difficult for newcomers to grasp the game's mechanics, leading to frustration.
- Trade History Tracking: Some users suggested a feature to track active trades, which would help players manage their economic strategies more effectively.
Summary
- Overall, while Anno 1800 is well-regarded for its depth and visual appeal, its enjoyment can be significantly impacted by technical issues related to the Ubisoft launcher, a steep learning curve, and the need for more automation and improved AI.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1422 votes. 484 players anticipated the game.
Anno 1800 Description
Anno 1800 is another installment in the popular economy strategy series developed by Blue Byte Software – Ubisoft's subsidiary studio. The game is available on PC and, as the title might suggest, is set in the period of industrial revolution – a time of grand geographical and scientific discoveries, as well as the ever-present industrialization.
Mechanics
Like the previous installments in the Anno series set across different centuries, in Anno 1800, a player assumes the role of a steward tasked with establishing a prosperous metropolis. One begins with a minor settlement inhabited by a handful of subjects, who have to gather resources, erect new buildings, and create complex trade relations allowing for the fast development of the city infrastructure. All the excess resources can be traded for the goods one currently needs the most.
A player should remember to tend to the needs of the settlers and properly balance the budget, which at times of crisis can be patched up with trading the goods and increasing taxes – this, however, results in the decrease of population's happiness level. Diplomacy is also an important aspect of the game, as it allows a player to establish various relations, enter alliances, and wage wars with the neighboring states.
Game modes
The PC release of Anno 1800 offers the single player story campaign, a free play mode, and an elaborate multiplayer mode.
Technical aspects
Anno 1800 features high-quality visuals. The developers have designed detailed elements of both infrastructure and environment – each production process can be observed by players from up close in order to check, e.g. the progress of production in the local steelworks.
Misc.
The game's premiere coincided with the series' anniversary – the franchise has been started in 1998 with Anno 1602 and since then, the series has been expanded with a number of full-fledged installments and spin-offs developed for various platforms.
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A series of real-time economic strategies in which players build resilient cities in different realities and time periods. Since 2007, the brand has been owned by Ubisoft, and over the years its development has been handled by various development studios, led by Max Design, Related Designs and Ubisoft Blue Byte.
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Anno 1800 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 16, 2019
PlayStation 5 March 16, 2023
Xbox Series X/S March 16, 2023
Developer: Ubisoft Blue Byte
Publisher: Ubisoft
Anno 1800 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-6350 3.9 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon R9 285 or better, 60 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 480 or better, 60 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1/10 64-bit
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