Peter Molyneux's Populous coming to Nintendo DS
by Scott Jon Siegel 
{ Nov 12th 2007 at 9:35AM }
Before he was integrating man's best friend into Fable 2, Peter Molyneux designed a little game called Populous, which was subsequently the inspiration for an entire genre of simulation games known as "god games." Though it was officially (and quietly) announced two months ago, the Populous DS buzz is finally beginning to build, with screens and details of the portable remake appearing in a recent issue of Famitsu Magazine.According to our buddies over at DS Fanboy, the remake will feature wireless multiplayer for up to four people, and options for both stylus-driven and classic control. The game's levels will be collected from the original's numerous sequels, expansions, and editions. Famitsu reports a February 2008 release for the game in Japan.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chris @ Nov 12th 2007 9:59AM
I remember having this game for my sega... something, didnt understand it then but hopefully I should know.
Looks good. and sounds good and is made by a good caompany (excluding the EA part)
pablo @ Nov 12th 2007 10:22AM
This was one of the hardest, longest, and most fun games I had on the SNES. I loved the Nintendo themes world and the crazy food world!
Vidikron (FU) @ Nov 12th 2007 10:21AM
Nice. I've always liked Populous series.
Dirt @ Nov 12th 2007 10:27AM
OMGGGGGGGGGGG
YESSS!!!
I have spent hundred of hours watching my little men take over worlds back on my Amiga!
All I can say about this: ITS ABOUT TIME!
Bring it on! Bring it on!
Woo!
Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Nov 12th 2007 10:50AM
I am loving the current trend of old point and click pc games being ported to DS. So many classics I didn't/couldn't quite "get" at the time due to age now re-playable for complete enjoyment.
INCH75 Vocals @ Nov 12th 2007 10:57AM
I may finally break down and get a DS for this. I played the hell out of this game on Sega Genesis.
Blazur @ Nov 12th 2007 11:40AM
Populous was the SHIT! I remember playing this for countless hours on the SNES with something like 300+ levels. I'd kill for a sequel, and a game like this would be excellent for the Wii.
DigitalFirefly @ Nov 12th 2007 12:09PM
The name of the screenshot above is populouscomingtodsfablesucks.jpg
what are you trying to say Joystiq?
Chris @ Nov 12th 2007 12:19PM
Joystiq... or EA
unfriendly_cat @ Nov 12th 2007 2:04PM
Between this and Speedball II, it looks like Amiga games are making something of a comeback. Now someone please put Cadaver on the DS.
Rubang B (BRUSH WITH FAME) @ Nov 12th 2007 3:59PM
Oh hell yes. Best news I'll read all day!
Kogmo @ Nov 12th 2007 8:43PM
Wow i used to play this in my Sega 16. And that was eons ago. I'll buy this for my daughters to enjoy on their DS.
FSK405K @ Dec 17th 2007 2:42PM
What? No PC players here? The game was far better on pc than SNES/Genesis--trust me, I tried all three-because of the mouse, and I expect the DS version to be outstanding because of that.
FSK405K @ Dec 17th 2007 2:52PM
What? No PC players here? The game was far better on pc than SNES/Genesis--trust me, I tried all three-because of the mouse, and I expect the DS version to be outstanding because of that.
JonFitt @ Dec 17th 2007 2:55PM
I didn't really quite get the original at the time. The manual wasn't great and the web didn't really exist.
All I used to do (on my Atari ST) was keep flattening land to get my population as high as possible, and then cast Armageddon. That seemed to do it.
I'd like to see the top screen have a wider view though. 8x8 really makes it hard to get an overview (no zoom I expect).
The bottom screen would just allow you to edit the center 8x8, but using the top screen you could see around a bit.