- Graphics: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Crashes: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 454 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 226 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
The art style leans into a mystical, tribal aesthetic that complements the theme of spiritual ascent, while the sound design and music help establish a moody, otherworldly atmosphere.
We're a community of Populous Loyalists who help each other enjoy this game to the fullest, whether you want to play our coop campaign, stop your game crashing, get stuck in with fun multiplayer supporting up to 8 players, or just watch high level tournament gameplay, Populous Reincarnated is the place to be.
The skirmish mode and multiplayer options add even more depth, allowing players to experiment with different strategies or compete against friends.
The campaign is lengthy and challenging, offering a perfect progression curve that introduces new spells, units, and mechanics at just the right pace.
NOW, the soundtrack is a wonderfully soothing ensemble done by Mark 'TDK' Knight, a good old school sound composer, and I believe the game's sprite work holds up well in its light, comical nature even today.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- LAN PvP
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Should I buy it now?
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The lowest we've tracked is $0.99.
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