| Version | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 22Cans |
| Release date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Date added | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Os requirements | iOS |
| Requirements | Requires iOS 7.0 or later. |
| Total downloads | 977 |
| Downloads per week | 1 |
| Price | Free |
Description
You are about to play God. Rule over a living, breathing world. It is as simple to play with as it is awe-inspiring to behold. Feel truly powerful in the most delightful, charming and tactile world you have ever held in your hands.
Use your touch to physically shape, mold and sculpt every inch of the landscape, making it unique to you.
Be loved and worshipped by tiny, devoted Followers. Watch them live, learn, and grow in a fully simulated world.
Nurture the growth of a civilization as it rises from the dawn of the primitive age and advances throughout the ages of humanity.
Cast miracles of both beauty and destruction: sculpt rivers and grow forests, or throw meteors and spread fires.
Uncover a wealth of mysteries and surprises waiting to be found above and below the landscape.
Guide your Followers as they embark on regular voyages to new and uncharted lands that hold great rewards.
There has never been an experience quite like this before, and it will continue to evolve as you do. Come and lead an incredible journey that's waiting for you to make it your own.
Review
In Godus, you play a god. Gather followers, reshape the landscape to lead believers to prosperity, or punish them -- the choice is yours. From Peter Molyneux, the creator of the Fable series and Black & White, Godus is the latest in the god-game genre to strike mobile.
Pros
A lighthearted utopia: The creative direction of Godus is playful and carefree, from the coloring-book-style landscape design to the gleeful voice response of your followers to the melodic background music. So Godus is appropriate for all ages -- adults will enjoy its serene design, and children will appreciate its imaginative gameplay.
Carve out your world: You can shape the land with a swipe: Bring down mountains; fill a lake, dam, or river; or raise foliage. With Godus' incredible level of customization, the world is in your hands.
The joy of discovery: There are plenty of additional features. A card system rewards you with new buildings or bonuses once certain milestones are reached. Spending stickers let you unlock more cards. Treasure chests await when you expand your territory.
Cons
Imprecise control and AI: Godus controls often hiccup. Instead of expanding the hills, you've just dug a new lake. AI pathfinding can be faulty at times, so followers suddenly have a mind of their own. This issue is a major annoyance during the Voyages mode, where you must lead your people to safety by carving out the most effective route. You can create the fastest path, but this means nothing if your followers can't find it.
A sprint that slows to a stagger: In our gameplay, Godus started strong, offering task after task, but then slowed considerably, with annoying lulls. With more followers, it took even longer to build out new territories.
Bottom Line
A lighthearted game with some deeper notes, Godus is something of a cross between Age of Empires and SimCity and makes for a great mobile experience. Addictive from the start, thanks to its expansive features, it can be easy to put down due to the less-than-perfect controls and AI response. But if you've dreamt of being an all-powerful deity with unquestioning followers, Godus is a worthy expedition.
