Anno 1800

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2019
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 456 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 56 out of 456
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  1. Xenon_54
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Best installment in the Anno series. The game gets incredibly complex yet starts of very accessible adds layers of complexity over time. Almost all DLCs are worth their money and offer literally thousands of hours of quality content.
  2. Paulo-Maciel
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    Anno 1800 is a beautiful, addictive game, a great city builder and good strategy game. I have played hundreds of hours in Anno 1404 and 2070. Anno 1800 brings some new mechanics like electricity and workforce management that make the game more challenging with even more complexity and micromanagement, wich can be good or bad depending on the type of games you like. The AI and diplomacyAnno 1800 is a beautiful, addictive game, a great city builder and good strategy game. I have played hundreds of hours in Anno 1404 and 2070. Anno 1800 brings some new mechanics like electricity and workforce management that make the game more challenging with even more complexity and micromanagement, wich can be good or bad depending on the type of games you like. The AI and diplomacy could also improve and there are a lot of boring quests. Add-ons are expensive and there are no good value packs.… Expand
  3. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is:
  4. Papizza199
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    One of my most played games ever! You just cannot stop playing and with 4 seasons of dlc there is endless "work" to do.
  5. Rekbond
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    One of the best city builders I ever played. The Story is great and the DLCs are too. The ship combat is a bit dull. The early, mid, and semi-late game are amazing, fun, and interesting to play. Once you get into the real late game when there is 3000+ investors the game becomes a bit boring for my taste because the game basically becomes a micro-manager simulator and the fun really slowsOne of the best city builders I ever played. The Story is great and the DLCs are too. The ship combat is a bit dull. The early, mid, and semi-late game are amazing, fun, and interesting to play. Once you get into the real late game when there is 3000+ investors the game becomes a bit boring for my taste because the game basically becomes a micro-manager simulator and the fun really slows down once you get a million factories, farms, and trade ships. overall really great game, I recommend getting Anno 1800 discounted with a few DLCs.… Expand
  6. gameking
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing. All gameplay changes in every other maps. The graphics are too good. I enjoyed soo much.
  7. H4ardDriv3
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    This game is a role-model for quality and quantitiy. It is the best Anno of all time and still playing it since the first minute it got released. Everything you want from a city builder is there!
  8. neffu
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    An economy focused gamed that finally isn't boring. There are a lot of economy games that lack the challenge. A lot of those games, you just build your city or something, without worry for bankruptcy and with no competition. Anno solves those issues by giving you AI opponents and even sparkling in some war.
  9. Minipiman
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    The most beautiful and fulfilling city builder to date, depite the shallow campaign.
  10. Pielie
    Jul 10, 2022
    8
    Hours and hours of entertaining game play contained within Anno 1800. Downside is the multiple DLC's. I do feel angered with its multiple DLC content which racks up the total price of this product. I would've given it a 9 if it wasn't for the greedy publishers. Game has a great balance across city building, war mongering, story missions, region expansion and trading between yourself and AI.
  11. Art_919
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    An excellent city resource management building game developed by Bluebyte and published by Ubisoft. The continued support of the game throughout the years with consistent and good quality communication from the developers has turned this game into an absolute must have for any city builder fans, but do beware, the game is difficult. While there are custom difficulty options which go intoAn excellent city resource management building game developed by Bluebyte and published by Ubisoft. The continued support of the game throughout the years with consistent and good quality communication from the developers has turned this game into an absolute must have for any city builder fans, but do beware, the game is difficult. While there are custom difficulty options which go into significant depth, the game can still be a challenge to a new player. But, once you're going, the game is an absolute blast, with an array of content in the base game and available in it's 4 season passes, on regular sale.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  12. Czeechy
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely addicting. The fact it is real-time while at the same time managing not to stress you out about actions per minute is very unique in the market and puts Anno into a very special place in my heart. I absolutely love setting up my supply chains across different islands to fulfill all of my workers' needs and juggling the fertilities and resource deposits of differentThis game is absolutely addicting. The fact it is real-time while at the same time managing not to stress you out about actions per minute is very unique in the market and puts Anno into a very special place in my heart. I absolutely love setting up my supply chains across different islands to fulfill all of my workers' needs and juggling the fertilities and resource deposits of different islands.

