Played on DOS
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!
Talk about a classic that aged well.
you can shit yourself to death!!!!!!!! Wowie!!!!!
Me and the boys keep dying.
1971 filter.
All my homies died because of mf kevin, fuck him.
All my homies died because of mf kevin, fuck him.
Just leaving a note here that this is the original 1971 version that's all text, and the more famous 1985 Apple 2 version with dysentery and such you're probably looking for is at https://www.backloggd.com/games/the-oregon-trail--2 now.
I was the best at this game in my middle school history class
Timeless and infinitely replayable game that is as cruel as the time period it takes place in. It takes a bit of strategizing and knowhow to beat, but seeing the final Willamette Valley screen is so rewarding to see, because that's the moment when you realize that you just beat The Motherfucking Oregon Trail.
For the record, I played the Apple II version of this game, but since that version has practically no reviews I'm posting my review here.
For the record, I played the Apple II version of this game, but since that version has practically no reviews I'm posting my review here.
You died of Dysentery
BRO A THIEF STOLE 9 OXES FROM ME. HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE??!?
I play perfectly the entire time, and then one of my travelers drowns because the dodge the rocks mini game has terrible controls? Fuck Oregon. Worst state.
its The Oregon Trail alright
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.
INVEST IN HORSES
Fun idea, but Oregon Trail 2 had more options and better graphics.
Unironically a classic.
Disintery simulator. It's fun for a few minutes.
Fun little edutainment game as played on the HP 2100 (via an emulator). Seems like a fun thing to give a couple tries to on the toilet once in awhile.
3 - Decent: Fun but lacking
3 - Decent: Fun but lacking
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
~ Juegos que Hay que Jugar Antes de Morir ~
Parte 1 — Los 70: Los Orígenes
Juego 1: The Oregon Trail (1971)
El juego va prácticamente solo, pero me lo he pasado genial. Ha aguantado el paso de los años de una manera sorprendente, a mi parecer. Es caldo de cultivo perfecto para situaciones que, aunque injustas en algunos casos, pueden llegar a ser memorables. Digno de ser el primer puesto en esta lista.
Parte 1 — Los 70: Los Orígenes
Juego 1: The Oregon Trail (1971)
El juego va prácticamente solo, pero me lo he pasado genial. Ha aguantado el paso de los años de una manera sorprendente, a mi parecer. Es caldo de cultivo perfecto para situaciones que, aunque injustas en algunos casos, pueden llegar a ser memorables. Digno de ser el primer puesto en esta lista.
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).
this is a great game
Dry edutainment but the charm and sheer animosity it has for the player are admirable as hell, and it makes for what is rightfully one of the most remembered games across multiple generations.
1001 Games to Play Before You Die - Game 1
1001 Games to Play Before You Die - Game 1
I thought I was doing so well.
And then WHAM.
Measles.
And then WHAM.
Measles.
Despite how much bullshit is in this game, it's still more enjoyable than NES era bullshit hard games. Eventually I'll make it.
edutainment done right. hard to really say something about this game that hasn't already been said due to its popularity. Teaches kids about historical events and happenings by putting them through the happenings themselves instead of doing something like pointless quizzes and questions to teach them, which is hella better for actually getting em on board to even engage with the game in the first place. Even adults can have fun with this one too since its more of a game than a teaching utility.
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.