Anno games

welshdragon · 11 Feb 2010 at 13:44

I'm thinking of giving one of the Anno games a punt, my interest has been sparked by the impending settlers 7, the first of which I throughly enjoyed. Can anyone recommend which of the Anno games is the best or should I just wait for Settlers 7?

RossG · 11 Feb 2010 at 13:46

Well I have 1404 and loved it to bits. Not played hte otehr games mind you.

eekfek · 11 Feb 2010 at 13:57

you could probably pick up Anno 1701 or Anno 1404 (latest version) at a bargain price, both are superb games that have plenty of depth and limitless hours of gaming. do it !!

Anno 1404 Ocuk thread

Yamahahahahaha · 11 Feb 2010 at 13:59

Another recommendation for 1404, top game.

VoG · 11 Feb 2010 at 14:10

just be prepared to sacrifice great chunks of time to 1404, it kinda sneaks up on you & sucks you in. especially if you play continuous game as opposed to campaign mode.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 11 Feb 2010 at 14:53

New anno comming out end of this month btw

clippa · 11 Feb 2010 at 14:53

Yeah, 1404 is the ****, have at it - http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/9223809/Anno-1404/Product.html (12 quid)

Someone said you were allowed to link to other sites for games so I'll see if that link stays.

clippa · 11 Feb 2010 at 14:55

Loowi_ashley said:
New anno comming out end of this month btw

Do you mean the expansion pack, or is there a whole new game coming?

Born_2_Kill_83 · 11 Feb 2010 at 15:14

The expansion pack

RossG · 11 Feb 2010 at 15:16

VoG said:
just be prepared to sacrifice great chunks of time to 1404, it kinda sneaks up on you & sucks you in. especially if you play continuous game as opposed to campaign mode.

That's the problem >_<. Started playing the master builder scenario. Did 25 hours on that one game and i was playing religously.

Didn't know about an expansion though! Pre-order time.

apatia77 · 11 Feb 2010 at 15:44

I never played another Anno game but 1404, this game is really really good.

welshdragon · 11 Feb 2010 at 16:14

Cheers for the quick replies guys, will give 1404 a spin, is it compatable with win 7 64bit?

And has it been patched and updated as it has progressed, looks good though, looking for a good settlers type game and you're right, that price is a steal!

RossG · 11 Feb 2010 at 16:33

Works fine in 7 64. There might be 1 or 2 patches around, I've not really looked tbh. Not had a problem since install so

overclick · 12 Feb 2010 at 00:31

Actually I am tempted by this too. Kinda skint and even though its only 12 quid i only want it if suits me. I really need a new civilisation type game. I loved Civ4 (just looks a bit dated though i still play it) I remeber liking the age of empire games but i seem to hate empire total war, i want a game that is more like civ4 than empire total war, should this or settlers 7 due soon fit the bill?

welshdragon · 12 Feb 2010 at 08:33

I had a similiar quandry. As Anno 1404 only £11.98 and in stock on the rainforest I thought I would give it a punt. Have done some reading and if you buy the disc version and download the patch and install it before running the game it should rmeove the drm.....don't quote me though

At £12 what is there to lose as settlers 7 isn't out for another month and is like £27.

Deadbeat · 12 Feb 2010 at 08:50

Same price with free delivery if you really wanna play it

platypus · 12 Feb 2010 at 10:13

I liked 1404 to begin with, its pretty and the gameplay does suck you in, but it gets tiring getting everything in order for your citizens to upgrade and stay happy.

Stelly · 12 Feb 2010 at 10:26

Anno 1404 is fantastic!

Stelly

Pookie Bear · 12 Feb 2010 at 10:57

I just got Anno 1404 (digital download, less than a tenner

) and am busy installing it. Should be a nice way to pass some spare time

welshdragon · 12 Feb 2010 at 11:14

Just ordered it. Went for the retail version as installing the patch apparently removes the drm......