''Reversal'' is a

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published by Hayden Software for the

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in 1981. Versions for the Atari 8-bit computers and Commodore 64 followed in 1983.

Gameplay

''Reversal'' is a computer version of the board game Reversi, Othello.

Reception

Bob Boyd reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "Othello is a classic strategy game. This is an accurate adaptation for the computer with various features to enhance the game. ''Reversal'' plays quickly and easily, the graphics are good, and the computer can be hard to beat. It is excellent and I recommend it." ''

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's Essential Guide to Atari Computers'' recommended the game as a good example of computerized Othello.

Reviews

in
'' Interface Age''
Review
in ''

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''
1984 Software Encyclopedia
from ''

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''
Review
in ''The Addison Wesley Book Of Atari Software 1984''
Review
in ''Peelings II''

References

{{Reflist 1981 video games Apple II games Atari 8-bit computer games Commodore 64 games Hayden Software games Video games based on board games Video games developed in the United States