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Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKeen Games
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Keen Games and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a strategy game.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Keen Games also made Anno: Create A New World for the DS.

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Funds0228532C 3B9AC9FF
Infinite Wood122855D0 0000270F
Infinite Stone122855D8 0000270F
Infinite Iron122855E0 0000270F

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Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery walkthroughs & guides

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Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery FAQ

When did Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery come out on the DS?

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery?

It was developed by Keen Games and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery multiplayer?

Yes. Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery supports up to 2 players.

How long does Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery take to play?

As a strategy game, Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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