An incredible feat for 1971, and a product that has only been improved in the years since. I decided to get an emulator and try this original version out following the Gaming Historian's video, and the fact this was made by three people yet has had such an impact on edutainment and adventure games in general is worthy of praise. The only other game in this series I've played was the Fifth Edition that the library I used to live nearby had a copy of, so it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences compared to the sole exposure I've previously had.
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Fun idea, but Oregon Trail 2 had more options and better graphics.
Talk about a classic that aged well.
Still fun for how old it is.
classic
Played this a bunch of times growing up, on a bunch of different systems. It was always a good time and it was always the most fun with friends or other kids in class -- finding out who survives and who died of dysentery again.
I sometimes get nostalgic for this game, but at the end of the day, it's par for the course for fun -- a good time, but nothing amazing, per se.
I sometimes get nostalgic for this game, but at the end of the day, it's par for the course for fun -- a good time, but nothing amazing, per se.
I was the best at this game in my middle school history class
Despite how much bullshit is in this game, it's still more enjoyable than NES era bullshit hard games. Eventually I'll make it.
Ah, yes. The Oregon Trail as it was back in 1971. This is not one of the more modern takes (seeing as this has been remade a million times). This is the version that was just text.
I don't need to explain The Oregon Trail to anyone, I just want to say that my favorite thing is when you make it to Oregon with only one person left - a person who, in your head, was 9 years old and they have a broken ankle, a horrible disease, and haven't eaten in 4 days. But don't worry, because YOU STILL WON.
I don't need to explain The Oregon Trail to anyone, I just want to say that my favorite thing is when you make it to Oregon with only one person left - a person who, in your head, was 9 years old and they have a broken ankle, a horrible disease, and haven't eaten in 4 days. But don't worry, because YOU STILL WON.
1971 Version is believed to be lost and unable to play.
I was absolute dog buns at this game but damn did it slingshot an entire lifetime of games being made. I recognize its' icon status for sure. I think living in oregon is just like that.
W game this is the reason we have Poptropica and Doom Eternal.
fucking free.
I've only played the Apple II version which for some reason isn't listed here but wow! What an ambitious and smartly designed game for the era.
almost everyone in my party died. but jackdets remain
Played and finished this (as a banker) for the first time. A healthy dose of edu-tainment!
Disintery simulator. It's fun for a few minutes.
The Oregon Trail 1971 || Pc
1-interacción: 5
2-mundo/apartado artístico: 6.8
3-concepto: 7.5
4-puesta en escena: 7
5-narración: 4
6-sonido/apartado sonoro: 4
7-jugabilidad: -
8-historia: 7
9-duración/ritmo: 4
10-impacto: 7
7.5
7
7
7
6.8
5
40.3/60
67.1 promedio
1-interacción: 5
2-mundo/apartado artístico: 6.8
3-concepto: 7.5
4-puesta en escena: 7
5-narración: 4
6-sonido/apartado sonoro: 4
7-jugabilidad: -
8-historia: 7
9-duración/ritmo: 4
10-impacto: 7
7.5
7
7
7
6.8
5
40.3/60
67.1 promedio
I bet this was a masterpiece when it dropped
The crazy fools made a game that takes place back in them days when the cowpokes used to fart themselves to death, and they made it really good
this is a great game
its The Oregon Trail alright
Everyone says this game is too hard but I aced it first try. Just spent a load on food and never stopped at any of those huts and got through the whole thing. The deer were so damn easy to kill also, probably much like in real life.
It's kind of crazy that a video game created without any standards or precedents to follow can still be fun and satisfying in the present day. Honestly, it's timeless. But I mean, there's only so much fun you can have with a 15-minute text-based """strategy""" game that basically plays itself and is so easy you don't even have to try.
Well, it's the video game that got me into video games. I remember playing this on a Windows 95 PC back in kindergarten and I loved everything about it. Now, while the game's not great or anything, I will be a bit biased and give it a 3.5 for being a mind-opening experience at such a young age. And, it's historically educational!
Me and the boys keep dying.
Truly amazing game. Most fun I've ever had on a school computer (other than watching Dhar Mann during freetime in class when I was sick).
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