- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Mar 23, 2003
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What it actually does is establish a higher degree of trial and error and experimentation. Unfortunately, that may turn of newcomers of the genre to this title.
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The gameplay is fun, and while I wouldn't go so far as to say addicting, is still engrossing because of the exploration aspects.
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The game shines when you focus entirely on building up your cities and taking care of your people.
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Although 1503 offers only a few modest innovations, it's still a solid example of how gratifying it is to spread your own civilization, whether it's this century or 500 years ago.
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Computer Games MagazineEven though it's a sequel, or maybe because it's a sequel, there's really nothing new here. Start with a ship of goods, three hours later you have a thriving sixteenth century metropolis crawling with busy citizens. [June 2003, p.86]
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While it's true that 1503 A.D. does have a number of changes and improvements over the original game, it's really just more of the same, but fleshed out a bit.
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Computer Gaming WorldThe dated visuals won't grab you, but the game's depth keeps things interesting if not addicting. [June 2003, p.98]
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A game that passes the time, and melds together a number of fine titles, but whose every individual element can be found in a more satisfying form elsewhere. [PC Gamer UK]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 21
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Mixed: 5 out of 21
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Negative: 3 out of 21
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RafaelN.May 25, 2003This is a supreme game.
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MichaelW.May 23, 2003One of the greatest games ive ever played....period!!!!!
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Nov 9, 2013