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Nintendo DS · Strategy
Populous DS
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Genki |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Populous |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Populous DS is a strategy game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Genki and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Populous series; on the DS you can also try Populous. The series also appears on other systems with Populous: The Beginning (PS1) and Populous (Genesis).
Populous DS supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Populous DS is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Populous DS cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Psyche/Worship Level (Press L) | 94000130
FDFF0000
021B0494
000F4240
D0000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Time Never Decrease (Press R) | 94000130
FEFF0000
021B02F4
00000000
D0000000
00000000 |
Populous DS walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Populous DS FAQ
When did Populous DS come out on the DS?
Populous DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Populous DS?
It was developed by Genki and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Populous DS multiplayer?
Yes. Populous DS supports up to 2 players.
How long does Populous DS take to play?
As a strategy game, Populous DS typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Populous DS on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.