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100
Amiga Power
Totally unique gameplay and smooth 3D isometric graphics add up to a game with depth and sparkle. The icon control system is really very confusing. An essential for all open-minded Amiga owners.
96
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Terrific graphics, well presented, are complemented by life-like sound effects and eerie choir-like music. Absolutely wonderful stuff that will keep you playing and playing. Bullfrog are going to find this one a tough act to follow.
96
Computer and Video Games (CVG)
Some may find the gameplay a little too abstract and esoteric, but those willing to persevere will find that Populous is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding games to appear on a computer. It's divine in every sense of the word.
94
Zzap!
Loads of options, easy to understand layout and icons, and a myriad of little touches.
Superbly solid scenery with well drawn features and easily identifiable icons.
Choice of music or sound FX, both of which are subtle and amazingly atmospheric - perfect for the game.
All the icons and options could be initially confusing and the complexities may take a while to grasp.
Once you get into it it's an overwhelming experience.
An amazingly original and superbly constructed strategy game.
94
CU Amiga
If EA had let me know sooner they were releasing a god simulator they could have just given me a call and I would have officially endorsed it for them. Despite this, Populous is the best game I have played yet on the Amiga. It is an outstanding work of imagination. Amazing.
93
Your Amiga
Just occasionally a game comes along that makes a significant impact in computer game history. I believe that Populous is such a game. Go and buy a copy today.
92
ST/Amiga Format
Populous is an excellent game – graphically exciting and amazingly addictive. It is one of those games which you just cannot leave alone
90
The Games Machine (UK)
The main bulk of the graphic detail is restricted to the window on the world but what there is is full of detail and a charm all of itself. The rhythmic beat of your heart (increasing when you do badly) together with a simple but highly atmospheric soundtrack greatly enhances an already great game.
85
Amiga Joker
Wirklich innovative Games veralten nicht, schaut ruhig mal bei den göttlichen Streithanseln rein und überzeugt Euch selbst.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| AI |
How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be |
3.8 |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
4.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
4.1 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
4.1 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
3.4 |
| Overall MobyScore (18 votes) |
3.9 |
User Reviews
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