Othello

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The AI provides a strong challenge, making the game engaging for players looking to improve their skills.
The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, appealing to both new and experienced players.
The graphics are decent, and the game offers various modes including local multiplayer and AI play.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, particularly on Mac, which disrupts gameplay.
Essential features like saving games, an undo function, and move analysis are missing, limiting the overall experience.
Online multiplayer is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find opponents for competitive play.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally well-received, described as crisp and clear, contributing to a fluid gameplay experience. Users appreciate the visual quality, noting that it enhances the overall enjoyment of the game while remaining accessible for new players.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are very passable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate it as a pleasant addition, others find the background music annoying and wish for more options.
- “The music is great, which certainly enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the game, creating a dynamic atmosphere.”
- “The background music is annoying with no other options.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic simplicity, offering a refreshing break from the overwhelming noise of modern gaming, allowing players to engage more thoughtfully and enjoyably with the experience.
- “The visual design, font, pop-up windows, and gameplay reject 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 gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions during gameplay.”
- “The pacing of the game is off, leading to moments of boredom that detract from the overall experience.”