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Addicting game with one fatal flaw

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I had never been much of a fan of strategy or RPG games, so I didn't really expect to find Ogre Battle 64 much fun. A friend that owns the game also expressed his disappointment when he lent it to me.. He didn't like the little control you have over your troops' attack, nor did he like the traveling that you must do in the overworld. Despite all of these reasons, I figured that I should give Ogre Battle 64 a try. I checked out the tutorial first, and although it was helpful, it was unbelievably boring. The graphics weren't anything special. The only thing I liked about them were the fact that they looked like the type of people in Harvest Moon 64. Oh well. Sound effects are simple, and the music isn't entirely catchy.

However, as soon as I started my own file, I realized why this game is so popular among the critics and the gamers. This isn't your typical RPG. Sure, you can level up and change your character type, but it's not one where you keep on fighting until your enemy dies. Nope. Battles only go on for a limited amount of time, and you win if you deal more damage than the other unit. Each unit has a leader. If the enemy unit's leader dies, the unit will retreat even if they had won. If you weaken an opposing unit, then they can either heal themselves or retreat to a stronghold and recuperate. It is always desireable to slaughter the enemy unit's leader, but he or she can be protected. There are different classes to deal with, and they have different attacks. Yeah. The strategy in this game can get pretty complex. Usually I don't enjoy this type of strategy, but I found Ogre Battle 64 strangely addicting. I also loved the sheer amount of customization that is possible. You can change the names of all of the soldiers in your legion, and even tinker with their classes.

I had originally criticized this game for having a faulty save system. However, I was later informed that one can indeed save between missions like I wanted by saving in the map screen that plays between missions. Previously, I had just ignored everything and went on to the next mission, so I suppose it wasn't surprising that I was missing everything that the map screen offers. And the map screen does offer a LOT that I was missing out. For example, not only does it give you an option to save, but it also gives you an option to read more about the story and the characters, and it even lets you watch past cutscenes. (There are a lot of cutscenes, but they are all text.) There is even a hidden and quite amusing cutscene celebrating the birthday of your character. Not only that, but in the map screen you can fight enemies for training your troops in bitter battles to the death. Knowing about this save feature has completely revived my interest in the game. There had been so much that I was missing out in Ogre Battle 64, but with this newly-discovered save tactic, I can confidently roll on! And a game of such "lordly" caliber deserves it!

This game KICKS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: August 07, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is the best installment of the ogre battle series I have seen in a long time as you battle your way through the game comquering new lands you form alliances and and new armies all together this truly is an awsome game!

Replay,Replay,Replay

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: November 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Many games you play once, get about 25 hours of gameplay out of it and then it starts collecting dust where ever you keep your games. OgreBattle 64 is one of the select few games in which there is, literally, more than one way to play and end the game. Sports games and a couple of RPG's offer this unique gameplay abitily to players. With 3 ways to end the game and many times the game allows you to branch off, this game can give you unlimited playing time. Many of the complaints against the game turn out to be minor. The music, while limited, does a good job of setting the scene. The graphics don't make any breakthroughs but don't detract from the game either. The cinematics actually look like the real game instead of looking cartoonish etc. The icons aren't that difficult to understand and menu options are easy to use. The only thing that really takes away from this game is the sound or lack of it. It has almost no sound besides the music but if you can live with that this game rocks.

Masterpiece...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

What can I say about this game... It is a 'blend,' mixing RPG elements (customizable, level-based characters) and stragety elements (forming and commanding units and legions in full-scale battles)with small adventure elements thrown in. Certaintly an out-of-the-ordinary mix, and it tends to show, as many people might have trouble mastering the basics at the beginning (of course, the learning curve isn't as sharp as the original game for the SNES). However, once this is done, the game becomes a treat in every way imaginable. A long, involved plotline, meaningful characters, epic battles in which the challenge level is perfectly set, and especially in the multitude of units and classes available. The game can be 'basic' enough for anyone, but lets you design just the right units for the more 'advanced' gamer. As for the graphics, I find it somewhat refreshing to see non-polygonal characters, especially ones drawn and animated well. They, like much of the rest of the game, grow on you till you can't imagine life without them. Delivering in multiple genres and on many different gaming levels, Ogre Battle 64 promises to keep anyone occupied for a very long time.

