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Anno 1404

DS Version:

Learn Anno 1404 DS controls: stylus functions for menus, building, and map scrolling, plus button shortcuts for trading and navigation.

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Learn Anno 1404 DS controls: stylus functions for menus, building, and map scrolling, plus button shortcuts for trading and navigation.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use the stylus to tap items in menus, drag on empty space to scroll the map, and select buildings from the build menu.
  2. 2
    To build, select from the build menu, drag the building to the desired location, lift the stylus, and tap the checkmark.
  3. 3
    Tap on buildings to view options like clone and demolish.
  4. 4
    Hold the stylus on a building or menu item to see a tooltip.
  5. 5
    In Military Mode, tap to add Soldiers to your cursor.
  6. 6
    Tap a ship and drag to move it.
  7. 7
    Use Dpad Up or the X Button to scroll between Ships.
  8. 8
    Use Dpad Down or the B Button to scroll between Warehouses.
  9. 9
    Use Dpad Right or the A Button to open the Trade Menu.
  10. 10
    Use Dpad Left or the Y Button to open the Build Menu.
  11. 11
    Use the L Button or R Button to zoom in and out.
  12. 12
    Press the Start Button to open the main Menu.
Tips
  • The buttons offer shortcuts, but there are fewer than in the Wii version, requiring more frequent use of menus.
  • All button shortcuts are the same regardless of which hand you use.

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