Populous Player Count and Stats (2024)

Game Description

“Populous” is a classic god simulation video game created by Peter Molyneux and developed by Bullfrog Productions. It was first released in 1989 for various platforms, including the Amiga, MS-DOS, and Atari ST. The game is often credited as one of the pioneers of the god game genre and had a significant impact on the development of simulation and strategy games.

In “Populous,” players assume the role of a deity who has the power to shape and manipulate the landscape to guide and influence a group of followers known as “peeps.” The primary goal is to lead your peeps to victory over a rival deity by expanding your followers’ settlements and unleashing natural disasters or miracles to help or hinder your opponents.

The gameplay involves altering the terrain to create fertile land for your peeps to build their settlements. Players can raise or lower the land, create lakes, and even form mountains. The growth of the settlements is influenced by factors such as the availability of resources, the fertility of the land, and the happiness of the peeps. As the settlements expand, peeps become more powerful and can engage in conflicts with rival settlements.

The game features a series of levels, each with different challenges and opponents. The player must strategically manage resources, divine powers, and the ever-changing landscape to achieve victory. The concept of using god-like powers to shape the environment and control the destiny of virtual beings was revolutionary at the time and laid the foundation for many future simulation and strategy games.

“Populous” was well-received for its innovative gameplay, introducing players to the idea of playing as a divine entity with influence over the game world. Its legacy can be seen in later games like “Black & White,” also developed by Peter Molyneux, which expanded on the concept of god simulation.

Game Details

Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Populous.

Here are all the most recent Populous news articles. We update game news daily, as it breaks, so be sure to check back often for the latest.

• Sega releases list of games included with Sega Genesis Mini 2, 8/19/22