Anno 1503 Review: A Medieval Strategy Classic Reborn

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Released in 2001 by Blue Byte and published by Sunsoft for the PC platform, Anno 1404 (also known as Anno II - The New World outside of Germany) is a city-building game set in medieval times. As with its predecessors, players take on the role of an ambitious merchant seeking to build up their own trading empire through strategic resource management and base construction.

Gameplay revolves around gathering resources from mines, forests, and farms while constructing buildings such as homes for workers, barracks for soldiers, and warehouses for storing goods. Players must balance production with demand by ensuring there is always enough food on hand without overproducing which can lead to spoilage. As your empire grows so too will its needs requiring you invest in new infrastructure like roads connecting different parts of town.

The game also features a robust economy system where supply and demand play key roles determining prices for goods traded between cities across Europe - allowing astute business minds plenty opportunities make profits! On top of managing finances, players must also defend their city against AI controlled armies who seek nothing more than pillage & plunder all they can carry back home.

Graphically speaking Anno 1404 holds up surprisingly well even today thanks largely due to its charming low-res graphics style which gives everything a nostalgic feel. Sound effects are equally fitting with horse-drawn carts clattering along cobblestone streets accompanied by the distant clang of hammering on metalworkshop floors adding atmosphere throughout gameplay sessions.

Overall, Anno 1404 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a relaxing yet engaging experience filled with strategic decision making and economic management all set within richly detailed medieval environments - highly recommended!

Rating: 8/10

Anno 1503 review