Hospital Manager

48%
Game Brain Score Based on 164 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Hospital Manager" is a simulation game where players manage their own hospital, hiring doctors and staff, building departments, and handling finances. The game features crazy pathologies and unexpected events, with the goal of building a popular hospital center. Players can customize their hospital, purchase high-tech equipment, and complete diverse missions in a 3D cartoon style universe.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

48%
Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and provides a simple, engaging challenge for players looking for a casual experience.
  • It runs smoothly on various platforms, including Linux, and has decent graphics and quirky humor.
  • The game is easy to pick up, making it suitable for newcomers to the genre, and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older hospital management games.
  • The game lacks depth and complexity compared to its predecessor, Theme Hospital, with limited customization and predefined room layouts.
  • Frequent glitches and crashes hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players, especially during critical moments.
  • The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, with short levels that do not allow for meaningful progression or strategy.
  • story42 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with missions feeling random and disconnected. Players noted that while there is a brief narrative introduction to each mission, it does not develop significantly, leading to a disappointing conclusion. Overall, the missions are described as short and restrictive, limiting player creativity and engagement with the storyline.

    • “Has nice graphics, a fun story, and is easy to play.”
    • “Hospital manager is easy to get into as the first four missions are tutorial and explain all the basics you need to get going.”
    • “The only mission that gave me significant issues attaining a 3-star rating was mission 11 'fairy tale'.”
    • “There wasn't much of a storyline; it seemed random.”
    • “There was a little at the beginning of each mission, but when I got to the end of the game, it just ended.”
    • “It's barebones, and you cannot add any other rooms than what you have during a mission. There are only missions, and there is no sandbox mode, so it's not much of a tycoon game.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and humorous, with a basic style that fits its gameplay focus on challenges rather than complex building mechanics. While many players appreciate the visuals for their charm and the game's affordability, some have experienced performance issues that affect gameplay, particularly in terms of frame rate. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for a low-cost game, though they may not meet the expectations of players accustomed to high-end titles.

    • “Graphics are cute and it has a cute sense of humor.”
    • “Has nice graphics, fun story and is easy to play.”
    • “Very good gameplay and graphics for a £4 game.”
    • “Basic pre-defined buildings, basic graphics, basic animations, you get the idea.”
    • “I can play high-end graphic games all day without issue, yet with this little 'app' my FPS decreases to the point that trying to accurately hit those bubbles can be quite frustrating.”
    • “The graphics are cute, but they lack depth and detail.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and heavily reliant on frequent popups that obstruct the screen, particularly when zoomed in. Many reviewers note that it feels like a mobile port with limited management options and creativity, resulting in a short playtime of around four hours. While some appreciate the graphics and find it fun for a low price, overall, the gameplay experience is deemed lacking and not worth the investment.

    • “Very good gameplay and graphics for a £4 game.”
    • “Reasons: two stars for being a fun game, but the gameplay will only last about 4 hours if not less.”
    • “During gameplay, you get frequent (and I mean frequent) popups with tips or pointers, but they take up a rather large portion of the screen and hinder gameplay when you are zoomed in.”
    • “It is a mobile port with shallow gameplay, almost no management whatsoever, and severely limiting player creativity, with a nonsensical store page to boot.”
    • “It's basically a mobile game adapted to PC - definitely not worth the $3, which sounds a bit harsh, but... there's just no gameplay.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing significant bugs and performance issues upon downloading, while others report it as mostly bug-free with only minor, easily avoidable glitches. Overall, opinions vary, but there are positive notes about its simplicity and lack of major problems.

    • “It is mostly bug-free, and any obvious bugs it has are fairly easy to avoid.”
    • “It appeared to be a cool concept, but when I attempted to play it, the game ran very buggy after downloading.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as cute but lacking depth, with some funny diseases reminiscent of the original Theme Hospital. However, many reviewers feel it falls short by omitting the engaging music, comedic announcements, and entertaining videos that contributed to the charm of its predecessor. Overall, while there are moments of humor, they are not sufficient to elevate the experience.

    • “Graphics are cute and it has a cute sense of humor.”
    • “So it never fits in the shoes of Theme Hospital - but at least the diseases are funny like in the original.”
    • “The humor in the game is reminiscent of classic titles, bringing a light-hearted touch to the gameplay.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking the charm and variety found in similar titles like Theme Hospital. Reviewers feel that the absence of engaging audio elements detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel dull despite some redeeming qualities.

    • “It's like someone just took Theme Hospital, stripped away the music, comic announcements from reception, funny videos, and amusing ailments, and with what was left slapped together a crap-o-rama to stick on here.”
    • “The music is repetitive, the levels are fairly boring.”
    • “They could have made the music and the advice a little less repetitive.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The game has successfully removed microtransactions, distinguishing it from its mobile counterpart, but this change has not significantly altered the overall experience, which remains largely the same as the mobile version.

    • “The game is identical to the mobile version, aside from the removal of the microtransactions.”
    • “There are no microtransactions, unlike in the mobile game.”
    • “While microtransactions were removed, not much else was done to enhance the PC experience.”
    • “Aside from the removal of the microtransactions, the game is identical to the mobile version.”
    • “While microtransactions were taken out, not much else was done to make it more of a PC game (but then, most mobile ports don't make that sort of effort anyway).”
    • “No microtransactions (like there are in the mobile game).”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players consistently express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply with their feelings and experiences.

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