Populous (Japan)

A pioneer of the god game from Bullfrog, Populous casts the player as a deity who shapes the terrain to guide their people, make them prosper and crush the followers of a rival god. The founding concept, where you flatten hills and valleys to spread your civilisation, keeps a remarkable strategic elegance. The Mega Drive port stays playable despite an interface adapted to the pad and a sometimes slow pace. For a fan of strategy or someone curious about the genre's origins, the title keeps a major historical value and a still captivating mechanic.