Ogre Battle 64

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Hot Games
    70
    Best of all, the enemy's AI is fairly ruthless and will put up a good fight.
  2. Core Magazine
    50
    "If you've been crawling across a desert for a couple years before finding a drink, you'll swear that even the smallest, dirtiest drop of puddle water is nothing less than manna from heaven." Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a small, dirty drop of puddle water.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best N64 Game of 2000
4
#4 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
7
#7 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 101
  3. Negative: 10 out of 101
  1. smithbhurricane
    Sep 9, 2012
    10
    This to me is the greatest RPG of all time, it allows for amazing customization and will leave you playing for hours. Years before its time.This to me is the greatest RPG of all time, it allows for amazing customization and will leave you playing for hours. Years before its time. I've beaten it at least 10 times and still want to play it.… Full Review »
  2. kane148
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    Any negative aspects of this game seem like nit-picking to me, because almost every aspect of this game is fantastic. The graphics and musicAny negative aspects of this game seem like nit-picking to me, because almost every aspect of this game is fantastic. The graphics and music are very good, but more importantly the gameplay is enthralling. This RPG has pretty good amount of depth to it, and while you can manage without it, you'll probably find yourself frequently referencing online guides to understand the intricacies of the game mechanics (alignments, evolution sequences, special characters, etc.) The story is very interesting and well done, drawing you into a fascinating world of ever-increasing wonder and danger. There are numerous difficult decisions to make, and while the storyline is generally linear, you often do have multiple options for which location to visit next--sometimes with important ramifications. The game is fairly lengthy, which I consider a good thing, but it means that if you take a long break from it you might have difficulty remembering what's happened. One little downside is that once you've played it once and therefore know how cool it gets, the early levels can be tedious (fighting with weak, basic units, etc.), but on my first playthrough I enjoyed it just fine.… Full Review »
  3. robloz92
    May 29, 2012
    10
    Challenging as hell this game is worthy of reverence. One of the best N64 games ever made. After a lot of thought I cannot find any negativeChallenging as hell this game is worthy of reverence. One of the best N64 games ever made. After a lot of thought I cannot find any negative aspect about this game. This is Perfection… Full Review »
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