Summary
- Release Year: 1986
- Genres: Card & Board Game, Quiz/Trivia
- Platforms: Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Kawada
- Publishers: Acclaim Entertainment, HAL Laboratory
Othello (1986)
Introduction
Othello is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. The game is simple to learn, but difficult to master, and it offers a unique blend of strategy and luck. In 1986, HAL Laboratory released a conversion of Othello for the Famicom Disk System in Japan. This version of the game is faithful to the original board game, and it offers a number of features that make it a great choice for fans of Othello and retro gaming enthusiasts alike.
Gameplay
The goal of Othello is to have more of your color pieces on the board than your opponent when the game ends. The game is played on an 8×8 board, and each player has 32 pieces of their own color. Players take turns placing their pieces on the board, and they can only place a piece on a square that is adjacent to an opponent’s piece. If a player places a piece on a square that is adjacent to two or more of their opponent’s pieces, they flip all of those pieces to their own color.
The game ends when neither player can make a move. The player with the most pieces on the board at the end of the game wins.
Features
The Famicom Disk System version of Othello offers a number of features that make it a great choice for fans of the game. These features include:
- Two-player mode: You can play against a human opponent or against the computer.
- Three difficulty levels: The computer opponent can be set to easy, normal, or hard difficulty.
- Save/load function: You can save your game and come back to it later.
- Replay function: You can watch a replay of your game after it is finished.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Othello are simple, but they are effective. The board and pieces are easy to see, and the game runs smoothly. The sound effects are also simple, but they add to the atmosphere of the game.
Overall
Othello is a great conversion of the classic board game. It is faithful to the original game, and it offers a number of features that make it a great choice for fans of Othello and retro gaming enthusiasts alike. If you are looking for a challenging and fun board game to play on your Famicom Disk System, then Othello is definitely worth checking out.
Tips for Playing Othello
Here are a few tips for playing Othello:
- Control the corners: The corners of the board are the most important squares in Othello. If you can control the corners, you will be in a good position to win the game.
- Don’t be afraid to sacrifice pieces: Sometimes, you will need to sacrifice a few pieces in order to gain a better position on the board. Don’t be afraid to do this if it gives you a chance to win the game.
- Think ahead: Othello is a game of strategy. You need to think ahead and plan your moves carefully. Don’t just place pieces on the board randomly.
- Learn from your mistakes: Everyone makes mistakes when they are first learning to play Othello. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and try not to make them again.
With a little practice, you can become a master of Othello. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
Review Score
8/10
