Anno 1800
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Strategy, economic, 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.
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.
Last updated on September 1, 2017
Last Update: April 15, 2019
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GameSpot: 7 / 10 by David Wildgoose
Anno 1800 is a beautiful and comprehensive yet strangely cold Industrial Age city builder.
Wccftech: 8 / 10 by Chris Wray
Anno 1800 is a visually stunning, incredibly compelling management-strategy game. One thing of particular note is just how great and addictive the gameplay loop is, hooking you in as you watch your cities develop and expand, made all the better as you unlock and build a wide variety of buildings. There are slight issues though, with an unintuitive UI and trade system, which due to the way resources are spread around the game can be irritating. Simply put, Anno 1800 is an incredibly addictive and engaging game, with a few flaws, but nothing that stops it from being a great entry in the series.
Game Revolution: 4.5 / 5 by Jason Faulkner
Anno 1800 is one of the most fun city-builders I’ve played in a long time.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many players find the game to be highly engaging and addictive, with deep mechanics that combine city-building, resource management, and strategic gameplay.
- Beautiful Graphics: The visuals are often praised for their detail and aesthetic appeal, creating an immersive experience.
- Variety of Building Options: The game offers a wide range of building and city management options, allowing for creativity and personalization.
- Challenging and Rewarding: Players appreciate the complexity of the game, which keeps them challenged and engaged as they manage production chains and expand their cities.
- Rich Content: The game provides a substantial amount of content, including campaigns and sandbox modes, along with various expansion packs that enhance gameplay.
The main cons of the game
- Ubisoft Connect Issues: A significant number of reviews express frustration with the Ubisoft Connect launcher, citing issues with account creation, login difficulties, and the requirement of an activation code, which detracts from the gaming experience.
- Technical Glitches: Some users report bugs, crashes, and UI issues that disrupt gameplay, including disappearing UI elements and problems with saving progress.
- Steep Learning Curve: New players may find the tutorial unclear and the mechanics overwhelming, making it difficult to grasp the game's complexities initially.
- Tedious Gameplay: A few reviews mention that the game can become tedious over time, particularly regarding micromanagement and balancing citizen demands.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved Tutorial: Players desire a more intuitive and comprehensive tutorial that better explains game mechanics and controls to help new players acclimate.
- Simplified Trading System: Some users feel that the trading mechanics are overly complicated and suggest that a rework could improve the overall experience.
- Offline Play: The requirement for a constant internet connection to play single-player mode has been criticized, as it limits access for players without stable internet.
- Better Integration of DLCs: Some users noted that expansion packs do not always integrate smoothly with the base game, leading to a disjointed experience.
Summary
- Overall, while Anno 1800 is highly regarded for its gameplay and visual appeal, the Ubisoft Connect issues and technical problems are significant pain points for many players.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1427 votes. 484 players anticipated the game.
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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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