Overview
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.
Details
- Genres
- RTS • RPG • Simulator • Strategy
- Game Modes
- Single player • Multiplayer
- Player Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Platforms and release dates
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DOS • Amiga
1989-06-05
Atari-ST
1989
PC-9800 Series
1990-03-16
Sharp X68000
1990-03-23
turbografx16
1991
Genesis/MegaDrive
1992-05-01
Acorn Archimedes
1992
PC
2011-09-01
Mac
2012-10-18
SNES • SMS
- Developers
- Bullfrog Productions
- Publishers
- Electronic Arts • Hudson Soft • Imagineer • Tec Toy
