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Othello

74%Game Brain Score
graphics
gameplay, music
74% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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PCPCWindowsWindowsLinuxLinuxMac OSMac OS
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"Othello" is a strategy game available on PC, Mac, and Linux, which offers local and online multiplayer modes. Players can challenge the world-class "Zebra" AI with five difficulty levels or engage in hot-seat/pass-n-play mode on a single computer. The game features asynchronous play, 3D and 2D graphics modes, full controller support, and Elo Ratings for online games, with Steam Leaderboard ranking and Trading Cards.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Othello is a classic board game that offers a simple yet challenging gameplay experience, making it easy to learn but difficult to master.
  • The AI is well-designed and provides a strong challenge, especially at higher difficulty levels, enhancing the strategic depth of the game.
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgia of traditional board gaming with a clean interface and various play modes, including local and online multiplayer.
  • The online multiplayer feature is largely inactive, limiting the game's appeal for those seeking competitive play against others.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly on certain platforms, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • Essential features like saving games and an undo function are missing, which detracts from the overall quality and usability of the game.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the Othello Steam game is praised for its nostalgic simplicity and accessible design, evoking a sense of wonder reminiscent of classic board games. While the foundational mechanics are straightforward, the game presents a significant challenge through complex strategies and predictions, particularly in matches against live players or well-balanced bots. However, the current player base is limited, making local co-op the primary option for multiplayer experiences.

    • “The visual design, font, pop-up windows, and gameplay repeal the oppressive noise of modern gaming and harken back to a time when wonder was simple enough, allowing us to take a breath and enjoy what we're interfacing with.”
    • “The main advantages of the game are its accessible design, great bot balance, and of course, gameplay with live players, although the game is currently small and not many people play it, so local co-op is left.”
    • “The foundation of the gameplay is trivial, but the game itself is already extremely difficult; the complexity of moves, prediction, and analysis is at a cosmic level.”
    • “If the gameplay is simple, it doesn't offer much depth or engagement.”
    • “Othello is a classic board game, and this Steam game with the same name manages to bring back the old school nostalgia without hampering the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some players noting that they are crisp and clear, contributing to a fluid gameplay experience. While the visuals are appreciated, there are comments about the lack of personalization options and a desire for more impactful graphics, especially given the game's genre. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but may not stand out significantly.

    • “The graphics are very nice and it's easy to learn and play this game.”
    • “Game is fluid, graphics are crisp and clear, and AI is very good.”
    • “Although I enjoyed playing this game, the UI and graphics, along with minimal personalization options, leave a desire for more.”
    • “The graphics are very passable.”
    • “For this kind of game, the music and graphics don't make much impact at all.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and find it enhances the experience, others find the background music repetitive and annoying, with a lack of alternative options.

    • “The music is great, so that certainly makes it more pleasant.”
    • “The background music is annoying with no other options.”
    • “For this kind of game, the music and graphics don't make much impact at all.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has significant stability issues on Mac, with frequent bugs causing the AI's turn to be skipped unexpectedly. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these persistent glitches.

    • “The game itself is really buggy on the Mac, very often skipping the AI's turn for no reason.”
    • “Very buggy.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the tedious process of farming cards, leading some to consider uninstalling.

    • “Farming cards, uninstalling.”
    • “The grinding is endless and feels more like a chore than a game.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”

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