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Is Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who enjoy shaping terrain as part of conflict
- Players drawn to Greek mythology who want to command legendary heroes
- Campaign players who prefer a large sequence of maps over a short scenario
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a compact campaign may find the 1,000-map structure extensive.
- Players who prefer battles without terrain manipulation or divine powers may find these mechanics central to play.
- Players seeking a character-focused RPG rather than a strategy game may want a different format.
Our take on Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
The broad map campaign gives the game room for repeated contests, but its focus on divine powers and terrain control leaves less space for a conventional, character-led adventure.
What is Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods?
Play as a child of Zeus seeking a place among the Greek gods.
Use powers over earth, wind, water, plants and people to alter the landscape, defend settlements and attack enemy forces. Summon heroes such as Odysseus, Herakles and Perseus, each with a distinct ability, and use their strengths in battle. The campaign spans 1,000 maps; a decisive victory lets players skip some maps. The goal is to defeat the rival deities and reach Olympus. Its core play combines changing terrain, directing people and using divine powers against opponents across a large set of maps.
How Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods plays
- 01Terrain-altering powers
- Powers can reshape the battlefield with effects such as swamps, whirlwinds and forests.
- 02Commandable heroes
- Greek heroes including Odysseus, Herakles and Perseus bring individual abilities to the conflict.
- 03Campaign map count
- The campaign offers 1,000 maps, with some skippable after a decisive win.
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Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods: platforms & release
Is Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who enjoy shaping terrain as part of conflict. Skip it if: players looking for a compact campaign may find the 1,000-map structure extensive.
Where can I download Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Populous™ II: Trials of the Olympian Gods on?
Windows only.
