Anno 1800 Reviews

Anno 1800 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Apr 17, 2018

Anno 1800 could have been any one of a hundred shades of mediocre, and I would have had a much lighter, breezier time talking about it. But whether I end up adding it to my list of perennial must-plays, or retiring it in despair at the whimsical capering of Captain Bumeggs, it’s an undisputed heavyweight, and an experience I’d recommend to anyone.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2019

Anno 1800 successfully delivers a fantastic city management game worthy of the dozens of hours you will most likely put into it.

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8.7 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2019

As seventh entry in the series, Anno 1800 plays to all the strength of its predecessors and adds even more content. Some of those additions may be a little off, but in overall this may be the strongest classic Anno title yet.

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8.1 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2019

A gorgeous-looking, extremely polished city builder that offers a relaxed experience with light RPG, diplomatic and combat elements.

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Apr 14, 2019

Will satisfy your strategy game hunger.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2019

The foundations of Anno 1800 are solid, and the game offers a diversified experience. Going back to the roots was a crucial decision, and I can say, with all certainty: this is one of the best strategy games of 2019. It’s been a long while since we had such a lovely and absorbing game to play.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2019

Anno might have gone backwards in time, but don't let that fool you. This is a step forward in terms of management and keeping players thinking and responding to multiple issues all at once. Settlements look vibrant and alive, with the music helping you while away the hours (until the narrator reminds you it might be time for a break)

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
84 / 100
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 is a rich and sumptuous city-builder, easily the grandest and deepest Anno to date. Its early game is a wonderfully relaxing experience, while the later stages will have you scratching your mutton-chops and happily stretching your braces in equal measure.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 nails its gameplay loop with aplomb while adding plenty of new features to expand it further. From the grand aesthetic to the rich atmosphere and gameplay depth, Blue Byte's latest is a return to form for the franchise.

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PCGamesN
Top Critic
7 / 10
Apr 15, 2019

A vibrant snapshot of the Victorian era that's bustling with character, but doesn't explore the intriguing, seismic politics of the period.Robert Zak

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8.1 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

A city builder well worth visiting.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 brings back the serie to the roots and it is one of the best episodes.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 is a rich city-builder with a staggering amount of depth. Although the tutorials could be clearer and more detailed, there's an impressive and addictive game here for those willing to give it the requisite time and patience.

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Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 is a return to Blue Byte and Ubisoft's long-running city-building franchise. Sadly, a number of flaws prove to be detrimental to an enjoyable voyage.

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80 / 100
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 is a great example of mixing tycoon, diplomatic and warfare gameplays. It offers a simple and deep gameplay at the same time.

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Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 brings its hybrid of city-building, trade, and diplomacy to the Industrial Revolution with a show of technical brilliance, but it's hindered by a cumbersome interface and other quality-of-life issues.

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8.7 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

Anno 1800 might be the best 4X game since Civ 6 and definitely has brought back the series' glory.

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GameWatcher
Bogdan Robert Mateș
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

Increasingly complex yet approachable, Anno 1800 is an excellent entry in the long-running city building series that both challenges but also leaves space to admire one's handiwork.

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GameSpace
Jatobi
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

Anno 1800, the latest installment in the Anno series is not just another City Builder. It's a great addition to the genre and the series. With new mechanics, great graphics design, and a fantastic soundtrack, there's not much to dislike about the game. If you're a fan of city builders, you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of Anno 1800. Prepare to lose a lot of your spare time, you're going to sink a lot of time into this game!

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4.5 / 5.0
Apr 16, 2019

Often in strategy titles there is the want for more. More building types, more resource types, more of everything. Anno 1800 has all of that depth from the very beginning with so many types of buildings there is an amazing balancing act to make. With chains of production to make, such as potato farms which supply schnapps brewers, there is plenty of thinking to be done. This is a game many would refer to as a time sink, yet it is one I'd happily pour hours into. The futuristic titles had lost their way somewhat, but Anno 1800 firmly steers the series back on track!

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