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Blackout Hospital

96%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, stability
96% User Score Based on 113 reviews

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"Blackout Hospital" is a narrative-driven RPG where you play as Vasilis, a janitor at Altobuck Hospital, trying to escape during a power outage with bizarre happenings and mysterious enemies. The game features 3 different endings and takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Content warnings include flashing lights, loud noises, strong language, medical malpractice, violence, blood, death, mentions of child death, and mild gore.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews
story26 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story with well-developed characters and engaging writing, making it a memorable experience.
  • The art style and character designs are visually appealing, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
  • As a free RPG Maker game, it offers a surprising amount of content and replayability, with multiple endings and enjoyable puzzles.
  • The combat system is basic and can become tedious, with some players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience.
  • Certain gameplay elements, such as puzzles and item interactions, can be confusing or vague, leading to frustration.
  • Some characters are perceived as unlikable or underdeveloped, which may affect player immersion and enjoyment.
  • story
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and immersive world-building, with many players finding it both entertaining and memorable. While some reviews note that certain plot elements feel rushed or confusing, the overall sentiment is that the story is compelling and enhances the gameplay experience, making it a significant draw for players. Additionally, the art style and character designs complement the narrative, contributing to a charming and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “An incredible follow-up to an incredible game, with an incredible story, all as part of an incredible world-building experience.”
    • “The story is so unique and the world that's been created feels so familiar yet so unknown, and everything has a lot of visual charm to it.”
    • “The atmosphere, the story, and the wonderfully diverse characters really pull you in!”
    • “Definitely wish it would've been fleshed out longer; the story felt rushed a bit, and there are definite areas where one can see it could've been expanded more.”
    • “Story elements do conflict at times, and some things are just left unknown.”
    • “Again, looking at their previous games, this is probably because the backstory is explained in those, but I don't think it's good practice to make a game that requires players to go through your back catalog to understand, especially if you don't mention that at any point either in the game or on the store page.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant art style and character designs, which many players find aesthetically pleasing and engaging. However, some users noted minor issues, such as the visibility of item graphics on the floor, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm and storytelling.

    • “The characters were well designed, great bios for each one, and the art style was on point.”
    • “Graphics are very pretty on the eyeballs, all the character designs are fun & delightful.”
    • “The little graphic for items on the floor is barely noticeable, and I get lost trying to find the one that appeared in front of me.”
    • “Walking around the game isn't so bad, the soundscape is fine, but for the most part, the art style is just somewhat ugly.”
    • “The artwork is aesthetically pleasing and provides a sense of visual rejuvenation.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its unique and beautiful designs, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the compelling story and interesting writing, which enhance the overall experience, while the art style is consistently described as visually appealing and delightful. Overall, the character designs play a significant role in making the game enjoyable and memorable.

    • “One of my favorite parts was the unique and beautiful character designs; I couldn't help but admire them.”
    • “I think the overall story is really compelling, and there are a good few funny, scary, and unexpected moments, and the character design is 10/10.”
    • “Cute character design and art, interesting writing, and multiple endings.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Despite the beautiful art style, the characters themselves are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as a "banger" that complements the engaging story and character designs, making it a standout feature despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the audio design is considered well-executed and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The game is amazing and fun, not only that, it has a nice story and a banger soundtrack. The soundtrack, character designs, and basic combat system really brought me back in. It's a great game with an amazing story, and I really want more people to play this since it seems like almost no one even knows the game exists.”
    • “Omori got away with this because character dynamics play into the combat and the art direction. Sound design and music are all on point, and there are different builds you can do; you have options.”
    • “The music is also great!”
    • “The music and audio was fine.”
    • “And then you set it to 200 stab wounds music video caw caw”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a significant time investment, with players spending a considerable portion of their playtime on it, often leading to boredom. While some players appreciate the RPG elements, many find the necessity of grinding for boss battles frustrating, as it can require multiple attempts even after upgrading equipment. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to some but tedious for others.

    • “7 hours of playtime and 3.5 of it spent grinding for the final boss.”
    • “The combat system becomes a bit boring and very obvious after grinding.”
    • “Every single boss battle I've had to try at least 5 times, even with grinding and upgraded equipment.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it uninteresting and lacking in combat depth, while others praise it for its engaging story and puzzle elements. Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable, with strong character designs and visuals enhancing the experience for many.

    • “Great story with fun gameplay not heavily focused on combat and more about the story and puzzles, great game I definitely recommend you play it.”
    • “Gahhh I loved playing this game so much, love the character designs, the story, the gameplay in general, it's all amazing.”
    • “I love its characters and visuals, and I really enjoyed its story and gameplay.”
    • “I hate every character I've met so far, and there's nothing interesting about the combat, dialogue, or gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive storytelling and diverse character design, which effectively engage players. Additionally, the creative puzzles contribute to a captivating overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere, the story, and the wonderfully diverse characters really pull you in!”
    • “The atmosphere is really great with some creative puzzles.”
    • “The character design and atmosphere are really good too!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game delivers powerful emotional moments that can be deeply affecting, with some experiencing intense sadness that nearly brought them to tears. The impactful storytelling prompts players to pause and reflect on the emotional weight of certain scenes.

    • “There were several times during the game where I had to take a moment and step back because the emotional moments hit really, really hard.”
    • “There was a moment that made me feel so sad I almost was brought to tears.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a compelling story with a blend of humor and suspense, offering several funny and unexpected moments throughout. Players appreciate the character design and the overall engaging experience, highlighting the balance of humor with other elements like puzzles and scares.

    • “I think the overall story is really compelling, with a good mix of funny, scary, and unexpected moments. The character design is 10/10.”
    • “TL;DR: A good long game with lots of puzzles, funny and scary elements. Make sure to save!”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported issues with stability, noting instances of screen freezes occurring during gameplay, particularly after significant events like defeating a boss or while interacting with the device.

    • “The screen freezes at times; it froze once when I touched the phone in the basement, and again right after I beat the boss in the basement.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress without losing my saved data.”
    • “I experienced multiple instances of lag, especially during intense gameplay moments, which severely affected my overall experience.”

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2h Median play time
4h Average play time
2-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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