Review Anno 117

Fantastic presentation on Xbox Series X with no performance issues whatsoever
A great campaign, which is brilliant for the first time in the series
Controller functionality and UI are fantastic on console
Co-op, PvP and Endless sandbox extends replayability and longevity

The Roman era
The military aspect
The diagonal constructions
The importance of choices
The beauty of the sets

Campaign explained as an XXL tutorial detailing gradually all the elements of the game
Many adjustment options for starting conditions and opponents in endless mode.
Useful sorting of relevant buildings based on the type of citizen
Several comfort features such as customizable radial menu and free text search on the desktop.
Approximately 13-hour campaign with a narrative arc for the character Alter Ego and the advisor Ben...
The countryside turns into an endless game
Pleasant learning curve, as the high complexity only reveals itself as the game progresses.
Thanks to the new environmental effects, an even greater optimization margin.
Exciting specialization opportunities thanks to specialists and the protective deity of each island.
The marshes and two citizen hierarchies clearly distinguish Celtic Albion from Mediterranean Latium.
Balanced layers of population are relevant for both businesses and the military.
The moral system adds a bit more depth to ground battles.
Interesting diplomacy by the Emperor as the greatest and most influential in the gaming style.
Busy cities with ridiculous comments from the population
Grid mode and diagonal construction
Beautifully designed architecture that is largely easily readable, with cosmetic options.
Many details to discover by zooming in.
Cosmetic day-night change
The orchestra highlights very well the atmosphere in the bright Latium or the rainy Albion...
Very good German adaptation

The management and integration of the two provinces (Latium and Albion), which is the true heart of the game.
An extremely polite formula in terms of mechanics, interface, and quality of life.
The difficulty curve, perfectly measured to be enjoyable at the same time

Graphically excellent
So many small and big innovations that, together, make a difference.
It is possible to build cities much larger than before.

Exceptional city building depth with intuitive progression and resource chains
Beautiful visual presentation with standout lighting, weather and detailed animations
Strong console optimisation with smooth, responsive controls
Flexible playstyles that support economic, political or military focused if you want

Beautiful visuals and music
Lots of depth
Relatively accessible
Interesting historical period

Decisions with real weight: every political, economic, or cultural choice affects the development of the empire.
Great staging: Rome and its provinces feel alive and full of details.

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Creating and managing supply chains is deeply satisfying
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Religious system
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Cities are great to look at and nicely detailed

Very rich, well-oiled and rewarding gameplay in the long run
Overall achievement of excellent quality and impressive for the genre.
Infinite mode with high replayability
Clear and well thought out tutorials

Beautiful graphics
Loads of content
Simple and effective UI
Living world
Challenging in all the right ways

A stunning and absolutely breathtaking graphic and atmosphere, full of details.
The deep and engaging trading system is at the heart of the game.
Tactically demanding and satisfying naval battles.
Two different regions in terms of playfulness and aesthetics (Latium & Albion).
The logical and organic development of the city's neighborhoods.
The almost infinite replay value of the endless mode.
The feeling of creating a true logistical masterpiece.

Excellent management opportunities, being a very complex title with many elements to control.
It never becomes overwhelming, it's ideal for getting familiar with the genre, while still being able to satisfy the most experienced players at the same time.
Attractive campaign of 15 to 20 hours ideal for getting familiar with the mechanics of the saga, and a free mode with almost infinite lifespan.
Very high production values, being also a very polished product and offering excellent performance.

Choice between two different perspectives regarding the campaign.
The Roman atmosphere is at its peak.
Introduction accessible aux nouveaux arrivants
Introduction accessible to newcomers
Small improvements and additions allow for an enjoyable gaming experience.

An impressive technical sector that works perfectly even on older systems.
A highly improved city management and construction user interface.
Easy and accessible production line development system, ideal for beginners in the series.
The mechanisms that used to malfunction are now coming back improved and are transforming into essential tools of domination.
The architectural choices proposed since Roman times are a reference.
A central campaign that has the potential to stand out...

Comfortable, goal-oriented onboarding
Exceptional sound design
The conflict suite on offer is simple, yet deceptively demanding
The graphical scale of city building is as exciting as it is attractive
The civics management, engine-building loop is a satisfying puzzle

200 pages of guides for the successful construction strategy game
Detailed guides for Latium and Albion.
Victorious tactics for land and sea battles
two (!) double XXL posters: Latium and Albion

Good representation of the Roman Empire
Understandable production methods
Building placement has more impact.
Fine gradation of systems