God game genre is long forgotten. Only a few remember old and classic games such as Black & White series. Reus managed to revive this genre. In this game the player can control giants who have the ability to terraform and can provide certain resources like animals, plants and minerals which are more than 100 in the game, which lets them to create life and alter genes as well as to modify the natur...
Developer
SOEDESCO Publishing, Abbey Games
Publisher
Soedesco, Abbey Games
Release Date
2013-05-15
God game genre is long forgotten. Only a few remember old and classic games such as Black & White series. Reus managed to revive this genre. In this game the player can control giants who have the ability to terraform and can provide certain resources like animals, plants and minerals which are more than 100 in the game, which lets them to create life and alter genes as well as to modify the nature of the planet which is two-dimensional. The player also has an option to experiment with various terrain types. But most importantly, giants have to provide support to humans on the planet. Although, the player cannot control humans yet player’s actions can change human’s behavior. The player has the option to let giants either praise or punish humans on the planet and the player can help humans to achieve various developments. There is a complex system of upgrades in the game. Reus has a unique art style and interesting soundtrack. This is a gem for everyone who feel nostalgia for god game genre.
