Populous: The Beginning - PC

Also known as: 'Populous: The Third Coming'

Game Overview


Also for: PlayStation
Viewed: 3D Third-person, floating camera
Genre: Strategy: God game
Media: CD
Arcade origin:No
Publishers: Electronic Arts (GB/GB/US/JP/GB)
Mindscape (GB)
Released: 14 Jun 2002 (GB)
1998 (GB/GB/GB)
Unknown (US/JP)

Summary


With Populous, the God sim was created. Millions of gamers were converted. A new genre was born.

Now you have been challenged to achieve immortality in the first ever true 3D, real-time strategy game. Tame wildmen and train tribesmen in stunningly beautiful worlds. Make them worship the ground you walk on. Wield your earth shattering powers to wreak havoc and hold them under your command. Turn up the heat of battle with erupting volcanoes, or summon the skies to rain fire on your rivals. ... more >>
With Populous, the God sim was created. Millions of gamers were converted. A new genre was born.

Now you have been challenged to achieve immortality in the first ever true 3D, real-time strategy game. Tame wildmen and train tribesmen in stunningly beautiful worlds. Make them worship the ground you walk on. Wield your earth shattering powers to wreak havoc and hold them under your command. Turn up the heat of battle with erupting volcanoes, or summon the skies to rain fire on your rivals. Spread plagues among non-believers or direct a tornado into the heart of enemy tribes.

But don't let the power go to your head: you're not a God...yet.

<ul><li>The Geomorphic graphics engine provides a clear global view from your seat in the heavens and a morphing, dynamic battlefield.

<li>Conquer 25 unique, fascinating worlds as you perfect your almighty strategies.

<li>Unleash 26 devastating spells on foolish non-believers, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes.

<li>Build thriving mystical cities before setting out to destroy those who oppose you.

<li>Experience the ultimate struggle for power with multi-player clashes over the free Populous.net matchmaker service, modem or LAN.

<li>Combine warriors, spells, buildings and vehicles to customise attack and defence strategies. </ul> << less

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