Blackout Hospital

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Blackout Hospital is a single player role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by arcadekitten and was released on February 17, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

story27 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features an amazing story with relatable characters, particularly Vasilis, and engaging gameplay that keeps players invested.
The art style and character designs are visually appealing, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a good balance of challenge in combat and puzzles, making it enjoyable without excessive grinding.

The combat system is basic and can become tedious, with some players finding it uninteresting and lacking depth.
Certain characters and dialogue can be annoying or unlikable, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
There are issues with clarity in puzzles and objectives, leading to confusion and the need for external guides.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, relatable characters, and immersive world-building, with many players finding it both entertaining and emotionally resonant. While some reviews note that certain plot elements feel rushed or confusing, the overall consensus is that the story is compelling and well-integrated with the game's visuals and gameplay. Players appreciate the character development and the unique twists, making it a memorable experience that encourages recommendations to others.
- “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 definitive 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
36%
43%
21%
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.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as "banger" and "amazing," contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. While some found the audio to be merely adequate, the general consensus is that the music, along with the character designs and art, elevates the game's appeal.
- “The characters and their designs are really fun and the music is great!”
- “Along with that, the music and art are so freaking awesome!”
- “Omori got away with this because character dynamics play into the combat and the art direction, sound design, and music are all on point.”
- “The music and audio was fine.”
- “And then you set it to 200 stab wounds music video caw caw”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players praising its fun mechanics and balance, while others find it occasionally boring and frustrating. The focus on story and puzzles over combat is appreciated by many, though some criticize the dialogue and character interactions. Overall, the game is recommended for its engaging narrative and character designs, despite some gameplay shortcomings.
- “Gen one of the peakest games I've ever played, the story is amazing, many of the characters are relatable in some way (especially Vasilis), gameplay is so fun and I'll never not recommend this game to friends whenever I talk about other games made by ArcadeKitten.”
- “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.”
- “The dialogue is so annoying sometimes, and the gameplay can be really boring, making me want to rip my hair out.”
- “I hate every character I've met so far, and there's nothing interesting about the combat, dialogue, or gameplay.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
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 the emotional depth of the characters, highlighting the art style as a standout feature. Overall, the character designs are considered delightful and visually appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “Wonderful art and character design, lots of mystery, and fun to play.”
- “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.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling disconnected from the story and its characters.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed feelings about grinding, with some finding it excessive and tedious, particularly when it consumes a significant portion of playtime and leads to repetitive gameplay. While grinding can be necessary for boss battles, many feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than a rewarding challenge.
- “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 extensive grinding.”
- “Every single boss battle I've had to try at least 5 times, even with grinding and upgraded equipment.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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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 was almost brought to tears.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 and tension.
- “I think the overall story is really compelling, with a good mix of funny, scary, and unexpected moments. The character design is 10/10.”
- “Tldr: A good long game with lots of puzzles, funny and scary elements. Make sure to save!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported occasional screen freezes during gameplay, particularly in specific scenarios such as after defeating a boss or while interacting with the phone in certain locations.
- “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 and stuttering, especially during intense gameplay moments.”

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Blackout Hospital is a role playing game with horror and mystery themes.

Blackout Hospital is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Blackout Hospital.

Blackout Hospital was released on February 17, 2023.

Blackout Hospital was developed by arcadekitten.

Blackout Hospital has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Blackout Hospital is a single player game.

Similar games include LiEat, Lily's Well, At Home Alone Final, Eternal Senia, Super Lesbian Animal RPG and others.

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