Anno 1404 Collector's Edition

Leave it to a city-building game to pack one of the most unexpectedly charming collector's editions of its era. The Anno 1404 Collector's Edition for PC doesn't just come with the usual paper goods. Sure, there's a 72-page art book and a unique panoramic poster, both gorgeous.

But then Ubisoft went and included an old-fashioned compass and a small bag containing six almond seeds. Seeds. For planting.

It's the kind of detail that makes you realize someone on the packaging team genuinely loved this game. The bonus DVD adds extra content on top of the base experience, but let's be honest, we're all here for the compass. It ties directly into Anno's maritime exploration theme, and it looks fantastic displayed alongside the art book.

The panoramic poster is a standout too, offering a wider canvas than the standard fare. This is a collector's edition that understood its audience wasn't just buying a game. They were buying into a world.