As one of the five deities, players can utilize the stylus control to cast an assortment of miracles and disasters. Maps from the original Populous are included. Populous DS also features a local wireless mode that allows up to four players to compete against one another.
Populous DS is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.
POPULOUS™ DS FOR THE NINTENDO DS SHIPS TO RETAILERS IN NORTH AMERICA
The Re-Imagined Remake of the Original PC Classic is Now Available in North America
Torrance, Calif., (November 11, 2008) – Videogame publisher XSEED Games announced today that Populous DS has started shipping to retailers in North America for the Nintendo DS. Populous DS puts the power of the gods in to the palm of the players' hands.
Based on the original Populous PC classic from Electronic Arts, Populous DS brings a re-imagination of the classic game which pioneered the God simulation genre. The unique features of the DS improve upon the original as the touch-screen controls utilize the dual screens allowing players to manipulate 5 elementally-imbued gods, each with their own unique miracles, within an extensive single-player campaign. Within the multiplayer wireless mode, up to 4 players can unleash earthquakes, tidal waves and raging volcanoes to wreck havoc on opponents' lands.
The Populous DS game play is fresh for returning players as additional gods, each with their own miracles and demon counterpart, have been added, while returning fans will recognize the classic maps from previous editions of Populous in homage to this legendary series.
Populous DS carries a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "E10" for "Everyone 10 and Older." For more information on Populous DS, please visit the website at www. populousds.com.
