Populous strategy

"Populous" is a video game that is considered a pioneer of the God simulation genre. Developed by Bullfrog Productions and released in 1989, it allows players to take on the role of a deity. They manipulate landscapes to help their followers evolve and fight against opposing deities. Players use divine powers to alter the terrain, unleash disasters, and support their followers as they attempt to subjugate opposing races. The game was revolutionary for its time, combining strategic planning with dynamic, changing gameplay.

The "Populous" game series includes:

1. Populous (1989): The original game that founded the God simulation genre.
2. Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods (1991): A sequel that offers players expanded powers and a new mythological background.
3. Populous: The Beginning (1998): Another installment in the series that introduced 3D graphics and changed the gameplay by focusing more on real-time strategy.
4. Populous DS (2008): An adaptation of the original game for the Nintendo DS, with new levels and gods.

This list represents the main games in the series, although there were also various ports and smaller spin-offs.