Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3
Populous: The Beginning – Undiscovered Worlds (1999)
Populous: The Beginning – Undiscovered Worlds is the official expansion pack to Electronic Art’s 1998 real time strategy game, Populous: The Beginning. This mission pack adds 12 new levels and follows the storyline on from the original game.
Gameplay
Undiscovered Worlds features the same basic gameplay as Populous: The Beginning. The player takes control of a god-like figure and must guide their followers to victory over their enemies. The player can use their powers to create and destroy land, cast spells, and summon creatures.
The expansion pack introduces several new features to the game, including:
- New units: Undiscovered Worlds adds several new units to the game, including the powerful Titan and the agile Centaur.
- New spells: The expansion pack also adds several new spells to the game, including the devastating Earthquake spell and the healing Regen spell.
- New levels: Undiscovered Worlds features 12 new levels, each with its own unique challenges.
Story
The story of Undiscovered Worlds picks up where Populous: The Beginning left off. The player’s followers have defeated the evil god Baal, but they are now faced with a new threat: the Shadowspawn. The Shadowspawn are a race of creatures that have been created by the dark god Ahriman. They are powerful and relentless, and they threaten to destroy the world.
The player must once again use their powers to guide their followers to victory. They must defeat the Shadowspawn and restore balance to the world.
Reception
Undiscovered Worlds was released to critical acclaim. IGN praised the game’s “beautiful graphics,” “addictive gameplay,” and “great new features.” GameSpot called the game “a must-have for fans of Populous: The Beginning.”
The expansion pack was also a commercial success. It sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Undiscovered Worlds is considered to be one of the best expansion packs ever released. It is a must-play for fans of Populous: The Beginning and for fans of real time strategy games in general.
Review
Populous: The Beginning – Undiscovered Worlds is a fantastic expansion to the original game. It adds new units, spells, and levels, and it continues the story of the original game. The gameplay is addictive and the graphics are beautiful. Overall, Undiscovered Worlds is a must-play for fans of Populous: The Beginning and for fans of real time strategy games in general.
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Beautiful graphics
- Addictive gameplay
- Great new features
- Continues the story of the original game
Cons:
- Can be difficult at times
- Some of the new units are not very balanced
Review Score
8.5/10
