Populous
1989
Game Information
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.
Release Date
June 5, 1989
Developer
Bullfrog Productions
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Acorn ArchimedesPC-9800 SeriesSharp X68000Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega Drive/GenesisAtari ST/STEPC (Microsoft Windows)TurboGrafx-16/PC EngineMacDOSAmigaSega Master System/Mark III
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy
Themes
FantasySandbox