Populous

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.

Format
Game
Status
Finished
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★74% Average★47 Users

Details

Type
Video Game
Format
Game
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 5, 1989
Season
1989
Average Score
74%
Ratings
0
Popularity
47
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

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