Populous: The Beginning
This isn't a Populous for the 3D-accelerator age; it's a game that takes inspiration from the original, but little else.
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Game Design Legends: Peter Molyneux
Populous, Magic Carpet, Syndicate, and Dungeon Keeper may never have come to pass had it not been for the fortuitous case of a spelling error.
- Posted Dec 31, 1998 12:00 am PT
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Populous: The Beginning
We got our hands on an advanced beta of this long-delayed third game in the popular strategy series. More than a year late, The Beginning promises more variety, a huge multiplayer element, and impressive 3D graphics.
- Posted Dec 31, 1998 12:00 am PT
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Populous: The Beginning Preview
For its first game without its founder, Bullfrog returns to the series which made it famous
- Posted Aug 21, 1997 2:13 pm PT
Latest GameSpot Updates
| Type | Headline | Date |
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| Feature | Game Design Legends: Peter Molyneux | Dec 31, 1998 |
| Preview | Populous: The Beginning | Dec 31, 1998 |
| Review | Populous: The Beginning Review | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Preview | Populous: The Beginning Preview | Aug 21, 1997 |
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- GameSpot Score 7.5 good
Player Reviews
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I think this game is one of the most underrated games of all time. Although it was different from the previous titles... Continue »
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Populous the Beginning is an addicting god/strategy game that'll keep you interested the whole way through. Continue »
- Electronic Arts
- Bullfrog Prod.
- Real-Time Strategy
- Release: Nov 30, 1998
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