Populous is a 3D platformer game for the Super Nintendo. The player controls a character, called a Populous, as they try to build a city from the ground up. The player must use the environment to create walls, floors, and other structures, and then place the Populous inside to protect them from the various obstacles in the environment. The player can also use the Populous to fight off enemies, and in some levels, the Populous can also be used to collect food and water resources to help the city grow.