After a lot of time playing this game, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. It's really well put together, the soundtrack is incredible, and the complexity is a true strength of the game.

You start out as either the Eco or Tycoons, and spread your influence over a series of islands, competing for natural resources in a race to build up as quickly as you can. Resources are king in this game, and if an island that has a resource you require is small, you're going to possibly start a war with the other players over control of it.

Combat in the game definately isn't a strength, it's basic at best. The units are generally very simple and don't allow for much micromanagement, it's clearly not meant to be a focus of the game. It's there, but it feels like it's only there because it needs to be. If you want to play a game like this with a larger combat focus, Civilization is a better fit.

Speaking of Civilization, it's a very good way to judge this game. Anno in general as a series is very much as if someone asked what if Civilization was more like a traditional RTS, as opposed to a hex map, turn based game.

If you want to see some gameplay and are new to the series, I highly recommend looking up NanoSuitNinja's Anno 2070 beginner's guide on youtube, it goes over the game very well.

The biggest downside about the game is the DRM, specifically Uplay. The Tages DRM was removed a while back, but Uplay remains. I haven't personally had issues with it since getting the game, but that's not to say others won't.

Overall, for what it is, I really enjoy playing the game. Definately had a better time with it than I did with Beyond Earth so far (review written before any expansions to Beyond Earth came out). If you're a fan of large scale macro focused games set in the future, I highly recommend giving at least the demo a try.

Warning: The DLC complete pack does -not- include the Deep Ocean expansion pack, which is really the only DLC that matters. If you can, get it with that, it adds a lot to the game's tech, adds taking over others' islands by buying them out economically, and adds underwater resource gathering. Being able to buy out other islands is a very welcome addition and a way to take an island while avoiding the pretty basic combat.

After a lot of time playing this game, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. It's really well put together, the soundtrack is incredible, and the complexity is a true strength of the game. You start out as either the Eco or Tycoons, and spread your influence over a series of islands, competing for natural resources in a race to build up as quickly as you can. Resources are king in this game, and if an island that has a resource you require is small, you're going to possibly start a war with the other players over control of it. Combat in the game definately isn't a strength, it's basic at best. The units are generally very simple and don't allow for much micromanagement, it's clearly not meant to be a focus of the game. It's there, but it feels like it's only there because it needs to be. If you want to play a game like this with a larger combat focus, Civilization is a better fit. Speaking of Civilization, it's a very good way to judge this game. Anno in general as a series is very much as if someone asked what if Civilization was more like a traditional RTS, as opposed to a hex map, turn based game. If you want to see some gameplay and are new to the series, I highly recommend looking up NanoSuitNinja's Anno 2070 beginner's guide on youtube, it goes over the game very well. The biggest downside about the game is the DRM, specifically Uplay. The Tages DRM was removed a while back, but Uplay remains. I haven't personally had issues with it since getting the game, but that's not to say others won't. Overall, for what it is, I really enjoy playing the game. Definately had a better time with it than I did with Beyond Earth so far (review written before any expansions to Beyond Earth came out). If you're a fan of large scale macro focused games set in the future, I highly recommend giving at least the demo a try. Warning: The DLC complete pack does -not- include the Deep Ocean expansion pack, which is really the only DLC that matters. If you can, get it with that, it adds a lot to the game's tech, adds taking over others' islands by buying them out economically, and adds underwater resource gathering. Being able to buy out other islands is a very welcome addition and a way to take an island while avoiding the pretty basic combat.