A timeless classic (2022 review)

User Rating: 7 | Oregon Trail Deluxe PC

Pros:

  • No playthrough is the same twice
  • Variety of gameplay
    • Choices, hunting, rafting
  • Strategy/management
  • Randomized
  • Role-playing
  • Length (probably 1-2 hours per playthrough)

Cons:

  • Hunting is way too easy and mechanics are pretty dated
  • Some unnecessary purchase options
    • Maybe that’s not a con, but I don’t know why you’d ever need more than like 6 oxen and 100 bullets
  • Options are limited after you play a few times.
    • I play through it about once every 5 years and I think that’s probably enough

Rating:

  • Story ******* 7/10
  • Gameplay ******* 7/10
  • Atmosphere ******* 7/10
  • Overall ******* 7/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)