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This Free Game Takes Populous And Gives It a Sworcery Makeover

Populous, the original “god game,” is a true gaming classic. Designed by Mr. Peter Molyneux (who, reminder, will be joining us on Spke TV to provide analysis during E3), it was simple and to the point—you’ve got a civilization of people. Sheperd them as you will.

https://kotaku.com/peter-molyneux-will-provide-expert-analysis-during-e3-o-5910748

Game designer and illustrator Jon Caplin is clearly a big fan of Populous, and has designed a free browser game called Reprisal as a tribute. Reprisal is a really neat little thing, totally free to play in your browser. It features a thick, pixel-art style and low-key wit reminiscent of Superbrothers’ work on Sword & Sworcery, with some great music by New York musician/hacker Eric Skiff. I was playing this game today and left it on in my browser, and wound up listening to the soundtrack for a good chunk of the afternoon.

Good stuff. You can play the game here

Reprisal Universe [Official page via EDGE]

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