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Populous

1989· Jun 5
74
Player score
47 ratings

Summary

Populous is a real-time strategy game where the player takes the role of a deity influencing the development of civilizations. You shape terrain, guide followers, and use natural disasters like floods, volcanoes, and earthquakes to influence or eliminate opposing tribes. The game features an isometric perspective and includes 500 levels (worlds), each with different challenges. Originally developed by Bullfrog and designed by Peter Molyneux, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the god-game genre.

Developer
Bullfrog Productions
Publisher
Electronic ArtsHudson SoftImagineerTec Toy
Franchise
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy
Themes
FantasySandbox
Game modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)DOSMacAmigaSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega Drive/GenesisAtari ST/STESega Master System/Mark IIITurboGrafx-16/PC EngineAcorn ArchimedesSharp X68000PC-9800 Series

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