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Dawn of Discovery

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Keen Games - Blue Byte
Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy, Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: June 23, 2009
Summary
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery") 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
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Cynamite
The controls of Dawn of Discovery are pretty good and the exploration of the beautiful world makes lots of fun.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
Despite a few minor flaws, Dawn of Discovery is a very impressive package, and overall, it provides a full-fledged real-time strategy game on the DS without cutting corners.
Read Full Review >GamingTrend
If you like strategy at all and you need a game to get you through the long hot summer nights, get Dawn of Discovery.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
A solid, lasting title that fits perfectly on the DS. [Aug 2009, p.91]
Cheat Code Central
This game is surprisingly deep, plus there's the fact that you can play indefinitely - no lame time restrictions here!
Read Full Review >Vandal Online
With simplicity at its core, Anno has returned successfully to Nintendo DS keeping all the virtues that made the last game of the series one of the most interesting strategy games in the system.
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 >Multiplayer.it
Anno is a very good handheld version of a game that still finds its real sense on PCs: the developing team substantially succeeded finding a good balance between complexity and usability, although with some minor complaints, and the title results one of the best in the genre on the DS.
Read Full Review >Everyeye.it
Dawn of Discovery is a traditional game, but thanks to an intelligent control system and a nice strategical depth, the game appears fresh and enjoyable.
Read Full Review >IGN
Dawn of Discovery for the Nintendo DS is without a doubt a high-quality game, one strategy fans should certainly lend some of their valuable attention.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
