Anno 1602 History Edition

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Anno 1602 History Edition is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Ubisoft Mainz and was released on April 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Anno 1602 History Edition" is a updated version of the original Anno 1602 game, featuring enhanced graphics capabilities up to 4K, improved multiplayer functionality, and full save compatibility. The expansion "New Islands, New Adventure" offers more than 40 new scenarios, 200 new islands, and AI improvements. Additionally, this edition includes bonus content such as a soundtrack, wallpaper, and a company logo for Anno 1800.

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Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Anno 1602 - History Edition successfully modernizes a classic game while preserving its core mechanics, offering a satisfying blend of city-building and economic strategy.
The game features beautiful music and a relaxing pace, making it enjoyable for both nostalgic players and newcomers alike.
The gameplay encourages thoughtful expansion and resource management, rewarding players for careful planning and organization.

The requirement to use Ubisoft Connect for launching the game has caused significant frustration among players, with many experiencing issues related to authentication and connectivity.
The user interface and tutorial systems feel outdated, leading to confusion and difficulty for new players trying to understand the game's mechanics.
Some missions can be overly prescriptive, making it challenging to progress without trial-and-error or external guides, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, featuring calm, period-inspired tracks and classical pieces that encourage extended play sessions. Users appreciate the seamless transition between ambient music and battle themes, although some note that repetitive tracks can occur during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered exceptional and a significant draw for both new and returning players.
- “The music is beautiful, the progress is satisfying, the pace is perfect!”
- “Audio design complements this atmosphere with calm, period-inspired music and ambient sounds that reinforce the game’s relaxed but focused pace, encouraging long play sessions built around steady progress rather than constant tension.”
- “After many years still worth playing, even if only to hear its exceptional soundtrack :)”
- “The music switches to battle music when you fight, but it goes back to the first track afterwards, so I often get stuck at the first few pieces, just because some pirates keep harassing my ships.”
- “But this only happens if you play the soundtrack sequentially, instead of shuffle.”
- “10 euros is a steep price though but it has music added in from newer titles and modern resolution support.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this history edition retains the core mechanics and deliberate pacing of the original colonial-era city builder, offering a rich and strategic experience across diverse islands. While some players note issues with the user interface and hidden mechanics, the game runs smoothly on modern systems and provides hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay, appealing to both nostalgic fans and new players alike. Overall, it successfully preserves the essence of a timeless classic while introducing technical enhancements.
- “The gameplay centers on exploration and careful expansion across an archipelago of islands, each offering different resources and strategic possibilities.”
- “Timeless classic, allows for hundreds of hours of gameplay.”
- “Nevertheless, once you're in, you'll find the rich, strategic gameplay that has made 'Anno 1602' a beloved classic in the genre.”
- “Terrible UI & hidden mechanics.”
- “Instead, players get punished for mechanics hidden behind bad UI.”
- “Very dated, not only in visuals, but also in gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a classic art style with vibrant colors and lively animations that enhance the game's charm, though some users find the resolution too small for comfortable play. While the visuals are considered dated and can lead to glitches when scaling the UI, many players appreciate the nostalgic value and overall experience, noting that the graphics do not detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The art style retains its classic charm, with colorful buildings and lively animations that convey a sense of growth and activity.”
- “The voicelines, the music, the graphics, it's simply marvellous.”
- “Of course, the graphics and effects are from last millennium, but when playing, it honestly does not matter.”
- “At that resolution, the graphics are so tiny it's extremely difficult to play.”
- “The UI can be scaled, which causes all manner of graphical glitches, but it's impossible to see anything.”
- “Very dated, not only in visuals, but also in gameplay mechanics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features technical upgrades that enable smooth performance on modern systems, some users report poor optimization issues that negatively affect gameplay. Overall, the experience may vary significantly depending on individual setups.
- “Developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft, this history edition brings the original colonial-era city builder into the present with technical upgrades that allow it to run smoothly on modern systems while preserving the core mechanics and deliberate pacing that defined its legacy.”
- “Very poorly optimized.”
- “And the launcher has absolutely no impact on my performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a calm and immersive environment, enhanced by period-inspired music and ambient sounds that promote a relaxed yet focused gameplay experience, encouraging players to engage in extended sessions of steady progress.
- “The audio design complements this atmosphere with calm, period-inspired music and ambient sounds that reinforce the game’s relaxed but focused pace, encouraging long play sessions built around steady progress rather than constant tension.”
- “The world feels alive, with every detail meticulously crafted to immerse you in its rich history and vibrant culture.”
- “The lighting and environmental effects create a hauntingly beautiful ambiance that draws you deeper into the experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's extensive scenario content and new adventure expansions significantly enhance replayability by providing structured challenges and free-form sandbox play, allowing players to explore various aspects of the economic systems.
- “The inclusion of extensive scenario content from the new islands and adventure expansion significantly enhances replayability, offering structured challenges alongside free-form sandbox play that highlights different aspects of the economic systems.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the variety of choices and paths available, making me want to dive back in for a different experience every time.”
- “The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two games are ever the same, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly related to the UI scaling, which leads to various graphical glitches that hinder visibility.
- “The UI can be scaled, which causes all manner of graphical glitches, making it impossible to see anything.”
- “The game crashes frequently, disrupting the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made it difficult to progress through the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the roads becoming smaller than the cursor, complicating planning and making progress feel frustrating.
- “The roads become smaller than the cursor, making planning so tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment and immersion.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and immersive, but players often find certain missions frustratingly difficult, requiring extensive trial-and-error or external guides due to limited resources.

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Anno 1602 History Edition is a strategy game.

Anno 1602 History Edition is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Anno 1602 History Edition.

Anno 1602 History Edition was released on April 22, 2024.

Anno 1602 History Edition was developed by Ubisoft Mainz.

Anno 1602 History Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its music.

Anno 1602 History Edition is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Anno 1800, SimCity 4: Deluxe Edition, Anno 2070, Tropico 6, The Stronghold Collection and others.

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