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Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat. Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the…

82 8 June 2007 ESRB E

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery is a real time strategy (rts) developed by Keen Games, released 8 June 2007 on Nintendo DS.

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What Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery is

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by Keen Games and released in 2007. It was published by Disney Interactive Studios. It is available on Nintendo DS only. It carries an ESRB E age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat. Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the globe to explore, trade, and learn technologies to expand your empire and to make your own history. Meet the Orient! Build your own settlement and get to know the culture and technologies of the Orient. Create huge metropolises! Build a unique seaside with the harbor system and shape the character of your new city with alleyways, city walls, and castles. Personalize the way you play! Configure the interface to fit your own personal needs. Create your own adventures in the Dawn of Discovery…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

How it was received

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery holds a critic score of 82 out of 100. That places it above 76% of the 612 rated real time strategy (rts) games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2007 averaged 64, so it scored 18 points above the year average.

What it launched against

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery launched on 8 June 2007, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and The Darkness. All of them reviewed better.

Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, The Darkness.

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Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery — frequently asked questions

When did Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery come out?
Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery was released on 8 June 2007 for Nintendo DS.
Does Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery have multiplayer?
Yes. Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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