Populous: The Beginning
Nov 30, 1998
About
A real-time strategy game, *Populous: The Beginning* tasks players with assuming the role of a shaman, using magic and influence to guide followers, build armies, and expand territory. The core mechanics involve spellcasting, resource management, and tactical combat across procedurally generated planets in a solar system. The game's setting revolves around a mythological narrative where the player must ascend from a tribal leader to a godlike figure by conquering rival factions.