In continuous play mode the player can choose up to three rivals, which will advance about the same rate as the player. As they move through each stage, they will demand more things. If the settlers are satisfied with everything they need, they will go up to the next stage.
The player explores the sea to find an island that is suitable for settling and building a new colony. The player begins with a ship stocked with the necessary items to start a settlement. It has been released in Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. There are three game mode options, consisting of a story mode, continuous play, and multiplayer. It is published by Disney Interactive and makes extensive use of the system's touch-screen capabilities. Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery is a real-time strategy video game of the Anno franchise for the Nintendo DS.
