Populous (1989)
- Platforms
- DOS, Genesis, Master System, TurboGrafx-16, Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn 32-bit, Sharp X68000
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 61 player ratings
- Main story
- about 8.0 hours
- Completionist
- about 26 hours
- Where to get it
- My Abandonware
How it feels
you shape and flatten the land to guide your followers while observing the chaotic struggle from an overhead, almost divine perspective.
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Screenshots
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