Customer Reviews

The Oregon Trail (Jewel Case)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This was my favorite game in elementary school! I have the Version 2 which is a whole lot better! I recommend the version, similar game, alot more functions. Oregon Trail will ALWAYS be my favorite!

It works great! Here's a helpful hint: pick the right season. I never did and I feel I payed a price for it. Also, learn a foreign language! It could help you out at Soda Rock.

Never got to play the game. After installing it on my Windows 95 machine, it kept giving me a message it needs to be run in DOS, and when it goes to DOS it says it needs a mouse and re-starts windows. MOST Windows 95 machines come with a DOS version 4 so be careful! If you have DOS 5.0 or higher, you may have better luck. It's a shame! I loved this game in Middle School!

Everyone talks about how bad it was, WELL I will tell you it is better than most current games TODAY!!! As far as errors, it works PERFECTLY for me! The game is fun, and does not need much knowledge to play! Super graphics during the time the game was made ( 1980's -90's). It was released on cd-rom about 1994.

All I have to say is: WONDERFUL, maybe not the sims, but just as GOOD!!!

I have an Intel iMac with Mac OSX, and I use a free emulator called Basilisk II (look it up) to run OS7 and play old games. These emulators are difficult to get working in the beginning, but once set up you can easily use programs designed for older operating systems. I bought the Oregon Trail for my fiancee, and because she loves it so much I am giving it 5 stars. This was one of her favorite games as a kid. I personally had never played the game before we bought it. Here are my thoughts about the game:

PROS: Educational and fun. Never play the same game twice. Get animation and good graphics that you can't get with pirated versions. Built in high score list lets you compete with friends and family. Uniquely nonviolent gameplay. Nearly glitch-free, even when played on an emulator.

CONS: Game is much too short - you beat it in 20 or 30 minutes and have to play again.

This item was in very good shape. It also arrived in a shorter time than I expected. Very pleased with purchase.

I had the same problem that [others have had]. I have not tried any of the newer versions but I am assuming with those, the restarting problem would be fixed.