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Bullfrog

Game company profile: Bullfrog

Bullfrog Productions was a renowned British video game development company founded in 1987 by Peter Molyneux and Les Edgar. The company quickly gained recognition for its innovative and genre-defining games during the 1990s. Bullfrog Productions became known for its unique approach to game design, blending strategy, simulation, and creativity to create memorable gaming experiences.

Under the leadership of Peter Molyneux, Bullfrog Productions developed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful games. Here are some of their notable titles: Populous (1989), Syndicate (1993), Theme Park (1994), Dungeon Keeper (1997), Theme Hospital (1997).

Bullfrog Productions was known for its high production values, attention to detail, and emphasis on player choice and creativity. The company's games often featured distinctive art styles, engaging gameplay mechanics, and a touch of humor.

In 1995, Bullfrog Productions was acquired by Electronic Arts (EA), becoming part of their portfolio of game development studios. After the acquisition, Bullfrog continued to develop games under EA's banner, but the studio's autonomy and creative direction gradually diminished. In 2001, Bullfrog Productions was officially dissolved, and many of its former employees went on to establish their own successful game development studios or continued working in the industry.

Based in:
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Founded by:
Peter Molyneux, Les Edgar
Established in:
1987
Closed in:
2001
Bullfrog site:
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Games by Bullfrog

This is a chronological list of games published or developed by Bullfrog from 1989 to 2000 on Abandonware DOS for DOS, Windows, Linux or Mac.
populous

Populous

1989DOSstrategy sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy
powermonger

Powermonger

1992DOSstrategy god game, real-time strategy
populous-2-trials-of-the-olympian-gods

Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

1993DOSMac OSstrategyprotected sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy
syndicate

Syndicate

1993DOSstrategyprotected real-time tactics
magic-carpet

Magic Carpet

1994DOSMac OSshooterprotected first-person shooter
theme-park

Theme Park

1994DOSsimulationprotected business simulation
hi-octane

Hi-Octane

1995DOSracing racing: futuristic, vehicular combat, racing: unusual vehicles
magic-carpet-2-the-netherworlds

Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds

1996DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSshooterprotected first-person shooter
syndicate-wars

Syndicate Wars

1996DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSstrategyprotected real-time tactics
dungeon-keeper-2

Dungeon Keeper 2

1997Windows XP/98/95Mac OSstrategyprotected sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy
dungeon-keeper

Dungeon Keeper

1997DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSstrategyprotected sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy
theme-hospital

Theme Hospital

1997DOSWindows XP/98/95simulationprotected business simulation
populous-the-beginning

Populous: The Beginning

1998Windows XP/98/95strategyprotected god game, sandbox strategy, real-time strategy
dungeon-keeper-3-war-for-the-overworld

Dungeon Keeper 3: War for the Overworld

2000Windows 10/11strategycanceled sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy