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Dawn of Discovery
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 24 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 9 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Keen Games - Blue Byte
Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy, Simulation
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: June 23, 2009
Summary
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery" and "Anno: Create a New World") Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people's distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire’s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father’s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king's empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Build and sustain your own expansive empire. Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization. Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing. Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society. [Ubisoft]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamingXP
The only negative thing to say about this game is that there’s no multiplayer mode. Apart from that I’m sure that you will spend a lot of hours playing this title.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
There aren’t enough words to describe what an incredibly fun experience Dawn of Discovery is.
Read Full Review >IGN UK
Ubisoft has delivered a game that’s been thoughtfully designed around the strengths of Nintendo’s system, delivering an experience that retains the essence and depth of the long-running series while streamlining it to offer a pacier, more accessible twist on the familiar formula, replacing unnecessary complexity with gameplay breadth.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
Aside from those minor quibbles, I really enjoyed Dawn of Discovery, but keep in mind that if you're not already a fan of real-time strategy games, this game might not be the one to suck you in, especially not on a console. It's certainly well-adapted, but the difficulty curve is pretty high, and I'm not sure that people will have the patience to go through the tutorial that's masked as a story mode. However, if you're willing to stick it out, there's a ton of depth here that can keep you busy for hours on end, and it's a great value at $30.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
A universally enjoyable game. [Aug 2009, p.84]
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
With great controls and an involving plot, this is one title that's well worth conquering. [July 2009, p.90]
Multiplayer.it
Dawn of Discovery is how every Wii strategy game should be: simple yet with a good amount of depth, this is definitely the best entry in the genre for Nintendo's console.
Read Full Review >XGN
By means of a good control system, a profound gameplay, and a good looking presentation, the game proves to be a perfect example of how well the RTS-genre can work on the Wii.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Hand-holding aside, the story mode is really enjoyable and prepares you for the rigors of continuous play.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
A very pleasant diversion and a great start for genre newbies. [Aug 2009, p.75]
Teletext GameCentral
Perfectly judged adaptation of the PC series, with just the right level of complexity and challenge.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
Although this is a scaled down version of the Anno experience we've come to know on the PC it still has enough depth to captivate us through for hours with it's appealing blend of intuitive controls and charming graphics. The controls are well adapted to the unique control scheme of the Wii and the presentation does a god job of conveying all that's going on at any given time. If you're in the mood for a fun and well made strategic experience of a less hardcore nature, this is the game for you.
Read Full Review >3DJuegos
Ubisoft brings to us Dawn of Discovery, a great adaption on Wii of the PC series. The great controls take advantage offering a good and deep gameplay. A enjoyable game in a RTS genre what works perfectly on the Wii.
Read Full Review >Everyeye.it
Finally, a deep and complex strategical experience on our consoles. Control scheme is perfect, and Dawn of Discovery shows a great variety and a nice look.
Read Full Review >Video Game Talk
Yet again, a game on the Wii that looks to be well below my level of interest surprises by focusing on the gameplay and implementing solid, intuitive controls. That it's extremely accessible thanks to the tutorial-on-steroids story mode is just another feather in the Wii's something for everyone cap.
Read Full Review >SpazioGames
If you don't hate the genre and want to escape pirates, win handsome princesses, raise taxes, take gardening experts, build cities and much, much more, make yourself a gift and buy Anno: you will not regret it.
Read Full Review >Vandal Online
Directed to a public less used to strategy and management games, Anno: Create a New World is a good game which has succeeded in adapting a very computer-esque gameplay to Wii.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Dawn of Discovery will probably be the best game to come out of nowhere in a long time. If you don’t give up on it due to its story mode, you will get many hours of fun out of this title.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
This game of exploration and city building hits the occasional rough patch, but it's a captivating adventure nonetheless.
Read Full Review >IGN
Dawn of Discovery from Ubisoft has managed to accomplish what very few other games can claim to, specifically bringing a deep, rewarding strategy simulator to home consoles.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Life
Anno: Create a New World is a pretty rare beast: a sim game with a story mode that's accessible to newcomers yet has sufficient depth to appeal to veterans. Whether you're a longtime simulation game player or just curious, you should definitely go pick this one up!
Read Full Review >GamesNation
Anno: Crea un Nuovo Mondo is a good strategy game for your favourite console. It may be not too innovative or deep, but its intuitive controls, a fresh look and a solid gameplay make it enjoyable for hours and hours.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
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.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tim A gave it a9:
First strategy game I've played on a console - that is excellent. Controls are great on the Wii.
S S gave it a9:
This game is a lot of fun. The tutorial mode is very long and thorough. But once you get past that, it's a lot of fun.
Paul A gave it a10:
This game is a profound and fun challenge. With over 50 hours of game time over the past 3 weeks, I see no end in sight. And believe it or not . .I am still in story mode!! Yes, I liek to take my time. Every time you think you have the game under control, there is a surprise right around the corner that will keep you active and thinking for horus and hours. I would be surprised to learn of anyone who can play this game for only 2 hours. The time simply warps as 5 hours can seem like 45 minutes. The complexities and timing of this game are simply incredible!
RavenX301 gave it a9:
This is a great hidden gem. It is certainly not as grand as its wonderful PC counterpart, but it still offers a great challenge and great fun. At first it may seem a bit too small, especially if you have played any of the PC versions, but as the game wears on it becomes extremely addictive and fun. I have actually found myself leaving Prototype and Infamous in favor of this game. Plus the price point is fantastic for probably the best surprise on any system in a long, long time. However I would not recommend it for kids or anyone or does not enjoy Settlers or the Civ series.
