Populous, released by Bullfrog in 1989, is often hailed as the first god game. Designed by Peter Molyneux, this groundbreaking title opened the door for strategy gaming. The game unfolds on an isometric 'tabletop', adorned with command icons, a world map depicted as an open book, and a slider bar that measures your divine power or 'mana'. Your goal? Increase your following and overpower your enemy across 500 distinctive levels. Manipulate the environment to provide land for your followers, unlock new divine powers as your 'mana' grows, and escalate your followers into knights. From causing earthquakes to creating volcanoes, Populous gives you the power to shape the world. Immerse yourself in this classic retro strategy game that started it all.