Populous

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1989 · Bullfrog Productions

Genresreal-time strategygod game

PlatformsAcorn ArchimedesDOSTurboGrafx-16Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega GenesisMac operating system

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Commodore AmigaGame BoyAtari STSega Master SystemMS-DOSNEC PC-9800 seriesSharp X68000Nintendo DSClassic Mac OSMicrosoft Windows

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Populous is a video game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts for the Amiga in March 1989, then quickly the Atari ST and MS-DOS. Many conversions followed, including for the Genesis, Super NES, and PC Engine consoles. Populous is considered the first god game. With over four million copies sold, Populous is one of the best-selling PC games of all time.

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Type: Game
Release date: June 5, 1989
Genres: real-time strategy, god game
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, DOS, TurboGrafx-16, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Mac operating system, Commodore Amiga, Game Boy, Atari ST, Sega Master System, MS-DOS, NEC PC-9800 series, Sharp X68000, Nintendo DS, Classic Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Created by: Bullfrog Productions
Countries: United Kingdom