Ogre

A recurring name for distinct video game entities, including a monster in Gemfire and an opponent in Robo Pit 2.

Strategy

Tactics

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1992–2006

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In the strategy game Gemfire (1992), the Ogre is a powerful fantasy unit recruited to fight in battles. The name also represents a selectable robot opponent in the arena combat game Robo Pit 2 (2003), and appears as a character name within Boogerman (1995) and Lucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge (2006).

In Koei's tactical fantasy simulation Gemfire, these creatures function as hireable mercenary units. Utilizing high defense and devastating close-range melee attacks, they serve as formidable defensive walls during castle sieges, though their limited mobility requires strategic positioning alongside faster units.

Within the gross-out platformer Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure, the character appears as a distinct enemy type inhabiting the game's flatulent, swampy environments, challenging the protagonist with localized hazard mechanics. For the customizable mech battles of Robo Pit 2, the name designates a specific rival combatant equipped with unique armor plating and weapon configurations that players must analyze to counter effectively in the ranking ladder.

In Lucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge, the moniker shifts away from combat entirely, representing a registered competition horse. Players interact with this specific mount through grooming, training regimens, and three-day eventing disciplines, where its individual statistics influence performance in dressage and show jumping phases. Across these diverse titles, the name bridges the gap between traditional fantasy tropes, robotic sci-fi designs, and realistic sports simulation.