When was Populous released?

Populous was released on June 5, 1989.

What platforms is Populous available on?

Populous is available on 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.

Who developed Populous?

Populous was developed by Bullfrog Productions.

Where can I buy Populous?

Populous is available starting at 2.39 USD.

Populous

Name: Populous
Price: 2.39 USD

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.

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