Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
- March 7, 2024
- Bullfrog Productions
Get on SteamDefeat the most powerful deities in the Greek pantheon, child of Zeus, and take your rightful place on Mt Olympus. Learn to shatter the sky with lightning and shower the earth with fire. Summon heroes to aid your people and plagues to destroy the enemy. Play the second great “god game” from the minds behind Black & White, and prove you have what it takes to stand among the divine. Key featur…
Reviews
- A nostalgic classic from the strategy golden era, bringing back fond memories for many players.
- Simple but fun gameplay with good variety and lots of replay value.
- Affordable price point makes it a worthwhile purchase for collectors and fans of the original.
- Graphics are blocky and outdated, lacking any significant updates from the original version.
- Gameplay and UI are considered a downgrade compared to the original Populous.
- Not compatible with Steam Deck, limiting accessibility for some players.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being blocky and outdated, with many reviewers feeling that the updates have not significantly improved the visual experience. Some users suggest that the original version on the Amiga remains superior, leading to disappointment for those hoping for a modernized aesthetic. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics fail to meet contemporary standards.
“Some things are best left in the past. I used to play this on the Amiga and it was great, but now the graphics are so blocky and outdated with nothing done to update them. You would really need to buy an Amiga to bring this back to its former glory. Avoid and stay with your memories.”
“Despite the updated graphics and attempts at improvement, the original Populous is superior.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's simple yet enjoyable mechanics, noting that the variety in gameplay contributes significantly to its high replay value.
“Simple but fun gameplay with some good variety and lots of replay value.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet enjoyable, offering a good variety of experiences and significant replay value.
“Simple but fun gameplay with good variety and lots of replay value.”
