Super Nintendo · Strategy
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Imagineer |
| Publisher | Bullfrog |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Populous |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Imagineer and published by Bullfrog, Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a strategy game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Populous series; on the SNES you can also try Populous. The series also appears on other systems with Populous: The Beginning (PS1) and Populous (Genesis). Imagineer also made Wolfenstein 3D, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods 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 II: Trials of the Olympian Gods cheats & codes
42 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Power-Ups Not Required, Just Spam Spells! | 7E030907 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Mana | 7E030910 |
| Infinite Exp | 7E035709 |
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
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Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods FAQ
When did Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods come out on the SNES?
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods?
It was developed by Imagineer and published by Bullfrog.
Is Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods multiplayer?
No. Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods is a single-player game.
How long does Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods take to play?
As a strategy game, Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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