{"product_id":"populous-ii-trials-of-the-olympian-gods-snes","title":"Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods - SNES","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Score (1-100): \u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategy \/ tactics, Real-time, Isometric, Fantasy, Diagonal-down, Point and select, Classical antiquity, Real-time strategy (RTS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE GODS ARE BACK. AND ALL HELL'S ABOUT TO BREAK LOOSE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs the offspring of almighty Zeus, you demand a seat among the gods. But before ascending Mt. Olympus, you must defeat 32 of Zeus' most powerful deities. Learn to shatter the sky with lightning and shower the earth with fire. Summon heroes to aid your people and plagues to destroy the enemy. Call forth tornadoes, hurricanes, tidal waves and columns of flame. A challenging task for a god... a monumental task for a mortal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e- Over 35 supernatural effects- Create your own god- Design your own cities- Full screen view- Ancient monsters including Medusa and The Kraken- Over 5,000 animations \u0026amp; 1 Megabyte graphics- Billions of worlds to conquer- 2 player modem support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopulous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods, also known as Two Tribes: Populous II on the Sega Genesis, is a single-player and multiplayer real-time strategy god game. The player assumes the role of a demigod, child of an unknown immortal, who must prove their divine worth by battling through the ranks of the Greek pantheon. Each victory over rival deities brings the protagonist closer to the final confrontation with Zeus, ruler of Olympus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLike its predecessor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mobygames.com\/game\/613\/populous\/\"\u003ePopulous\u003c\/a\u003e, the game revolves around influencing human followers and shaping the landscape to secure dominance. The player does not directly control individuals but instead guides a growing population by altering terrain, expanding settlements, and providing divine intervention in battles against enemy tribes. Success comes from expanding one’s worshippers, increasing faith, and eliminating opposing populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe game introduces a greatly expanded system of divine powers. More than sixty different godly abilities are available, divided into categories such as earth, fire, water, air, war, plants, and creatures. These include small-scale effects like raising or lowering land, as well as destructive miracles such as whirlwinds, earthquakes, tidal waves, and volcanoes. Some powers provide defensive or supportive effects, while others summon mythical beings to aid followers. Divine energy, generated through the faith of believers, limits how frequently these powers can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEach stage is set on an isometric map where enemy tribes worship rival gods. The demigod advances by defeating these opponents one by one, eventually facing heroes and Olympian gods themselves. Campaign progress unlocks additional abilities. Skirmish-style gameplay is also supported, allowing for battles outside the main quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMultiplayer is included through serial link or dial-up connections, enabling two players to pit their divine abilities against one another. 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