Anno 2205
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Strategy, science fiction, economic, city builder, singleplayer
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Steam
The sixth major installment in a popular economic strategy game series, which started in the Medieval Times (1404-1701) and went all the way to the future (Anno 2070). This new title was developed by the creators of The Settlers franchise, Blue Byte Software, who took part in the development of the previous Anno game.
Anno 2205 is the next installment of the renowned series of economic strategy games, and a direct sequel to Anno 2070. This time the developers from the Blue Byte studio are responsible for the production and they have made it their primary ambition to create the best city builder title on the market.
The action of the new Anno game takes place in the distant future, which means that we will be dealing with futuristic buildings and technologies. We play the role of an administrator for an emerging metropolis; it is our main task to create the city from the ground up and lead it and its citizens to prosperity, so that we may set off for space at a later time. It is of dire importance, that you explore the cosmos as soon as possible and gather the much needed resources, since Earth does not have an unlimited amount of supplies at its disposal and has been severely depleted by humans over the last few centuries.
Because of the mentioned novelties, the gameplay in Anno 2205 takes place on two different planes; we start off on the surface of our home planet and later on expand to the moon, where we establish a human colony. The inhabitants of Luna will collect resources for the rest of our civilization, which will then be transported and processed on the planet and used to expand our metropolis on the globe’s surface, as well as the colony on Earth’s natural satellite.
The developers have prepared a wide range of available structures, including both residential and industrial buildings, each of our facilities upgrades on its own over time; however, the Blue Byte studio has also made it possible for us to upgrade our constructions on our own account through adding various modules.
The new Anno title offers a simultaneous gameplay model, which was also featured in the newest installment of the SimCity series, the mechanic allows the gameplay to be conducted simultaneously on several maps, both in space and on the planet’s surface.
Apart from the several novelties, the gameplay remains largely unaltered in comparison to the previous Anno games, especially the fans of the previous installment – Anno 2070 – will feel right in their element whilst playing the brand new Blue Byte production.
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[1:05] Anno 2205 DLC Frontiers launch trailer
[1:10] Anno 2205 Tundra DLC - trailer
ACG: by Jeremy Penter
IGN: 7 / 10 by T.J. Hafer
Anno 2205 is an engaging and strategic city builder with a forgettable story and too little motivation beyond profit.
Post Arcade (National Post): 8 / 10 by Scott Lilwall
If you're a long-time fan of the series though, you'll probably be a bit put off by some of the changes and a very real drop in difficulty. It likely won't be enough to knock your favourite version of the series off of your hard drive, but at least it could sit comfortably beside it.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many players find the game to be enjoyable and satisfying, especially if they appreciate city-building mechanics and the Anno series' traditional gameplay.
- High-Quality Graphics: The game is praised for its beautiful visuals and aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience.
- Complex Supply Chains: Players enjoy the intricate supply and demand mechanics that allow for deep strategic planning.
- Endless Possibilities: The game offers a vast array of options for city building and expansion across multiple maps, including space.
- Polished Experience: Many reviews highlight the game's high quality and polish, with smooth gameplay and quick loading times.
- Variety in Content: Players appreciate the numerous activities and challenges available, keeping the game fresh and engaging over time.
The main cons of the game
- Lack of Depth in Strategy: Some players feel that the removal of certain mechanics (like setting up merchant ship routes) has simplified the game too much, reducing strategic complexity.
- Always Online Requirement: A significant number of users express frustration with the game's always-online nature and the need for Uplay, which detracts from their enjoyment.
- Combat Mechanics: The naval combat is considered less impactful and engaging, as it occurs on separate maps and does not influence the main economy.
- Limited Replayability: The lack of random map generation means that players may find replaying the game to be less appealing.
- Missing Features: Many players miss features from previous titles, such as ecological elements and multiplayer options.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Multiplayer Mode: Many reviews indicate a desire for a multiplayer feature, similar to earlier titles in the series.
- Localized Language Options: Some players wish for additional language support, particularly for non-English speakers, to enhance immersion.
- More Complex Economic and Political Systems: Users miss the intricate island politics and resource management systems present in earlier Anno games.
- DLC Content: Suggestions for additional content or expansions, such as new planets or more varied missions, are noted.
- Variety in Combat: Players desire more engaging and varied combat mechanics that would integrate better with the overall gameplay.
Summary
- Overall, while Anno 2205? has many strengths, particularly in its graphics and core gameplay, it also faces criticism for its simplifications and lack of certain beloved features from previous entries in the series.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 520 votes. 139 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
Anno Series
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 2205 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Ubisoft Blue Byte
Publisher: Ubisoft
Anno 2205 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5 750 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForc GTX 460/Radeon HD 5870 or better, 35 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz/AMD FX 4100 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 680/Radeon HD 7970 or better, 35 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/10 64-bit
Anno 2205 launched on PC
Anno 2205 is now out. The sixth installment in a popular city builder series launched on PC and got some positive reviews. Soon the game will receive two expansion packs.
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November 3, 2015