| Year | Dec 3, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Platform | DOS, Mac |
| Released in | United States |
| Genre | Educational, Strategy |
| Theme | Westward Expansion, Survival, Pioneering, Resource Management, American Frontier, Exploration, 19th Century History, Adventure |
| Publisher | Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC) |
| Developer | Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, Paul Dillenberger |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
Game Description
The Oregon Trail was originally developed in the 1970s and across 19th-century America, the game challenges players to begin on a perilous journey. It was later released on several platforms. History, survival skills and resource management are taught by this iconic game. It is a legendary educational adventure game. Hurdles like disease, starvation, river crossings and unpredictable weather are faced by the players as the players can assume the role of a wagon leader, guiding a group of settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon.
Its decision-making system is one of the key aspects of the Oregon Trail and random events like dysentery, broken wagon wheels and dangerous environments are faced by the players along with managing food, supplies and travel pace. The game is a favorite among students and retro gaming enthusiasts alike as the game is a combination of strategy, adventure and historical education. The imagination of gamers worldwide is captured by the Oregon Trail, with its engaging text-based gameplay and pixel-art remakes. While staying true to the original’s nostalgic charm, new versions and remasters have introduced modern graphics.
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