In the August 1982 edition of "Dragon" (Issue 64), Tony Watson reviewed the first reissue by Steve Jackson Games, and called "Ogre" "a legend in the ranks of SF gamedom, and deservedly so... as well as being a lot of fun to play, it's an interesting extrapolation on high-tech armoured warfare". Watson noted that the rules had remained essentially the same in the new edition, the most significant changes being to the physical design—with larger (still black and white) counters, and full colour maps by Denis Loubet. Watson also welcomed the retention of the original artwork alongside new pieces — "no one draws a GEV or Ogre like Mr. Chung". He concluded with a strong recommendation, saying it "would make a fine addition to any gamer's collection."