Reversi Champion: Game Guide, Developer and Facts

Reversi Champion is a video game adaptation of the Othello board game. Playable in single-player or two-player modes, it was developed and published by Loriciels and released in 1984 for the Oric 1, Oric Atmos, and Sega SC-3000 computers. An Amstrad CPC version followed in February 1986. While the Oric and SC-3000 versions offer relatively basic gameplay, the Amstrad CPC edition stands out for its extensive options and refined controls for placing pieces. All versions are notable for their range of difficulty levels. Vincent Baillet, the original developer, created the game while still a high school student. He programmed early versions for programmable calculators and the ZX81, which competed in international Othello programming tournaments. Baillet later adapted the game for the Oric 1 at Loriciels' request, with the SC-3000 version released concurrently in 1984. A planned Rainbow 100 version was ultimately canceled. In 1986, Jacques Métois developed a distinct Amstrad CPC adaptation. Contemporary reviews praised the game's accessibility and polish, though some criticized the Amstrad CPC version's algorithm as suitable only for beginners. Other critiques noted a lack of originality, but overall, Reversi Champion received positive feedback.

Quick facts about Reversi Champion

• Title: Reversi Champion
• Released: 1984
• Type: Video game
• Wikidata ID: Q56147096

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