Lay claim to the New World in an epic saga of adventure and discovery. ANNO 1503 A.D. is a PC title that blends the excitement of real-time strategy with the depth of empire building. The aim of the game is to establish colonies and seek out wealth and power. Watch your colonies grow while establishing trade and diplomatic ties with neighbouring cultures. Engage in combat on land and at sea to protect your colonies or to maintain freedom and independence. The all-new combat system allows for much more sophisticated tactical preparation and some truly epic land and sea-based battles. Enjoy the variety and challenge of five varying climate zones while competing against computer-controlled players, including interactions with nine different cultures such as the Africans, Aztecs and Native Americans.
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Plot-driven, earnest, grave and classical in form.
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- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Max Design
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Sunflowers
- Released
- October 25, 2002
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 7.9/10 from 36 ratings.
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