    This game is also amazing with friends, I can only wish to sample what a full 16-player game would feel like.    … Expand
  13. catbein
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    awesome game. Best of 2019-2022. Game have fantastic visual style and gameplay.
  14. premium_sauce
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This game is good! I don't care about campaign/story mode. I just play the sandbox mode. It's one of those games where... you feel relaxed..... no war.... just economy building.... even better if you turn off pirates AI... I really get immersed into it.. I would recommend reading this too if you are new or need some tips:This game is good! I don't care about campaign/story mode. I just play the sandbox mode. It's one of those games where... you feel relaxed..... no war.... just economy building.... even better if you turn off pirates AI... I really get immersed into it.. I would recommend reading this too if you are new or need some tips: https://www.reddit.com/r/anno1800/comments/mmim8h/beginners_guide_to_anno1800_tips_and_how_to_build/… Expand
  15. Titan32
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    A nice continuation of the series, unfortunately revealing itself only after the purchase of all the add-ons.
  16. Hochbichler
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Anno 1800 is the seventh installment in the long running city building real time strategy series. If you are a fan of the series, you know exactly what you are going to get with the next installment. And you would be right, and you would be glad that it is so. Anno 1800 offers some new elements to the well established series, but overall it is a good ol' Anno. Graphics is very pretty andAnno 1800 is the seventh installment in the long running city building real time strategy series. If you are a fan of the series, you know exactly what you are going to get with the next installment. And you would be right, and you would be glad that it is so. Anno 1800 offers some new elements to the well established series, but overall it is a good ol' Anno. Graphics is very pretty and the building animations are just fantastic, as usual. Music is also very good. Anno was never really difficult and mainly because of one reason: there never was any time pressure, you always had an infinite amount of time to perfect your city the way you wanted it. This time around, the developers tried to change that at least a little bit, with the addition of more aggressive rivals and pirates. It sort of works, even though each opponent has a very obvious weakness that can be easily exploited, so you really have to pick three of the most difficult opponents to give this feature the desired effect. Comparing with Anno 2205, the difficulty was also stepped up in terms of removing shared workforce and making you manage trade routes much more carefully and often. So in that way, Anno 1800 goes back to its roots, which is not a bad thing. Another thing I like is the new expedition system, which replaced the hugely unpopular naval combat minigame from Anno 2205. The expeditions are in a classic pen and paper RPG style, which is a really nice touch. There could be more of them, but what the hell. Now about the negatives. The story of Anno 1800 feels feels like it was really just an afterthought. Comparing to Anno 2205, it is underwhelming, it is really easy, does not push you to do anything challenging, or anything at all really. The various in-game menus, like the resources menu, items menu and most importantly the production/consumption menus are a bit chaotic. The same menus were much clearer and overall better in the previous installment. Some quests and events are still bugged. There are no microtransaction, but there are season passes in place, offering hugely overpriced DLCs as usual. As for the SJW elements, they are definitely present although it is nothing game breaking. In my opinion it is a problem of our civilization and not of this game. Equality of outcome seems to be the way we are going, which seems extremely dangerous and stupid, not to mention unachievable.

    I also want to mention the DLCs here:

    Sunken Treasures - first DLC adds a new European region with interesting history, one super big island (or rather a piece of the mainland) that will allow you to fully express your megalomania. A nice start: 80 %

    Botanica - Second DLC adds a new building, the Botanical Garden, which works the same as the Zoo and the Museum. It also adds some new decorations for your city. This should have definitely been part of the original game and should not cost extra: 70 %

    The Passage - Third DLC adds a new region in the arctic. Pretty cool atmosphere, although there is not much that ties the arctic to the European region. Could use more intertwining: 75 %

    Seat of Power - Fourth DLC adds a palace with various departments that give bonuses to your city. This was just ripped out of the original game to be sold separately: 60 %

    Bright Harvest - Fifth DLC adds a expansion of farms: silos and tractors. Interesting, but this cannot possible be the entire DLC: 50 %

    Land of Lions - Sixth DLC adds a new African region, with its own story, which is longer than usual, and a new special tier of European populace. I never knew how well developed and progressive Africa was in the 1800s: 55 %

    Overall the game is just what you would expect from a Anno game. Compared to Frostpunk, it is much easier, it rewards careful planning more than quick decision making, but it ultimately does not matter, because you cannot really lose. DLCs are decent but overpriced. Final Verdict: 78 %    … Expand
  17. brutud
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    I really love city builder game and have played a lot of them, Anno 1800 is clearly one of the best I've ever played.
    I have never started the story mode (I never play these modes) and I think this kind of game shouldnt have this type of playing mode.
    The best sandbox city builder in my opinion.
  18. guilhermefdias
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Besides the huge amount of contento behind paid Season Passes's, etc... the game got everything right in absolutely everything. A delight to play it, let's all ignore Anno 2250, and focus on the evolution of Anno 2070.
    1800 is a gem, and I see myself playing hundred of hours.
  19. Hamster726
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших серий Anno. С момента релиза прошло 1.5 года, а я до сих пор играю одну сохранку. И все благодаря крутым крупным обновлениям. Если Вы фанат Anno 1404, то эта игра вас точно не разочарует
  20. MerlinYorkGodvi
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Astonishing multiplayer cooperative sandbox. As a tradition for me and my friend we play a lot of it. Everything is perfect. Except Desync 40 when we are loading multiplayer game and 1 billion money limit. That actually make this game for max 5 stars, though other aspects of game are so beautiful that I can't give it less then 10.