Second of my top two favorites for N64

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is one which grows on you each time you sit down to play it. Though it has (inevitably) some flaws, I enjoyed it just a hair's breadth less than Zelda, Ocarina of Time, and just as much as any of the other N64 games that I have played. The first thing that I wish was better is the control of characters in battle. Though you are supposed to have a choice of whom to attack, it really only seems to work when your group and the enemy group are pretty well matched. Otherwise, the computer takes over and makes the decisions. Also, when you choose who to attack, and it actually does work, the enemy does pretty much the same thing, as though you have made the choice for both units. The next down point is that it is really easy to forget to save in the heat of the game, so get used to doing so every time you have secured a battle zone. Otherwise, if you don't, you will have to replay at least one entire mission should you be conquered. This happened to me twice, and believe me, you don't want to do this. I wish it were easier to know exactly what each item is when you find them, and for which characters they belong, though this is part of the fun of the game. Many items can be used for various characters, and they have different effects when equipped to different characters. Love most of the music, the color, the story line. Some scenes with inconsequential characters are pretty redundant let alone unuseable as far as your advancement in the game, but some of the encounters are very important, so pay attention!!! Play this game for a truly fascinating experience.

PS: As much as I loved Zelda, The Ocarina of Time, I just HATED Majora's Mask. Couldn't believe how many time you have to go back and replay the same things over, and over, and over, and over, and over. You get my drift?!?! What a disappointment after the incredible Ocarina of Time.

Incredible

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

In an age where graphics flare and gameplay suffers, this is a true gem. Graphics are definately below today's standards....but i like that. I like an emphasis on Story and Gameplay, and if you like customization, then this is the game for you. With a set up quite similar to the original ogre battle, and a story continuing the Holy Lodis Empire's reign, this game shines.

Ogre Battle 64 - One of the best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

One Word: Excellent.

I've heard a lot of complaints about this game on Amazon.com, and I disagree with most of them. The complaints on graphics, and the length of the game is based entirely on your likings, but I will post my opinion also.

The graphics are not the best, as the PS2, Gamecube, and X-Box all have great graphics. Ogre Battle is not on this system, therefore should not be compared with it, but.. Hey. It's hard not to. The characters should have mouths though, that's all I'm saying..

As for the length of the game. I enjoyed how long it was. The story kept me anticipating what was coming next. Making another great aspect of the game.

The only con for me is it's rarity. I cannot find it anywhere. I have been searching for over three months, and I have only found it on EBay, and Half.com. I'd like for my local video store to sell it to me, but they are being.. Well, yeah, You get the picture.

That's all for my two cents. I know not all of you will agree with my rating, and the such, but.. That's my opinion.

Game of the year(should have been)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game, when I had the pleasure to play it, was one of the greatest RPG's ever. I am what you may call an RPG freak... but I'm not all weird as you presume. Anywho, with its immersive story line and sub plots, multiple endings, and excellent cast of characters, I have found that this is a game worth the price you will pay to buy it. As I do recall, Magnus is one of the greatest RPG main characters to live. Long Live Magnus. Well, take my advice and do yourself a huge favor and give this game the chance it deserved.(And never got, due to the reputation of RPG's on the Nintendo 64)

Great! A Must Buy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: January 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is a must have for any RPG fan or N64 owner. The story is complex and of epic proportions. To say that story is deep is like saying that Mount Everest is tall: a great understatement. The graphics in Ogre Battle 64 are beautiful. The spells and attacks are great. Although every mission typically has the same objectives, they do not get tedious. Gameplay here is great. The only flaws are in the music, which can be somewhat repetitive, and the menus, which can get complex at times. The learning curve for this game is somewhat larger than other games, but you'll find it to be a breeze once you get the hang of it.

Ogre Battle 64 is a great game, and it proves that a game does not need FMV to be a great RPG. I recommend it to anyone reading this review. You are definately missing out if you don't buy this.

Excellent! You must buy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I enjoyed this game for many reasons. Some of them are the greaphics are great, multiple endings, Role playing, you can customize your army, many hidden items, great storyline, and you can make beasts or dragons better!

I played this game without going through the training and it was difficult because I didn't know how to do alot of things. Once I got the hang of it I loved the game. There are some downsides though. One was I got really far in the game and was so excited to go into the next levels I forgot to go to the menu and save. I accidentilly got my main character killed and had to start all the way back to when I last saved. Another is I sometimes need alot of money to purchace items from a store but I don't have much money.

All in all this was a great game. It is my favorite N64 game now. If you're not sure if you want to buy this game then go rent it from a video store to see what you think. I thought the game was great.

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