Dawn of Discovery

 Wii
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2009
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Eurogamer
    70
    Mostly, this is a relaxing Sunday-afternoon game, and good at either accompanying the digestion of a roast dinner or the slow exorcism of a hangover.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best Wii Game of 2009
70
#70 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
60
#60 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. NorwayGamer
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    Such a fantastic hidden gem for the Wii. it definitely went under my radar for years, even though I really like these Ubisoft strategy games.Such a fantastic hidden gem for the Wii. it definitely went under my radar for years, even though I really like these Ubisoft strategy games.

    You can either follow the story - which also cleverly serves as the game's tutorial, or you can just create your own little adventure, and there are several customizable options to choose from: if you want natural disasters to occur on your island or not, how much money & resources you want to start with, how advanced you want your civilization to get, etc..

    The graphics are colorful, the music is exhilarating, and it's just a really fun experience to create your own little society on these small islands. Recommended!    … Full Review »
  2. iplaywiigames
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    Finally, I found a Wii game that I love! I'm an adult and I haven't yet played through all the features this game has to offer, especiallyFinally, I found a Wii game that I love! I'm an adult and I haven't yet played through all the features this game has to offer, especially outside of the story mode, but just from my initial week's experience of playing this game for hours in the evening at a time, so far this game is such a keeper! Definitely more for adults and teens than young children, as reading and thinking is required. This game is cool because the cut scenes do not get in the way of overall game play. You can skip, or actually sit back and enjoy them as you're doing tasks. I also love this game is not mini-game oriented. You feel like you play in a big overall quest, and complete objectives to get to something greater. Graphics are cute, and not overwhelming, but not cheap either. Music is excellent!!! Best I've ever heard from any Wii game I've played so far. Why? You hear good woodwind instruments in upbeat catchy tunes. How often does that happen anymore? I rest my case on that, but anyway the voice acting is also quite good and makes you become more compelled to the otherwise silly characters. I love that this game is not gore-filled and violent. It is not a non-violent game, but it does a good job to keep it mild. And overall, the game has lots of content that keeps you wanting to play. You don't start with ships right away, but you get them eventually, and even battle ones you can put soldiers on! It takes quite some time to learn how the wii controls work for an army or in steering your ships clear of the enemies. You definitely need to have a well working wii remote in order to enjoy this game. But, I am very impressed! It's sort of like a Sim City game where the goal is to raise a strong population, and the discovery element is when you unlock parts on a map to get to new places. I don't think the name of this game is quite appropriate and does right justice for it. You discover things as you go along in this game, but overall, especially in story mode, you do a lot of defending and saving. Please help the people from starving, from being attacked, etc. Maybe Save the Village would be a more accurate, although probably less marketable name. I would say it has enough content worthy of a $20 purchase, however, I was lucky and found it at my local store for quite a bargain!… Full Review »
  3. TimA
    Sep 12, 2009
    9
    First strategy game I've played on a console - that is excellent. Controls are great on the Wii.
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