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
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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- Dungeon Keeper Gold™ (2024)
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