Populous™
- March 7, 2024
- Bullfrog Productions
Get on Steam"Populous™ is a Role Playing Game where you play as a powerful deity, shaping the world and leading your followers to victory through strategic use of divine magic and military tactics. With local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a split screen view, test your skills in single-player or competitive PvP mode. Experience the classic game that defined the god simulation genre, with its influence reaching modern games such as Black & White, Spore, and Viva Piñata."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic RTS games from the 90s, providing a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- Many players appreciate the faithful port of the original game, enjoying the simple yet satisfying gameplay mechanics.
- The game evokes strong memories for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, making it a worthwhile purchase for nostalgia seekers.
- The removal of original sound effects and the replacement of the music with a subpar MIDI soundtrack has disappointed many fans.
- Technical issues, such as the game getting stuck on the launcher and problems with saving, have led to frustration among players.
- The inability to control volume levels and the awkward key mappings detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing the replacement of the original soundtrack with a subpar MIDI version that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the new music fails to capture the essence of the original, and issues such as loud opening themes and muted in-game music further exacerbate the disappointment. Overall, the changes to the music have significantly impacted players' enjoyment of the game.
“They also changed the music to some MIDI soundtrack that sucks. If you want the original game, this isn't exactly it; it's a crappier version of the original.”
“Basically the same game as I played on the SNES, but they ruined it by changing the background music.”
“The music that opens the game is deafeningly loud and can't be turned off until you start a game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the 90s, though some users find it peculiar that all sound effects have been removed, impacting the overall experience.
“Gameplay feels like a throwback to the 90s, but it's strange that they removed all the sound effects.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The pacing is off, with long stretches of downtime that disrupt the flow of the gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics and interface are considered primitive, yet players can still find enjoyable challenges if they are willing to overlook these shortcomings.
“The graphics and interface are primitive, but there's challenging fun to be had if you're willing to look past it.”
