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Review
Populous Review
Flaws of the Past Made More Apparent in the Present
Populous is one of the most revered classics in all of gaming, and this DS remake retains the flavor of the original to a fault. Dropping divine wrath on the heads of your enemies' hapless worshippers and molding the land to better suit your desires--the only interactions you have with the game world--are still great hooks. Additions like the new miracle sets are also nice. Unfortunately, flaws that were non-issues in 1989 are less forgivable now. The erratic, jerky behavior of your worshippers, ultra-simple gameplay mechanics, and complete lack of story or context will be significant barriers for anyone, nostalgia or no.
