In our experience, the engine (specially designed for Anno 2205) runs without any errors. As far as we can tell, all of the options are correctly applied. Excellent: The game doesn't need to be restarted after settings changes.
In general, Anno 2205 requires a very powerful system the results from our benchmark tests underscore this fact. Because anti-aliasing is already activated on the Medium preset, the game demands more of the hardware than comparable titles do. The five presets (Low to Ultra High) take care of the "small stuff." With the exception of anti-aliasing, all of the levels are well-balanced. Alongside resolution and image mode, the graphics menu contains 14 further possible adjustments.įor those who don't feel like going through the lengthy process of tuning, Anno 2205 offers the option to adjust the overall quality in one go. The game also deserves praise for its numerous settings options. Still, this doesn't do much damage to the generally exquisite visuals.
Even at maximum details, the surface, waves and breakers aren't completely convincing. Thanks to the well-designed and successfully executed introduction, Anno newbies should be able to quickly figure out both the city-building aspect and the economic simulation (the combat system is just generally simple).īut back to the graphics: If we had to critique something, it would be the look of the water. Because the game difficulty varies depending on the sector, the player is constantly confronted with new challenges. Over the course of the unending campaign, the player isn't just exposed to idyllic island worlds: You can also inhabit the arctic, and even colonize the moon.
The graphics splendor is enhanced by an optional day and night cycle, as well as distinct weather patterns and regional conditions. The studio's competition rarely dreams up so much hustle and bustle. Blue Byte has created a fanciful place where dozens of cars roam the streets and cheerful people stroll about in the park. The closer the player moves the camera towards the unfolding scenes, the more visible the developer's efforts become. While older games in the series often displayed objects and people at unrealistic proportions, characters and vehicles are now properly sized in relation to buildings. From the carefully designed houses to the authentic-looking vegetation, every detail is simply world-class. Whether from far away or several times magnified with zoom, graphically the title looks superb from almost every point of view. No doubt about it: Anno 2205 is one of the most beautiful strategy/city-building games ever made. For the original German article, see here.
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