3. Anno 2070

Anno 2070 trailer

The Anno series has been a staple in the genre of city-building over the years, and it continued this tradition with the introduction of Anno 2070. Anno 2070 gives us a futuristic take on city-building and manages it very well. In the not-too-distant future, says the game, global warming causes a major meltdown of the ice caps, which in turn floods most of the habitable world. Man is now faced with a steep struggle for survival, constantly hounded by dwindling land space and natural resources.

In the face of this new reality three parties arise, each with their own ideas about how mankind should best proceed. They each have marked advantages and disadvantages, and varying needs and demands. This leads to a tense global environment throughout the game. As the player, you get to play as any of these factions, and even as a combination of them as circumstances demand. At every turn, you’ll have to choose between the environment and the economy, and the correct choice isn’t always obvious.

Anno 2070’s futuristic focus and graphics add a certain freshness to the game. There’s quite a bit of imaginative and innovative technologies to be explored. And who would say no to the ability to build settlements on the seafloor? The game will keep you busy with several new features, and with handling the constant threat that needs to be averted. If you loved the previous Anno installments, you’re sure to love this one as well.

 It’s an underwater settlement!

Anno does a convincing job of taking us into the future.