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Age of Empires: Mythologies
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
(Also known as "Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery") In Anno 1701 you can experience the adventurous world of the 18th century with up to three friends, mobile and wireless. Explore, settle and expand in a completely new world. Prove yourself as adventurer and embark on the journey of your lifetime. Set sail to explore nameless islands and strange cultures, prove yourself as strategist, trader and town planner. Develop a new, powerful colony – it's up to you. Based on Germany's successful PC-Game-Franchise, ANNO 1701 for Nintendo DS is original development utilizing the unique options offered by the Nintendo DS. The island worlds of ANNO 1701 can be explored, developed and controlled solely by using the stylus. The upper screen provides all relevant game play information while the game takes its course on the touchscreen below. Three different game modes offer endless fun: a full-fledged campaign including dramatic cut scenes, a versatile endless-game-mode for free exploration and development of the island world, as well as a multiplayer mode offering competitive fun for up to four players via Nintendo WFC.
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 86
Cheat Code Central
It is the perfect title for those that enjoy games such as Empire Earth, Civilization, Sim City, etc. I've had tons of fun with this game and will continue to play it for months to come.
 82
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
The DS once again proves the perfect platform for the real time strategy genre. [Sept 2007, p.88]
80
VideoGamer
Anno 1701 offers engrossing escapism and a refreshing alternative to more aggressive gaming themes. While it does nothing new for its genre and is firmly stuck in the days of the Amiga when god games were as popular the WWII FPS is today, it is still a great little title that deserves a huge chunk of your time.
80
Pocket Gamer UK
One of the best strategy games released on DS, ANNO 1701 brings micro-management to the mainstream.
80
Zentendo
A stunning little game which deserves a US release and fast. The developers have set the precedent on developing ports for the DS.
80
Games Radar
Basically, anybody looking to build and maintain an imperialistic empire on their Nintendo DS should get this game.
80
PALGN
An ideal choice for fans of the genre, and possibly a more surprising title for gamers who are curious.
80
EuroGamer
For dedicated PC strategy nerds it might seem a little lightweight in comparison to what the desktop platform currently has to offer but, for accessible, deep, pocket-sized empire-building this is a game hard to fault.
80
Edge Magazine
In terms of the game’s central challenge, it excels at dividing the player’s attention between ambitions for continuous expansion and the manual maintenance of the empire as it stands. [Sept 2007, p.97]
77
Games Master UK
An intuitive civilisation management game that works just as well on the DS as the PC. [Sept 2007, p.84]
76
NGamer UK
Quite charming and colourful RTS, with a simple and accessible stylus-only control scheme and a fun multiplayer. Not really that much depth for hardened RTSites though. [Sept 2007, p.65]
75
IGN
Anno 1701 offers a rich, portable strategy experience. It rests comfortably on well-worn games and gameplay mechanics, but fans of the genre should find what they're looking for.
70
games(TM)
There are a couple of interface problems that mar this otherwise solid and entertaining DS title. [Aug 2007, p.117]
70
GameBrink
Dr. Cruel gave it a10: Jonathan S. gave it a6: shadowmuse gave it an8: Random One gave it a10: Michael D. gave it a10: |
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