Introduction to the Game
The Oregon Trail is a classic computer game that was released in the early 1980s. It was originally developed by Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, and Paul Dillenberger for the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC). The game is a simulation of a wagon train’s journey along the Oregon Trail from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Players must manage their resources, such as food, ammunition, and money, while also dealing with various obstacles along the way, such as river crossings, disease, and attacks from Native Americans. The game has been praised for its educational value, as it teaches players about the hardships of the Oregon Trail and the importance of resource management.
Review Scoring
Gameplay: 9/10
Originality: 8/10
Reception at Release: 8/10
Graphics: 7/10
Sound: 6/10
Summary of Positives and Negatives
Positives:
-Educational value
-Realistic simulation of the Oregon Trail
-Variety of obstacles and challenges
-Resource management
Negatives:
-Graphics and sound are dated
-Difficult to complete without prior knowledge
If You Enjoyed This Game, You May Like
-The Oregon Trail II: This sequel to the original game was released in 1995 and features improved graphics and sound, as well as additional challenges and obstacles.
-Oregon Trail 3rd Edition: This version of the game was released in 2001 and features improved graphics and sound, as well as additional challenges and obstacles.
-The Oregon Trail: American Settler: This mobile version of the game was released in 2011 and features improved graphics and sound, as well as additional challenges and obstacles.
Tags and Categories:
Tags: Oregon Trail, Simulation, Educational, Resource Management
Categories: Retro Games, Simulation Games
