Populous
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
by Bullfrog Productions
Score
Ratings
Published
Play it on
7.4
47
1989
Acorn ArchimedesPC-9SharSNES
IGDB critic rating
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Information
Consoles:
Acorn Archimedes, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Sega Master System/Mark III
How Long to Beat
Rushed2h
Main story8h
Completionist26h
Developer
Bullfrog ProductionsPublisher:
Electronic ArtsGame Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Release Date:
Jun 5, 1989
Age Rating
ESRB TPEGI 7
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How Long to Beat
2h
Rushed
8h
Main story
26h
Completionist
Synopsis:
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.
Where to play
DLC & Expansions (2)
Media
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