Ogre (video game)
| Industry | Video game development and publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Ogre (1986 video game) |
Ogre is a digital adaptation released in 1986 of the board wargame Ogre, created and distributed by Origin Systems. This title became available on a variety of systems such as Apple II, Amiga, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, and Mac.
Reception
In 1986, inCider awarded Ogre a rating of three out of four stars. The Commodore 64 edition received over three stars from Info, which commended its user-friendly interface and suggested it as a good introduction for beginners, despite its modest graphics and sound capabilities. M. Evan Brooks, writing for Computer Gaming World, observed that although the game is an accurate and enjoyable rendition with satisfactory visuals, it does not fully capture the original board game’s depth.
Subsequent evaluations by Computer Gaming World gave Ogre three stars in 1992 and slightly above two stars in 1994, later placing it at number 130 in their compilation of the 150 Best Games of All Time in 1996.
Tim Robinson’s review in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer highlighted the game's intelligent AI and multiplayer features, endorsing it as a valuable purchase.
Reviews
- Casus Belli issue #43 (February 1988)
- Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine volume 11, number 10 (October 1987)
- Jeux & Stratégie issue #45 (June 1987)
External links
- Review featured in ANALOG Computing
- Review from InCider
- Review published in Info
- Review within Hardcore Computist
- Article appearing in the French magazine Tilt