[4] Info gave the Commodore 64 version three-plus stars out of five, stating that "the real fun is you against the computer" despite the "limited" graphics and sound.

The magazine approved of the user interface, and recommended the "very nice" game to those new to battle simulations.

[5] M. Evan Brooks reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "even though Ogre is a faithful adaptation of its parent boardgame, has adequate graphics, and can be fun, it isn't the bargain [...] that the boardgame was".

[9] Robinson commented that "This is a great game, well worth buying and playing extensively.

The computer Ogre is great competition and there are options to play against a human opponent.