Freak Othello for Windows

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Download.com staffSeptember 2, 2015

This simple Othello game lacks polish, but it is challenging and completely free. One caveat: during installation, be sure to opt out if you don't want a toolbar from the developer installed on your machine. Freak Othello is played just like the classic board game from which it takes its name. In terms of graphics, the application isn't likely to thrill even casual gamers, and its complete lack of sound effects seems like an oversight. Available features include the ability to play with either color pieces, take back faulty moves, and compete against four AI opponents. In our tests, we easily vanquished the first computer opponent, but playing on the Grand Master setting was extremely tough. Freak Othello won't knock anyone out in terms of appearance, but since it costs nothing, fans of the game should certainly give it a whirl.

Freak Othello for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 19, 2005

Latest update: September 2, 2015

Version: 5.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 76,470

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.4/5

9 User Votes

Good game..
balish57December 11, 2010
Pros
Good multi-level game. Undo and redo features.
Cons
non yet...
Summary
Worth a try. Easy download and install. Fun,Fast game!!
super hard but WHAT A GAME!
antibyteJuly 11, 2010
Pros
Simple board, great AI -- with a creative game! Super challenging! The most stable Othello game available so far here on cnet.
Cons
too hard but forces you to play a better game and keeps it challenging!
Summary
Tough game. Stable program! Challenging fun!
Amazing game!!!
jpaluskaDecember 11, 2009
Pros
really hard computer, many levels
Cons
no help file
Summary
if you want a good reversi game, then get this
Very basic game - no special features
sfrancisxMay 27, 2008
Pros
Very good AI - better than any human.
Cons
Doesn't do anything else - no network play, very plain graphics. You can't even save a game.
Summary
Hard-hittin' othello
yarSeptember 27, 2007
Pros
No nonsense othello. It's a small and well-written program with acceptable graphics and challenging AI. The author has tweaked it a lot and it's probably the best othello program out there. It's a good board game!
Cons
The AI levels vary quite widely. The easiest computer opponent is pretty easy to beat, but just a level or two harder is a very tough challenge. I wish there were less steep of a learning curve against the computer. Boo also to the Yahoo toolbar, for which you have to opt-out. (I don't know if the version on CNet has the toolbar or not, as I downloaded it a long time ago.)
Summary
Extremely Advanced
mcfuddlenutsJanuary 16, 2006
Pros
Smooth gameplay, plenty of difficulty levels, abiltiy to scroll through each move to see how game progressed and what went wrong/right, hint system.
Cons
Even the lower difficulty levels are extremely difficult for an amatuer. Using the hint system for the entire game has never resulted in a win for me. In a five game test, the computer won byat least 22 tiles every time, with a best score of 55-9.
Summary
simple
oxo_sgJuly 24, 2005
Pros
No installation required, fast game play, no bugs found, shows possible moves, simple interface.
Cons
Relatively too easy, even the Grand Master mode provided little hindrance. But for a beginner or novice, this would be a good start. Experts would find this abit too easy.
Summary
Small, Fast, Too Good
StorytellerApril 20, 2005
Pros
Small download; plays fast; shows moves; no adware/spyware
Cons
Frustrating. Even the lowest level is very good (too good). If you want to learn and get really good, get this; but if you want to win once in a while (say, once every 10 games or more), try another game.
Summary
THIS GAME WILL MAKE YOU A MASTER
stevenBLEEMarch 23, 2005
Pros
YOU CAN CHANGE COLORS,DIFFERENT LEVELS ,EVEN GRAND MASTER. NO AD OR SPY WARE. VERY SIMPLE INSTALL EVEN FOR A BEGINNER, JUST CLICK AND YOU ARE PLAYING.
Cons
NO FULL SCREEN BOARD,BUT STILL FUN ANYWAY.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Face strong AI in a freaky Othello game.

Freak is an Othello program with a strong AI and clean graphics. It features difficulty levels from amateur to grand master, plus some functions for analyzing positions. No messy installation is required.