Hospital Manager
- March 25, 2015
- CCCP
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a light-hearted challenge, making it suitable for casual gamers.
- It features cute graphics and quirky humor, reminiscent of older hospital management games.
- The gameplay is straightforward and easy to understand, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
- The game lacks depth and complexity compared to its predecessor, Theme Hospital, with limited customization options.
- Frequent glitches and crashes hinder the overall experience, making it frustrating to play at times.
- The missions are short and feel rushed, with no sandbox mode or extensive content to explore after completing the levels.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with missions feeling random and disconnected. Players note that while there is a brief introduction to each mission, the overall narrative is underdeveloped, leading to a sense of disappointment as missions end abruptly without significant progression. Additionally, the rigid structure of missions and limited customization options detract from the potential for a more engaging and creative gameplay experience.
“Has nice graphics, fun story and is easy to play.”
“The first actual mission that you will get a 1-3 star rating out of is mission 5 'cursed hospital'.”
“The only mission that gave me significant issue 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. This said, there are only missions, and there is no sandbox mode, so not much of a tycoon-ish game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as cute and humorous, with a basic yet appealing style that complements the gameplay. While some users appreciate the visuals for their charm and fun story, others note performance issues that can hinder gameplay, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for a budget title, though they may not meet the standards of high-end games.
“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.”
“Decent graphics.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and hindered by frequent, intrusive popups that obstruct the view, especially when zoomed in. While some users appreciate the graphics and find it fun for a short duration, many feel it lacks depth and creativity, resembling a mobile port that doesn't justify its price. Overall, the experience is seen as limited and repetitive, with a gameplay duration of around four hours.
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report a buggy experience upon downloading, others find it mostly bug-free with only minor issues that are easy to avoid.
“It is mostly bug-free, and any obvious bugs it has are fairly easy to avoid.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the experience.”
“It appeared to be a cool concept, but when I attempted to play it, the game ran very buggy after downloading.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as lacking depth compared to its predecessor, Theme Hospital, with many users feeling that it misses the mark by omitting key comedic elements like music and amusing announcements. While the graphics are cute and some diseases retain a humorous touch, overall, the humor does not sufficiently elevate the experience.
“Graphics are cute and it has a charming sense of humor.”
“The diseases are funny, reminiscent of the original, which adds a lighthearted touch.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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 soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel dull and uninspired.
“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 poor-quality soundtrack 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.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has removed microtransactions that were present in the mobile version, resulting in a more straightforward experience, though it retains much of the same content without significant enhancements for PC.
“No microtransactions (like there are in the mobile game).”
“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).”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, immersing them deeply in its narrative and themes. The emotional impact is a significant highlight, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The game evoked a deep sense of nostalgia and longing.”
“I was genuinely moved by the characters' struggles and triumphs.”
“The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
