About
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.
TypeMain game
ReleasedJune 5, 1989
DeveloperBullfrog Productions
PublishersElectronic Arts, Hudson Soft, Imagineer, Tec Toy
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Time to beat
Hastily2h
Normally8h
Completely26h
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy
Modes
SingleplayerMultiplayer
Platforms
Acorn ArchimedesPC-9800 SeriesSharp X68000Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega Drive/GenesisAtari ST/STEWindows PCTurboGrafx-16/PC EngineMacDOSAmigaSega Master System/Mark III
