A Doctor's Term

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A Doctor's Term is a single player simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Council of Pure Sanity and was released on July 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Step into the shoes of Dr Vincent Batten, who takes on his new role at the Ministry of Health of the Fourth Republic. Known as a care center for mentally unstable patients, you will find yourself curious, yet intimidated behind the walls of this facility. In times when the republic is characterized by unrest and riots, it is all the more honourable to tackle such a task. Your family must be prou…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

A Doctor's Term features stunning world design and atmospheric visuals, reminiscent of classic dystopian films, which effectively convey the game's themes.
The game offers an intriguing narrative experience with multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
Despite its brevity, the game provides a compelling atmosphere and thought-provoking political undertones that resonate with real-world issues.

The narrative is hindered by clunky writing and poor voice acting, making it difficult to fully engage with the story.
A significant portion of the gameplay is consumed by an unnecessary tutorial, detracting from the overall experience and immersion.
The game is exceedingly short, with limited gameplay mechanics and underwhelming endings that leave players wanting more depth and substance.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a strong emphasis on environmental storytelling and a dystopian setting, though it often feels superficial and vague, leaving players to fill in narrative gaps themselves. While the atmospheric experience and visual elements are praised, the reliance on mundane interactions and a lengthy tutorial detracts from deeper engagement with the plot. Overall, it offers a short, replayable narrative that encourages reflection but may not satisfy those seeking a more profound storyline.
- “It's a masterpiece of environmental storytelling, and I enjoyed just lingering in the space.”
- “A short and sweet narrative game that is definitely worth playing through a few times, discovering more and more details about the world and paths through the story.”
- “Futuristic/dystopian visuals that reminded me of other underrated gems, and a story giving you a reason for deeper thoughts after finishing, nicely reflecting the authorities around us even in real life.”
- “A third of the game's playtime is devoted to a tutorial, which, given this is a walking simulator, is wholly unnecessary and serves only to detract from the rest of the setting and story.”
- “This, paired with the conventions of the genre and not expecting the game to only be half an hour long, makes it difficult to get invested in the story for anything more than the fact that this is a dystopia, and I'm supposed to be invested based on that and that alone.”
- “It’s a fine approach to storytelling but it’s not done particularly well here, and they lean heavily into 'so vague that maybe you will fill in the gaps with something interesting on your own.'”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by strong visuals and sound design, creating a captivating experience. While the gameplay is short and lacks complex puzzles, it effectively delivers a reflective and atmospheric narrative that encourages replayability to explore multiple endings. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for those seeking a brief yet impactful story.
- “It's a short playthrough, which is nice for checking out multiple endings. Overall, a very nice atmospheric experience!”
- “The visuals and sounds make for an incredibly atmospheric experience.”
- “Immersive atmosphere and a pretty cool story, even though it’s not very long; at least I could replay it and see the different outcomes.”
- “Not really something to jam to in your free time, but it is another effective means of building atmosphere here.”
- “Very strong atmosphere.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator, lacking in deep puzzles or complex mechanics, which may disappoint those seeking more interactive experiences. However, it compensates with strong world design and atmospheric storytelling, making it suitable for players looking for a reflective, bite-sized narrative.
- “If you are expecting deep puzzles or big gameplay systems, this probably isn’t for you, but if you want an atmospheric and self-reflecting bite-sized story, it’s absolutely worth it.”
- “Fantastic set pieces, combined with a somewhat underwhelming storyline, and very underwhelming game mechanics.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, this is a walking simulator through and through.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their high quality and atmospheric depth, creating a compelling futuristic and dystopian visual experience. Users appreciate the combination of visuals and sound, which enhances the overall immersion and prompts thoughtful reflection on societal themes.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's world intriguing and express a desire for additional playable days and deeper background information on the factions, suggesting that enhanced narrative elements could significantly boost replayability.
- “The world is very interesting, so I would like to see more days that are playable and more background information to understand the motivations of the two factions.”
- “Once you complete the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to replay the game. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that the choices I made didn't significantly alter the outcome, which diminished my desire to replay it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the immersive environment, effectively complementing the writing and contributing to a sense of a larger world that players are eager to explore. The soundtrack is noted as particularly well-executed.
- “The environment and the music leave an impression, and the writing immediately places you in a larger world that you will want to see more of.”
- “The soundtrack was really spot on!”