    !Please fix these 2 problems and I shall give 10    Astonishing multiplayer cooperative sandbox. As a tradition for me and my friend we play a lot of it. Everything is perfect. Except Desync 40 when we are loading multiplayer game and 1 billion money limit. That actually make this game for max 5 stars, though other aspects of game are so beautiful that I can't give it less then 10.

    !Please fix these 2 problems and I shall give 10 userscore to Ubisoft BlueByte too    … Expand
  21. Avadon
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    With 2 season passes of expansions already implemented, most of the bugs ironed out, and a THIRD season on the way, what started as a cute yet somewhat limited city builder is now a sprawling ubergame. The sheer scale of the interactions between the different zones and expansions can make your brain hurt at times, and a full playthrough of all the content can easily last you 150+ hours.With 2 season passes of expansions already implemented, most of the bugs ironed out, and a THIRD season on the way, what started as a cute yet somewhat limited city builder is now a sprawling ubergame. The sheer scale of the interactions between the different zones and expansions can make your brain hurt at times, and a full playthrough of all the content can easily last you 150+ hours. What's even more impressive is that everything they've added so far feels essential, not just pointless filler. The only negative thing I can say is that I wish Blue Byte released more complete games at launch, instead of taking another 2 years and 200$ on the price tag to complete them. Still, I can't complain too much when all the DLC feels so high quality.… Expand
  22. Jeenna565
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    Spending + 500 hours with all DLCs
    Very good city building game, for me best Anno game
  23. Espuma
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    A truly fantastic city-builder and resource management game. Rich in detail and variety. Graphically stunning. Make sure your PC meets the recommended requirements. Certainly the best in the series. Game is updated regularly.
  24. reb0014
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    With the addition of the new land of lions dlc Anno 1800 has risen to the levels of the current greatest rts experience (which honestly is the reason its not a 10, if only i could build while paused...)

    it is both the most difficult and rewarding city builder I have ever played to this day. Its sheer depth and intricacy are awe inspiring and extraordinarily difficult to maintain into    With the addition of the new land of lions dlc Anno 1800 has risen to the levels of the current greatest rts experience (which honestly is the reason its not a 10, if only i could build while paused...)

    it is both the most difficult and rewarding city builder I have ever played to this day. Its sheer depth and intricacy are awe inspiring and extraordinarily difficult to maintain into the higher tiers as they get continually more complex as the tiers evolve in difficulty. I have put in 200 hours and despite all this im nowhere close to getting it all working perfectly. Frankly I wish that there was an even easier difficulty as they are all pretty harsh

