Omar Sharif on Bridge

Omar Sharif on Bridge is a game in which contract bridge is played with advice from actor Omar Sharif.[1] Players access the menu options using a hotkey combination.[2] The game focuses on both teaching and playing bridge.[3] The digitized voice of Omar Sharif narrates the gameplay.[4] The computer will give hints to players who are not sure how to bid.[5]

Johnny L. Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Omar Sharif On Bridge is so easy to get into, challenging to play and well-designed in terms of interface that it is likely to become a permanent resident on our hard disks."[1]

Tony Dillon for CU Amiga called it "an excellent package for the beginner" but warned that users would "grow out of it quickly" and rated it 74%.[2]

Christina Erskine for PC Review rated the game 6 stars out of 10 and praised the game's "attractive presentation" and its options, saying it scored well as a package for beginners.[3]

Richard C. Leinecker for Compute! recommended the game to serious bridge players having trouble finding opponents to play with or needing practice, stating "You'll face a reasonably good opponent, and you can get advice and learn more about the game."[4]

John Sweeney for Page 6 called the game "a pretty good buy" for the average bridge player.[5]

• Amiga Format - Sep, 1992[6]
• Computer Gaming World - Mar, 1993
• Amiga Joker[7]