graphics, music, combination of genres, hidden items, and the feature which defines the player character based on answers to the questions at the beginning, remarking that this creates "a different adventure each time". GamePros Scary Larry gave it a mixed review, commenting that the game is "unique", but that the gameplay consists largely of tedious war simulation management, offering no direct control over the combat. He also criticized the overly small battle view. A reviewer for Next Generation commented that the graphics are simplistic and unimpressive but clear and easy to follow, the music is excellent, the interface is accessible, "and above all, the game play poses a serious strategic challenge". Johnny Ballgame of GamePro gave the PlayStation version a positive review, commenting that "the gameplay and story line are identical" to the Super NES version but the audio has been remastered with "a movie-like musical score". He concluded that, with "13 endings, engrossing gameplay, and a wizard's bag full of secrets, Ogre Battle is a must-buy for RPG fans, whether or not you played the 16-bit version". Electronic Gaming Monthly commented that the PlayStation version is a "demanding strategy game loaded with secrets". Ogre Battle was rated the 180th best game made on a Nintendo System in Nintendo Power's Top 200 Games list. In 2018, Complex named Ogre Battle number 34 on their "The Best Super Nintendo Games of All Time." IGN ranked the game 41st in its Top 100 SNES Games. Notes References External links Ogre Battle Shrine at RPGClassics All 13 endings at VGMuseum 1993 video games Artdink games Atlus games Enix games Ogre Battle PlayStation (console) games Quest Corporation games Real-time strategy video games Real-time tactics video games Sega Saturn games Square Enix games Super Nintendo Entertainment System games Tactical role-playing video games Video games developed in Japan Video games featuring protagonists of selectable gender Video games scored by Hayato Matsuo Video games scored by Hitoshi Sakimoto Video games scored by Masaharu Iwata Video games with alternate endings Video games with isometric graphics Virtual Console games for Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console games for Wii Virtual Console games for Wii U Single-player video games Riverhillsoft games