ANNO 1701: Dawn of Discovery for Nintendo DS is a real-time strategy and city-building game that transports players back to the dawn of the 18th century. In this handheld adaptation of the popular PC title, players engage in establishing and managing a burgeoning colonial empire. They explore new territories, settle islands, trade goods, and engage in diplomatic relations or combat with other factions. The game offers both a campaign mode and continuous play, providing a strategic and economic simulation experience tailored for on-the-go gameplay on the DS.