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 and enjoyable experience.
- Many players appreciate the simple yet satisfying gameplay, which remains challenging and engaging despite its primitive graphics and interface.
- The game has been faithfully ported to PC, allowing fans of the original to relive their childhood memories.
- The removal of sound effects and the replacement of the original music with a subpar MIDI soundtrack detracts from the overall experience.
- Numerous technical issues, such as the game getting stuck on the launcher logo and problems with saving, have left players frustrated and feeling scammed.
- The inability to control volume levels and the awkward key mapping for navigation have been criticized, making the game less user-friendly.
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % 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 is not only inferior but also disrupts the game's atmosphere, with complaints about the loud opening track and the inability to adjust settings before gameplay begins. Overall, the changes have led to a perception that the game is a lesser version of its original.
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the 90s, though it is notably criticized for the absence of sound effects, which some players find peculiar.
“Gameplay feels like a throwback to the 90s, but it's strange that they removed all the sound effects.”
“Gameplay is reminiscent of the 90s, but the absence of sound effects is quite puzzling.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics and interface are considered primitive, yet players find enjoyment in the challenging gameplay if they can overlook these visual shortcomings.
“The graphics and interface are primitive, but there's challenging fun to be had if you're willing to look past it.”
