Super Game and more should not count.

"Owner? Tenant probably!", Which some might say, and so they're absolutely right. Yes, I can install the game several thousand times on the same PC, even when I was about three times as many new sit up my OS. However: It should be the same operating system as before. But: I am changing an important component, such as the motherboard (graphics cards are as well not to as little RAM and those components that are upgraded most likely / changed) or the processor is an activation consumed (probably when changing the OS). Now 3 activations seem to be very little, it is. However: Anno 1404 does not have any problems, install CD back in its case and the thing ran. Absolutely without hesitation.

About the matter of the DRM to everyone must be aware of: Bothers me something? I appreciate the work of developers and live with the restrictions also ensure that such development studies continue to develop? Or let ego, scream around and boycotting a really good piece of software?

The game is worth every penny. It is absolutely easy einzufinden and although the entry is so user-friendly, you must still be very attentive to the needs of residents. Later, it is namely usual Anno complex. The playing experience is simply outstanding. The Kampangne ​​is told beautifully and requires quite a bit of playing time over 15 hours to invest themselves in the simplest mode easily. And that's more than you can say of most new games at this time.

There are also different scenarios that are similar to the Kampangne ​​be played where you can purchase songs, something like an Achievement system.

It lacks a multiplayer mode, and for that I have deducted a star, not for the DRM copy protection. Multiplayer is a choice that should be left to the player. From what I've read, the multiplayer mode to nachgefügt per Patch. Still, it should be a right from the start / can.

The Special Edition is really made and lovingly created, the extra money is well worth, especially if you're a fan of the Anno series.

My Conclusion:

Who can make friends with the realities of DRM or at least not be hysterical and can be convinced of a playable demo, should invest the money quietly! My hope is that the DRM will be subsequently removed via patch.

Important: people with no access to the Internet the matter should consider the required online activation of Anno 1404 without Internet access seems terribly awkward to me.