Computer Gaming World in April 1994 said that the PC version of Oscar was "another very average platformy, arcadey, bounce-'em-around" with "confusing" graphics. The magazine predicted that it "will only appeal to total platform addicts who will likely find something better to waggle their joysticks at anyway".[5]
A series of sequels were later released on DSiWare. In September 2009, the first sequel was released, Oscar in Toyland, and is themed around toys. The second sequel was released in February 2010, called Oscar in Movieland, and is themed around various movie genres. The third sequel was released in February 2011., Oscar in Toyland 2, and is a sequel to Oscar in Toyland. About 5 months later, on July 28, the fourth and final sequel was released, Oscar's World Tour, and the theme is going around the world.