Anno: Create A New World Play Online 🪙 Nintendo DS Games

Summary

Anno: Create a New World, known in North America as Dawn of Discovery, feels like a love letter to the city‑building series that grew up alongside my own retro‑gaming obsession. The game takes the familiar Anno formula and squeezes it onto the Nintendo DS (and later the Wii), turning the handheld’s tiny screen into a bustling medieval port where every trade route and brick placement matters.

What makes this spin‑off stand out is Keen Games’ knack for translating the series’ depth into a handheld experience, while Ubisoft’s publishing polish ensures the controls feel surprisingly smooth. Even though it’s the fourth entry in the Anno lineage, the DS version manages to feel fresh, offering a real‑time strategy vibe that still rewards the meticulous planning fans have come to expect.

Storyline

Anno: Create A New World is set in the year 1404, when King George’s kingdom is plagued by drought and famine. Concerned for his people, the king dispatches his two sons, William and Edward, to seek new fertile lands. Edward favors a militaristic approach to seize resources, while William prefers peaceful exploration of unsettled southern territories.

With his father’s blessing, William travels south and encounters an Oriental culture, befriending the locals who share their technologies and secrets. The sudden kidnapping of the Sultan leads his aggressive sister to seize power, severing diplomatic ties and threatening war. In response, King George orders both brothers to procure whatever goods are needed, preparing the empire for the looming conflict.

Edited by Maya Carter