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Is it still worth playing?
A three dimensional map that can be rotated by 90 degrees and zoomed at eight preset levels sets this real time strategy game apart from the engine of Populous it was built from. It was first released in 1990 for the Amiga and Atari ST. Only the terrain is 3D, while people and trees are sprites. Its artificial life engine gives every person a job of their own, such as fishing, farming or collecting wood, without input from the player. A query tool shows the name, age, allegiance and equipment of anyone. Clearing a large area of trees changes the weather, bringing more rain or snow and slowing movement. Today a player can still be drawn in by a living map that responds to their choices.
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