Populous™ (2024)

Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a god shaping the world with deliberate power and crushing your rival with thoughtful strategy.

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What players say

Players say this re-release of the 1989 classic is a lazy port that strips out the original music and sound effects, replacing them with an underwhelming MIDI soundtrack. Many report it won't even launch, and the lack of an in-game manual means new players are left lost.

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