Ogre Battle 64 Nintendo 64
Metascore
82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

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. Antagonist -- Ant.com
    93
    If you have the attention span of, say, George W. Bush you're not going to much out of Ogre Battle 64. Now go away.
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  2. GameSpot
    91
    Ogre Battle 64 offers a detailed branching story and great depth of customization, both executed brilliantly within the limitations of a 35-meg cartridge.
  3. Nintendojo
    90
    An excruciating experience that will bear some of the most rewarding gameplay experiences ever crafted... Quest has once again pulled off another masterpiece in the flawless Ogre Battle Saga.
  4. Nintendophiles
    90
    Overall this game is easily the best RPG on the Nintendo 64. It lives up to the greatness of the original and actually surpasses it.
  5. IGN
    88
    This game is very deep and wonderfully complex, and RPG fans simply shouldn't miss it.
  6. Daily Radar
    88
    The graphics are gorgeous, the music stirring and the battles challenging.
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  7. Games Radar
    88
    Once you've got used to the way things work, thanks to the comprehensive training mode, you'll find the combat is far more satisfying than anything other more commercial RPGs have to offer.

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User Score
9.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. smithbhurricane
    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. I've beaten it at least 10 times and still want to play it.… Full Review »
  2. kane148
    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 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
    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 negative aspect about this game. This is Perfection… Full Review »
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