    that being said it does crash occasionally which is frustrating, but i just cant stop. its addicting and even though i can only be cash positive with propaganda articles I just want to go in and play a little more. If you could only pause and actually manipulate your cities and build in a useful manner the game would be much more satisfying. im constantly feeling harried to make a bunch of changes, and by the time i get done fixing one thing two others have gone wrong. Plus if your at higher tiers the 2 things are actually 4 because of the downstream production effects.    … Expand
  25. TBT
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    City builder with gorgeous graphics, it's the true sequel to the legendary Anno 1404 (2009). It's bigger, more sophisticated and the last DLC Land of Lions is adding tremendous contents for city builder addicts. You can set up several cities on multiples islands and different worlds, giving you a great diversity and complexity. You manage demographics by managing different types ofCity builder with gorgeous graphics, it's the true sequel to the legendary Anno 1404 (2009). It's bigger, more sophisticated and the last DLC Land of Lions is adding tremendous contents for city builder addicts. You can set up several cities on multiples islands and different worlds, giving you a great diversity and complexity. You manage demographics by managing different types of population, which have specific needs and can operate different buildings generating various resources. This is fun, complex, rewarding.… Expand
  26. Artexx
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    In my opinon, Anno 1800 is the best game of it's franchise. The story mode is not the best, but the sandbox and online mode are amazing. A very clear recommendation to everyone. Maybe it is even the best city building and strategy game
  27. ephleft
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Love it. The sandbox mode and multiplayer rocks! Every game has its weaknesses of coursel...
  28. debtcollector
    May 22, 2020
    8
    Jumping straight from one of the earlier Anno games (1440 or something) I was pleasantly surprised to find it isn’t as intimidating to get going in this game. It starts out like most city builders and slowly develops the complexity as you learn the game. Very pleasantly surprised, and graphics are awesome aswell as gameplay.
  29. alanwaketan
    May 1, 2020
    8
    第一次完整的体验纪元。独有的产业链系统确实颇有意思，尤其是在每次产业升级的时候都得做些惊天动地的调整。其次本作的双地图系统也颇为出彩，应该是继承自上一作。算是产业链系统的一次纵向延展，让管理变得更加复杂且更加有乐趣。接下来要说的应该是本作新增的股份机制，比起毒打果然还是资本铁锤厉害。通过不停的种田积累的财富来买断对手的岛屿达到不费一兵一卒全灭对手的效果。而且期间还能获得分红。本作最让我诟病的就是根本不给予玩家任何消灭对手的奖励。无论通过任何手段消灭对手，玩家获得的都是一块空地。这就很迷离了，通过战争手段还好解释，一切都在战火的摧残下灰飞烟灭。但我明明是买断的股份呀。其次就是敌人堪称弱智的外交智商，在我几近占领某AI股份的时候，其居然宣我了。害我只能读档重来。因为上述原因我其实根本不想摧毁它，只是想不停的吸血而已。整体而言是一款十分有乐趣的作品。第一次完整的体验纪元。独有的产业链系统确实颇有意思，尤其是在每次产业升级的时候都得做些惊天动地的调整。其次本作的双地图系统也颇为出彩，应该是继承自上一作。算是产业链系统的一次纵向延展，让管理变得更加复杂且更加有乐趣。接下来要说的应该是本作新增的股份机制，比起毒打果然还是资本铁锤厉害。通过不停的种田积累的财富来买断对手的岛屿达到不费一兵一卒全灭对手的效果。而且期间还能获得分红。本作最让我诟病的就是根本不给予玩家任何消灭对手的奖励。无论通过任何手段消灭对手，玩家获得的都是一块空地。这就很迷离了，通过战争手段还好解释，一切都在战火的摧残下灰飞烟灭。但我明明是买断的股份呀。其次就是敌人堪称弱智的外交智商，在我几近占领某AI股份的时候，其居然宣我了。害我只能读档重来。因为上述原因我其实根本不想摧毁它，只是想不停的吸血而已。整体而言是一款十分有乐趣的作品。
  30. g_squidman
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    Just got a defeat screen in my first campaign. -1 point because the tutorial doesn't really explain the nuances of some mechanics very well. Just a liiiitle more information about how to manage finances would go a long way for me. I didn't understand why I lost. Still excited to try again from the beginning though.

    -1 point for the monetization. $60 for all the content through UPlay    Just got a defeat screen in my first campaign. -1 point because the tutorial doesn't really explain the nuances of some mechanics very well. Just a liiiitle more information about how to manage finances would go a long way for me. I didn't understand why I lost. Still excited to try again from the beginning though.

    -1 point for the monetization. $60 for all the content through UPlay only - or $15 a month for the UPlay membership. I just think it's a tad steep, but maybe there's a lot more content than I realize. Maybe it'll get cracked soon.

    This game is the spiritual successor to my favorite city-builder from the 90s. Games like Frostpunk and Surviving Mars have been bringing back this genre lately, but I didn't realize how much Anno truly revives it. I didn't realize this franchise existed, and I'm so excited to get back to designing city blocks with streets for all the walkers and stuff.    … Expand
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#64 Best PC Game of 2019
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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Wccftech
    Jul 7, 2019
    80
    Anno 1800 is a visually stunning, incredibly compelling management-strategy game. One thing of particular note is just how great and addictive the gameplay loop is, hooking you in as you watch your cities develop and expand, made all the better as you unlock and build a wide variety of buildings. There are slight issues though, with an unintuitive UI and trade system, which due to the way resources are spread around the game can be irritating. Simply put, Anno 1800 is an incredibly addictive and engaging game, with a few flaws, but nothing that stops it from being a great entry in the series.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 26, 2019
    73
    Once, RTS were a challenge that required quick thinking and foreplanning, never afraid to humiliate inept player. Today, they’re exact opposite, eager to please paying client. Anno 1800 is a perfect example of such strategy: good-looking, predictable and forgiving. [Issue#238, p.48]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 31, 2019
    80
    A great strategy game from a gripping period of our history which is remarkable when it comes to building. The rest of the game elements aren’t as good, but they do the the game and the authors justice. Anno 1800 is a safe bet. [Issue#295]
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