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{{sub-stub}}'''''Two Tribes: Populous II''''' is the sequel to ''[[Populous]]'' and was released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1993. This name is exclusive to the Mega Drive port - other versions of the game were titled ''Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods''. It is currently unknown why the title was changed.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the sequel to ''[[Populous]]'' and was released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1993.
  
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The Mega Drive port of ''Populous II'' was only released in Europe, however plans were made to bring the game to North America as '''''Populous II: Wrath of the Gods''''', or simply '''''Wrath of the Gods'''''. Though the North American version of the game never made it to store shelves, a prototype ROM has been found.
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==History==
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==Physical Scans==
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The Mega Drive port of ''Populous II'' was only released in Europe, however plans were made to bring the game to North America as '''''Populous II: Wrath of the Gods''''', or simply '''''Wrath of the Gods''''' in March{{magref|sv|11|100}}, July{{magref|sv|13|97}} and later August 1993{{magref|sv|14|104}}. Though the North American version of the game never made it to store shelves, a prototype ROM has been found.
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A Japanese version was planned for December 1993{{fileref|93WinterCatalogueTVGameWorld JP.pdf|page=24}}, but was also cancelled.
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Revision as of 09:07, 4 May 2024

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Two Tribes: Populous II
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Virgin Games
Developer:
Licensor: Electronic Arts
Original system(s): Amiga
Developer(s) of original games: Bullfrog Productions
Genre: Simulation

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		T-70136-50
Sega Mega Drive
DE 		DM 110110[4] T-70136-50
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MD70136
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£44.9944.99[5][6][3] T-70136-50
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		FPOP02SMC
Non-Sega versions

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Two Tribes: Populous II is the sequel to Populous and was released for the Sega Mega Drive in 1993.

History

Two Tribes: Populous II is exclusive to the Mega Drive port - other versions of the game were titled Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods. It is currently unknown why the title was changed.

The Mega Drive port of Populous II was only released in Europe, however plans were made to bring the game to North America as Populous II: Wrath of the Gods, or simply Wrath of the Gods in March[7], July[8] and later August 1993[9]. Though the North American version of the game never made it to store shelves, a prototype ROM has been found.

A Japanese version was planned for December 1993[10], but was also cancelled.

A Game Gear version was listed for a June 1993 release in Sega Pro.[11]

Magazine articles

Main article: Two Tribes: Populous II/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Mean Machines Sega (UK) #11: "September 1993" (1993-07-30)
also published in:
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #33: "xxxx xxxx" (1997-08-07)
also published in:
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #38: "xxxx xxxx" (1998-04-12)
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Artwork

  • US prototype box art

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 [16]
92 [17]
Sega Mega Drive
 88
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
80
[18]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
92
[19]
Console Mania (IT) PAL
93
[20]
Consoles + (FR)
80
[21]
Cool Gamer (RU)
70
[22]
Computer & Video Games (UK) PAL
86
[23]
Computer + Video Giochi (IT) PAL
86
[24]
Digitiser (UK)
78
[25]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
80
[26]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 6 (RU)
70
[27]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
90
[28]
Game Power (IT) PAL
97
[29]
Gamers (DE)
73
[30]
GamesMaster (UK)
84
[31]
Joypad (FR) PAL
88
[32]
MAN!AC (DE)
74
[4]
Mega (UK) PAL
85
[33]
Mega Action (UK) PAL
87
[3]
Mega Force (FR)
85
[34]
Mega Power (UK) PAL
90
[35]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
89
[36]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
89
[37]
Player One (FR)
89
[38]
Play Time (DE)
90
[39]
Power Up! (UK)
82
[40]
Power Unlimited (NL)
85
[41]
Sega Magazin (DE)
87
[42]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
91
[43]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
88
[44]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
89
[45]
Sega Force Mega (UK) PAL
83
[46]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
78
[47]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
80
[48]
Sega Mega Drive
 84
Based on
33 reviews

Two Tribes: Populous II

Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
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PCB
Mega Drive, FR (Blister pack)
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Cover
Mega Drive, PT

Mega Drive, AU
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Cover

Technical information

Main article: Two Tribes: Populous II/Technical information.

References

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NEC Retro has more information related to Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
  1. ↑ Mega, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-21), page 29
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sega Force Mega, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 43
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mega Action, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 10
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MAN!AC, "12/93" (DE; 1993-11-10), page 49
  5. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-02), page 73
  6. ↑ Mega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-19), page 39
  7. ↑ Sega Visions, "February/March 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 100
  8. ↑ Sega Visions, "June/July 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 97
  9. ↑ Sega Visions, "August/September 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 104
  10. ↑ Sega '93 Winter Catalogue: TV Game World, page 24
  11. ↑ Sega Pro, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-13), page 21
  12. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-15), page 2
  13. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-09-01), page 2
  14. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-10-18), page 78
  15. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-12-07), page 89
  16. ↑ GamesMaster, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-10), page 87
  17. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-0x-xx)
  18. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 178
  19. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Dezember 1993" (DE; 1993-11-08), page 158
  20. ↑ Console Mania, "Ottobre 1993" (IT; 1993-xx-xx), page 60
  21. ↑ Consoles +, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 142
  22. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 160
  23. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-15), page 54
  24. ↑ Computer + Video Giochi, "Novembre 1993" (IT; 1993-xx-xx), page 104
  25. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1993-09-10)
  26. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 238
  27. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 6, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 173
  28. ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 79
  29. ↑ Game Power, "Settembre 1993" (IT; 1993-0x-xx), page 49
  30. ↑ Gamers, "Oktober/November 1993" (DE; 1993-09-24), page 44
  31. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 2, episode 20" (1993-02-11, 24:00) (+6:36)
  32. ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 76
  33. ↑ Mega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-19), page 54
  34. ↑ Mega Force, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-10-08), page 102
  35. ↑ Mega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-19), page 36
  36. ↑ MegaTech, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-20), page 72
  37. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-30), page 64
  38. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 116
  39. ↑ Play Time, "10/93" (DE; 1993-09-08), page 100
  40. ↑ Power Up!, "Saturday, August 28, 1993" (UK; 1993-08-28), page 1
  41. ↑ Power Unlimited, "Nummer 5, December 1993" (NL; 1993-12-01), page 30
  42. ↑ Sega Magazin, "November/Dezember 1993" (DE; 1993-11-03), page 36
  43. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-02), page 72
  44. ↑ Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 70
  45. ↑ Sega Zone, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-xx), page 24
  46. ↑ Sega Force Mega, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 42
  47. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 21
  48. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 278


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