Populous™: The Beginning

This game is quite an alien, and I don't think anything ever tried to go in this direction. It is an STR, but it's also a god game, with a round(!) planet as level. I don't know hoe to describe it, but it really as, let's say a soul. Not in the sense, the ambiance and graphics, no, in the sense, you will have the feeling that something live under your cursor. An emerging civilization will be your tool, your care, your success. Even black and white in the same genre did not manage to give me this thrill (Probably I've never get along with the pet mechanics). Pros: - Living follower, and a self management IA not so bad for a game of this time. - Few units, but well rounded - Lots of magic power to play with - A LAN (or even internet) mode! Yes it's painful to start, but with friends, it's awesome. - Audio is still good today Cons: - A bit of pixelsoup, and you will probably have to look on the internet to avoid the rainbow color bug. - IA is not so challenging. But if you want to suffer, some crazy guys put on the internet some map which will make you cry, not because enemies are overpowered, but because they will strike you at the more painful moment - You could sometimes hate your followers in the rare case they act as morons

This game was amazing also the first pc game I ever bought for myself. stayed up all night some nights playing this wonderful game.

Just the Best Game ever. Would be so hyped for a remake

Cannot launch the game properly without coming to a full black screen after clicking New game. Might update review if some guidance comes along.

I still do. This game a hidden gem that sadly, will probably never come back